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Shelby Assigned to Environment and Public Works Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 12, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) joined the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Senator Shelby is taking the committee seat that was vacated when Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General. Senator Richard Shelby said, “I’m pleased to announce that I am … Continued
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February 14, 2017

Legislators call for resumed impeachment investigation after Bentley appoints Strange to Senate

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Before hopping on a plane to head to Washington, Gov. Robert Bentley and newly appointed US Sen. Luther Strange attempted to assuage concerns over possible conflicts of interest related to Strange’s appointment. Bentley announced Thursday that Strange would replace former Sen. Jeff Sessions as Alabama’s next senator after … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Luther says it was a bittersweet decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, new US Senator Luther Strange (R) accepted Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment to be the first new Senator from Alabama since 1997. Senator Strange said, “I am greatly honored and humbled to accept the appointment to Alabama’s Senate seat, vacated by Senator Jeff Sessions. Senator … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Governor appoints Attorney General Luther Strange as Alabama’s next US senator

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley will appoint Attorney General Luther Strange as Alabama’s next US Senator. Strange’s appointment comes after the Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions as the next US Attorney General last night. Sessions, who served as a Senator for more than two decades, delivered his resignation to Bentley late … Continued
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February 9, 2017