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Shelby says that Senate takes another step towards regular order

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said that that he is, “Proud that the Senate is taking another step toward regular order in the appropriations process. Senator Shelby delivered his remarks on the floor of the Senate during the consideration of HR6147. This bill packages four Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures, including Interior, Environment, and Related … Continued
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July 25, 2018

Secretary of State announces minor party, independent candidates

Monday, the Secretary of State’s office released a final list of minor parties and Independent candidates who have qualified for the November 6 general election ballot. No Independent or third party candidates will be running for any statewide races on the fall general election ballot. There were, however, several state Senate and state House candidates … Continued
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July 24, 2018

Robert Wilkie confirmed as VA secretary

Monday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie. Both Senators Doug Jones (D) and Richard Shelby (R) voted to confirm Wilkie. “Congratulations to Robert Wilkie on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs!” Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said. “I look forward to working … Continued
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July 24, 2018

Shelby announces $25.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., reported that 25 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances and equipment acquisition. “These FAA grants support critical projects that … Continued
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July 20, 2018

Palmer: “Vladimir Putin is a bad man”

Tuesday Congressman Gary Palmer said, “I have no doubt that Putin’s Russian operatives tried to influence the outcome of the 2016 election.” “It does not take an expert on foreign policy to know that Vladimir Putin is a bad man,” Rep. Palmer said. “He is a ruthless and vindictive leader who is determined to restore … Continued
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July 19, 2018

Senate Banking Committee considers Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Marketplace Protection Act

On Friday the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act, S. 1117/HR2319. Starting in October 2016, two categories of money market mutual funds commonly used by state and local governments, businesses, non-profits and other organizations were forced to abandon a key feature: the funds will no … Continued
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July 5, 2018

Farm Bill passes Senate

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced that the Senate approved his bipartisan Rural Health Liaison Act, the first original legislation he introduced in the Senate, as a part of the Farm Bill package. Jones’ office said that communities across Alabama stand to benefit from increased federal support as part of the Farm Bill that passed … Continued
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July 2, 2018

Jones applauds passage of legislation requiring the VA to publish annual nursing home quality ratings

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday applauded the passage of a bipartisan amendment that he introduced with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, requiring that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) release detailed information about the quality of its 133 nursing homes nationwide. “Our veterans and their loved ones have given a great deal in … Continued
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June 26, 2018