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Terri Sewell holds Town Hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, spoke to constituents at a town hall meeting at the historic Woodlawn High School in the City of Birmingham. Sewell said that as a member of Congress she has been willing to work across party lines to benefit the constituents … Continued
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February 2, 2018

Rep. Sewell Calls for DOJ Investigation into Alabama Driver’s License Closure Decisions

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Oct 5, 2015 Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) released a letter that she sent to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the closing of 31 driver’s license offices in Alabama.  Rep. Sewell claimed that the decision will disproportionately impact residents of … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Vilsack Visits with Sewell in Seventh District

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 12, US Representative Terri Sewell welcomed US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack to Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, where he announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.6 million in various projects within the 7th Congressional District. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement while touring through … Continued
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August 18, 2015

Jenkins Fires Campaign Manager

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Matt Jenkins for Congress campaign announced that campaign manager, Rodney Stanhope, has been fired for his expletive filled rants on line defending Jenkins controversial position on same sex marriage. The Jenkins for Congress campaign became embroiled Sunday in a heated exchange with social conservatives who disagree with Jenkins’ … Continued
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February 5, 2014

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

Sewell Supports Bipartisan Fiscal Cliff Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell released a written statement following her vote for the passage of the Senate’s bipartisan fiscal cliff bill. Rep. Sewell said, “Tonight, I voted in favor of the bipartisan Senate bill to avert the fiscal cliff and avoid tax increases for 98% of Americans and … Continued
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January 2, 2013

Combat Veterans For Congress Endorse Chamberlain over Sewell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Don Chamberlain’s (R) from Selma upstart campaign to unseat Congresswoman Sewell (D) from Selma in the November 6th election received welcomed news Monday when Combat Veterans For Congress PAC announced in a written statement that they were endorsing the Vietnam Veteran Marine Corporal for the U.S. Congress. The conservative … Continued
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September 11, 2012

Sewell Job Fair Draws Large Crowds

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter One Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma sponsored a job fair. Over 100 employers including the City of Birmingham, Best Buy, Verizen, AT&T, the U.S. Army, UAB, etc were on hand to take applications from job seekers at the Birmingham Jeffersion Convention Complex (BJCC). The official unemployment rate … Continued
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August 13, 2012

Sewell Attends Inaugural Faith Leaders Summit on Voting Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma attended the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) inaugural Faith Leaders Summit on Voting Rights.  The event was held in conjunction with the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) 2012 National Consultation.  U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivered the keynote address. In her … Continued
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June 6, 2012