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Aderholt says low Census response rate will come with big consequences for Alabama

Alabama trails the nation in 2020 Census response and that matters, says Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in an email to his 4th Congressional District constituents. “In more ways than we could possibly name, Alabama is the best state in the nation,” Aderholt said. “However, when it comes to the 2020 Census, we are sitting in … Continued
September 21, 2020

Palmer, GOP colleagues unveil their plan for a better America

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, joined his Republican colleagues in a press conference this week to share their vision for a better future for America and to unveil a plan that they say centers on commitment to all American citizens and to policies that “restore, renew, and rebuild” the country. “I am proud to join my … Continued
September 17, 2020

Aderholt supports the Republican Commitment to America plan

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, released a statement this week in support of the Republican Commitment to America, a plan put forth by House Republicans if the voters will give them control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming elections. “The future of our country will be determined in the next few months,” Aderholt … Continued
September 16, 2020

Aderholt condemns Democrats for Postal Service “sham”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, called the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service “concocted” and a “sham.” At the urging of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, Democrats passed a post office package to pump more money into the USPS and block reforms being implemented by the postmaster general. “To call the past few weeks ‘eventful’ would … Continued
September 8, 2020

Aderholt: “Not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, said Friday that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to peaceably assemble but “not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.” “Across the country we have seen a great number of protests taking place over the course of the last few months,” Aderholt said. “While we hold near and … Continued
September 7, 2020

Aderholt says there is still a long way to go on rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said Friday that while great strides have been made in the last few years, there is still a long way to go on rural broadband. “Right now, in our country, there are 21.3 million rural Americans who live without reliable broadband,” Aderholt said in an email to constituents. “Here at home … Continued
August 24, 2020

An interview with Rick Neighbors, who is challenging Congressman Robert Aderholt

Last week, the Alabama Political Reporter sat down with Rick Neighbors, the Democratic nominee in Alabama’s 4th Congressional District, where he is challenging twelve-term incumbent Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. Neighbors said that he wants to bring a better quality of life for the people of Alabama’s 4th Congressional District. … Continued
August 17, 2020

Aderholt pushes for CARES fund flexibility to improve rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday released a statement after leading a bipartisan Congressional letter with Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, to House and Senate leadership urging them to take immediate and necessary actions regarding rural broadband funding from the CARES Act. “The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the unacceptable reality of rural broadband … Continued
August 10, 2020

2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore returns from trip to D.C.

Republican congressional nominee former State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, returned to Alabama on Saturday after five days in Washington, D.C. Moore’s campaign said that he had successful meetings with Republican leadership, members of the Alabama Congressional delegation, the House Freedom Caucus and the National Republican Congressional Committee. “I wanted to hit the ground running, so … Continued
August 4, 2020

Aderholt critical of Democrats’ NASA budget proposal

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, was critical of a Democratic-sponsored spending bill that level funds NASA at 2020 levels for Fiscal Year 2021. “One of my greatest duties in Congress is serving as a member on the House Committee on Appropriations and as Ranking Member on the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee,” Aderholt said in a … Continued
July 22, 2020