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House Republicans block motion to increase direct payments to $2,000

Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it.

December 25, 2020

The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.

December 23, 2020

The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.

December 22, 2020

“With only a few days left in the 2020 legislative calendar, we have much work to do here in Congress," Roby said.

December 8, 2020

The decision to base the unit at Maxwell is a major development for Montgomery.

November 21, 2020

USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice.

November 16, 2020

Various Alabama priorities were included in the funding measures.

November 11, 2020

The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.

October 27, 2020

The plane crashed around 5 p.m. A house and two cars on the ground were hit in the crash.

October 26, 2020

The final Senate vote on her confirmation is expected to come Monday evening.

October 26, 2020