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Gov. Ivey directs flags at half staff to honor fallen police officer Dornell Cousette

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statewide directive to fly flags at half-staff on the day of interment of Tuscaloosa Police Investigator Dornell Cousette. Cousette was killed in the line of duty attempting to apprehend an armed and dangerous felon Monday night. “Monday evening, I was devastated to learn of the news that Alabama … Continued
September 18, 2019

Sewell speaks to National Security Forum at Miles College

Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, and U.S. Army Lt. General Robert P. Ashley, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency spoke at the Miles College National Security Forum. “It is with great pride and honor for me to come to my district with one of my colleague’s Lt. General Robert P. Ashley,” Representative Sewell … Continued
September 4, 2019

Sewell reacts to Ivey’s blackface revelation

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey admitted Thursday that during her years as a student in college she did perform a comedy skit in blackface. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, the only black woman to represent Alabama in Congress in the two-hundred-year history of the state, called the governor’s conduct at the time “reprehensible.” “Racism – in any … Continued
August 30, 2019

Animal Wellness Action thanks Sewell for voting to protect Alabama Racking Horses

Wednesday, the Animal Wellness Action applauded U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, for voting for legislation to protect Iconic Alabama State Racking Horses. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, HR693, by a vote of 333 to 96. Congresswoman Sewell voted in support of the bill. “We applaud Rep. … Continued
August 29, 2019

Sewell calls Israel’s decision to block Tlaib, Omar from entering “outrageous and misguided”

Thursday after the government of Israel announced its decision to prevent Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision was outrageous and misguided. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to deny Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar entry to Israel is both outrageous and misguided,” … Continued
August 16, 2019

Sewell announces $127,877 grant to support opportunity zones in the Black Belt

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced Wednesday the Delta Regional Authority has awarded $127,877 to Opportunity Alabama in support of rural revitalization and development in opportunity zones across the Black Belt. Alabama’s Black Belt is the only region in the state with five consecutive opportunity zones, areas where investors receive tax incentives to invest in … Continued
August 15, 2019

Sewell urges Trump Administration to reverse food assistance rule

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, led a group of 19 senators and 120 U.S. representatives urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to rescind his department’s rule to restrict Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits for an estimated 3.1 million Americans. “This plan would disproportionately punish working families who are already … Continued
August 9, 2019
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Shelby, Jones, Sewell and Byrne announce finalized Medicare Wage Index fix

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), Sen. Doug Jones, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma), and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released separate statements to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule which will now provide relief from the increasing disproportion of reimbursement to … Continued
August 5, 2019

Sewell votes to condemn President Trump over his Tweets

Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s continued attacks on four sitting members of Congress. U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Selma, voted in favor of the resolution. “The President’s continued attacks on four Congresswomen of color who he said should go back where they came from are offensive … Continued
July 19, 2019

Sewell offers latest edition of her guide to grants

U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, announced that her office has released its latest “Guide to Grants” newsletter. The federal government awards billions of dollars in grants to grow the economy, improve infrastructure, and do various other things. Sewell’s office helps her 7th Congressional District constituents understand how the grant process works. “I am honored … Continued
July 5, 2019