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Sewell Says Federal Investigation in Ferguson Continues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On November 24, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) said that the federal investigation into the slaying of armed robbery suspect Michael Brown by Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson continues after the Missouri grand jury found no credible evidence that Officer Wilson committed any crime. Rep. Sewell … Continued
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December 2, 2014

Melton Launches Campaign with Fellowship and Food

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Darrio Melton, local elected officials, 150 supporters and 80 pounds of barbecue chicken came together at the Carneal Building in Selma to launch Melton’s 2014 campaign. The event was free and open to the public to come together for “good food, good music and wonderful people.” Melton criticized … Continued
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July 19, 2013

Melton To Host Campaign Kick-Off

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Representative Darrio Melton will host a campaign kick-off event to announce his intention to run for reelection for a second term in the State House. Melton was elected in 2010 to represent the 67th district, which covers all of Dallas County and parts of Perry County. So far, no … Continued
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July 11, 2013

Sewell Announces 2nd Annual Congressional Job Fair

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that the 2nd Annual Congressional Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Selma. The Seventh Congressional District job fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Community College in Selma. … Continued
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July 9, 2013

Biden Joins Sewell At Annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Selma

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) visited Selma as part of the 13th Annual Faith and Politics Institute’s Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama. The Pilgrimage is co-hosted by U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D) who is a native of Selma. Selma is part of Congresswoman Sewell’s Seventh … Continued
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March 5, 2013

Sewell Promotes Selma Textiles Plant to Defense Logistics Agency

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma led Senior Procurement executives from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Philadelphia, PA to tour the American Apparel factory headquarters in Selma.  Rep. Sewell invited DLA executives to come to Selma to discuss military procurement opportunities with American Apparel officials. Rep. Sewell … Continued
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April 13, 2012

Representative Sewell Praises Extension

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) praised the House’s passage of the Senate’s 60 day extension that ended (for at least 60 days) the budgetary crisis that has dominated Washington politics for more than a month. Representative Sewell, a Democrat from Selma, issued a statement today, December 23, 2011 supporting … Continued
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December 24, 2011