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Setting our funding priorities

I know this may be hard for you to believe, but there was a major, bipartisan victory in Congress last week that failed to gain any of the attention it deserved. I want to highlight some of the progress we made last week and explain why it should matter to those of us back in … Continued
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September 18, 2018

NASA Administrator Bridenstine selects Jody Singer as new Marshall director

Thursday, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has selected Jody Singer of Hartselle as the new director of NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville. “Jody Singer is an excellent choice to lead Marshall Spaceflight Center,” said Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama). “Her deep understanding of the Space Launch System and other critical NASA projects, along with her … Continued
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September 14, 2018

Shelby praises final passage of first appropriations minibus conference report

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised the Senate’s passage of the final conference agreement reached on HR5895. This is the first of three Fiscal Year 2019 minibus appropriations packages, which includes appropriations bills for Energy and Water Development, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch. The package also provides funding for the … Continued
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September 14, 2018

Shelby announces $3.5 million staffing grant for Montgomery firefighters

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that the City of Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department (MFR) has been awarded $3,553,843 as a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. “This grant will serve a critical role in stabilizing the operational and administrative services of MFR,” … Continued
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September 13, 2018

Shelby speaks at dedication ceremony for Mobile federal courthouse

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) delivered remarks at the dedication ceremony for the new federal courthouse for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile. “Today’s dedication is a historic moment for the city of Mobile, the Southern District of Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit,” said Senator Shelby. “It is my hope that decisions made … Continued
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September 13, 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
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What’s next for Congress?

The House returns to session this week after the month-long August District Work Period, and there are many important legislative items that need our attention. August was a busy time back in Southwest Alabama listening to the people I have the honor of representing. I appreciate all those who took time to visit my office, … Continued
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September 4, 2018