House Republicans block motion to increase direct payments to $2,000
Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it.
Richard Shelby
Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill
The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
Roby: Congress needs deal to keep the government funded by Friday
“With only a few days left in the 2020 legislative calendar, we have much work to do here in Congress," Roby said.
Shelby applauds Air Force decision to site MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters at Maxwell
The decision to base the unit at Maxwell is a major development for Montgomery.
Doug Jones under consideration as Biden’s attorney general
USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice.
Shelby unveils twelve fiscal year funding measures
Various Alabama priorities were included in the funding measures.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.
Two military pilots killed in plane crash in Foley
The plane crashed around 5 p.m. A house and two cars on the ground were hit in the crash.
Vote on Amy Coney Barrett confirmation could come as early as today
The final Senate vote on her confirmation is expected to come Monday evening.