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Sewell selected as chief deputy whip for the 117th Congress

It is the job of the whips to communicate between the Democratic membership and the Democratic leadership in the House.
December 3, 2020

Palmer, GOP colleagues unveil their plan for a better America

Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, joined his Republican colleagues in a press conference this week to share their vision for a better future for America and to unveil a plan that they say centers on commitment to all American citizens and to policies that “restore, renew, and rebuild” the country. “I am proud to join my … Continued
September 17, 2020

Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001

Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued
September 11, 2020

McCutcheon addresses Southern Prep Academy

Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, spoke to the student body at Southern Prep Academy in Camp Hill. Southern Prep changed its name from Lyman Ward in 2019. The ceremony was in honor of America’s first responders and was in remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks. McCutcheon said “while people were running from the danger … Continued
September 11, 2020

Aderholt condemns Democrats for Postal Service “sham”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, called the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service “concocted” and a “sham.” At the urging of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, Democrats passed a post office package to pump more money into the USPS and block reforms being implemented by the postmaster general. “To call the past few weeks ‘eventful’ would … Continued
September 8, 2020

Brooks condemns Pelosi’s comments as “dangerous and divisive”

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, condemned recent comments by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, over Republican opposition to mail-in voting as “dangerous and divisive.” “Nancy Pelosi’s statements on MSNBC last night labeling Republicans ‘domestic enemies’ and ‘enemies of the state’ were dangerous and divisive,” Brooks said. “She should apologize and stop stoking anti-Republican sentiment … Continued
August 27, 2020

Byrne: Democratic Postal Service bill was a “new low” for “posturing”

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voted against the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would provide $25 billion in emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its present level of service. It would also block a number of cost-cutting measures and reforms that the postmaster general is trying to implement. Byrne released … Continued
August 25, 2020