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Merrill receives National Leadership award

Secretary of State John Merrill was awarded the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Leading Globally Matters Locally Award Tuesday during the organization’s State Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes Merrill’s efforts to support U.S. diplomacy and development programs that strengthen the Alabama economy and helps keep America safe. “I am honored to be recognized … Continued
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June 19, 2019

Sewell named to group tasked with improving the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement

Monday, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) was appointed to the House Democrat’ trade working group by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California). The House Democrats’ trade Working Group is a task force charged with negotiating improvements to the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCTA). “I am honored that Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Neal have selected … Continued
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June 18, 2019
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Kayo — one man saw mill — last generation

As we travel down the road of life, we often meet extraordinary people, who enrich our path beyond measurable standards. This is an amazing story about a rare, yet simple man named Kayo, who in my estimation is a legend. One day his skills, trade and livelihood will be extinct like so many other rural treasures, … Continued
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June 13, 2019

Japanese automakers disappointed with Trump’s finding on auto tariffs

Japanese automakers announced Tuesday that they were disappointed that President Donald Trump concurred with a Commerce Department finding that auto imports are a national security threat. JAMA Chairman Akio Toyoda expressed his “profound disappointment” in Trump’s proclamation, which concurred with the conclusion of the Commerce Department’s Section 232 report classifying auto and auto parts imports … Continued
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May 22, 2019

Sewell expresses concern about auto tariffs

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, said Tuesday that she is deeply concerned about a U.S. Department of Commerce’s confidential report on Section 232 national security tariffs that could lead to President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on foreign automobiles. “I am deeply concerned about the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 national security report on autos, as … Continued
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February 21, 2019

Ivey speaks to Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) at the group’s 4th annual appreciation dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Ivey said that the companies that come to Alabama, “want to be a part of a team.” “They can expect hard work, growth, and success,” Ivey said. “They want … Continued
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November 2, 2018

Jones introduces legislation to combat deadly fentanyl trade

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is introducing a new law intended to combat the trade of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl by targeting foreign countries that don’t stop the export of the drug into the United States. Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is introducing the legislation with Jones. The bipartisan Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports … Continued
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September 24, 2018

Jones applauds decision by the International Trade Commission to reverse newsprint tariffs

Wednesday. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) praised the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt the tariffs on newsprint from Canada imposed by the Trump Administration earlier this year. Senator Jones has consistently fought against these tariffs due to what he claims are the significant impacts they have had on small community newspapers … Continued
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August 30, 2018

Roby says growth rate proves Republican policies are working

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said in an email to constituents that recent economic growth numbers are, “proof that our pro-growth policies are working.” “Our economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, marking the fastest economic expansion in this country in nearly four years. More proof that our pro-growth policies are working … Continued
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August 8, 2018