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The 116th Congress is sworn in

The members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected in November were sworn in Thursday. While Republicans controlled the House for the previous four Congresses, the Democrats are back in control for the 116th Congress. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) was sworn-in to her fifth term serving Alabama’s Second District in the U.S. House of … Continued
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January 4, 2019

McCarthy defeats Jordan for GOP Minority Leader

The U.S. House Republican Caucus voted Wednesday 159 to 43 to elect U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-California) as their new minority leader for the next Congress. House Republicans prepare for life as the minority party for the first time in eight years. McCarthy was the majority leader for the past four years. He easily defeated … Continued
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November 15, 2018

Alabama Republicans enjoy a big night with easy wins

It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did so in commanding fashion. The closest of the races was for Alabama Chief Justice, between Republican Tom Parker and Democrat Bob Vance, and it wasn’t that close. Parker won with 58 … Continued
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November 7, 2018

General Boykin lists President Trump’s accomplishments

Retired Lieutenant General William G. Boykin was in Gadsden speaking to the Etowah Republican Party. Boykin said that he opposed Donald J. Trump during the Republican primaries. Gen. Boykin was working for Senator Ted Cruz’s campaign; but now that Trump is the President he thinks that Trump was chosen by God to be President. “There … Continued
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November 5, 2018

Incumbents hold fundraising leads in Alabama congressional races

Alabama’s congressional incumbents continue to outraise and outspend their challengers. New Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports are in for the second quarter. Campaign finance reports for the second quarter which ended on September 30 were due on Monday, October 15. State government candidates have to report to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, which requires … Continued
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October 17, 2018

Brooks, Roby, Aderholt honored as “Guardians of Small Business” by the NFIB

Congress members Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) have been named as “Guardians of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (“NFIB”). “I appreciate the National Federation of Independent Business again honoring me as a ‘Guardian of Small Business’ for my 100% voting record on key issues important to … Continued
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October 2, 2018

Alabama delegation supports Port of Mobile navigation improvements

The entire Alabama congressional delegation has endorsed the modernization of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. This is one of the largest proposed economic development projects in the state. The Alabama lawmakers submitted their comments to the Mobile District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in the … Continued
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September 12, 2018

Alabama Republicans support Kavanaugh confirmation

Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Alabama Republicans remain supportive of Kavanaugh’s nomination. Alabama Republican Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement: “The Alabama Republican Party strongly supports Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court,” Lathan said. “A brilliant and fair mainstream … Continued
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September 5, 2018

Bringing broadband to rural Alabama

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia), state Senator Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), Assistant Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Anne Hazlett, and members of the north Alabama telecommunications industry in a panel discussion at Guntersville State Park. The panel … Continued
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August 31, 2018