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Senator Shelby has concerns with Export-Import Bank

Brandon Mosley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voiced his strong concerns with the Export-Import Bank during a hearing to examine President Donald J Trump’s (R) six nominations to lead the bank. “I believe the Export-Import Bank is now a body rampant with corporate cronyism, corruption, and unaccountability,” Shelby said.  “Latest estimates … Continued
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November 2, 2017

Palmer Announces More Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, Congressman-elect Palmer announced the hiring of his District Director, Field Director and Constituent Service Liaison. Palmer announced that former Birmingham Post Herald sports writer Ray Melick will join Gary’s District. Melick was a long-time sportswriter, as the Alabama beat writer and later lead sports columnist … Continued
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January 5, 2015

Palmer Announces More Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, Congressman-elect Palmer announced the hiring of his District Director, Field Director and Constituent Service Liaison. Palmer announced that former Birmingham Post-Herald lead sports columnist, radio and television personality, Ray Melick will join as District Director. Melick has spent 27 years writing and talking about sports … Continued
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December 22, 2014

Congressman-Elect Palmer Receives Key Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Gary Palmer (R) will join the Congress in January. On Thursday December 11, Palmer announced what Committees he was assigned to at Freshman Issues Orientation. Palmer was assigned to three committees: Budget; Oversight & Government Reform; and Science, Space & Technology. Congressman elect Palmer said in a written statement, … Continued
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December 15, 2014

Cari Kelly Joins Palmer Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 2, Congressman/Elect Gary Palmer (R) announced another key addition to his staff. Palmer has named Alabama Native Cari Kelly as Legislative Director. Representative/Elect Palmer said in a written statement, “I am thrilled to welcome Cari to our Washington team. She has vast experience working for conservative … Continued
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December 5, 2014

Palmer Names William Smith as Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 20 Congressman-elect Gary Palmer (R) announced that he has named William David Smith Jr. as his Chief of Staff. The Ozark Native is presently U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R) Chief Counsel. Congressman-elect Palmer said in a statement, “William is a man of utmost integrity and high … Continued
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November 25, 2014

Lester Raises Over $100,000

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Mark Lester, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 6th District, marked the end of the Federal Election Commission’s most recent reporting period by announcing that his campaign had raised over $100,000 during the seven-week period that he has been in the race. Dr. … Continued
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October 3, 2014