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Remembering the stories of our heroes

For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection.  In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and … Continued
July 9, 2019

America’s most sensitive man is hosting an ego-soothing extravaganza. Don’t watch it.

Don’t watch it.  Don’t spend a second of your Fourth of July on the gaudy, misguided, un-American and ego-soothing monstrosity that will be Trump’s Independence Day celebration. A military extravaganza created by a man-child that would soothe even the most craven dictators of the world — men who the U.S. president is now oddly friendly … Continued
July 4, 2019
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

ALGOP’s biggest fear: Roy Moore running again

It’s such a shame to see racist pandering go wasted. But such is life for Tommy Tuberville and Bradley Byrne, it appears. Two reasonable, educated men, who chose not to raise the level of discourse in their bids for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat but instead sank quickly to the bottom of the scum-filled swamp to … Continued
June 19, 2019

We deserve the whole story: Investigate the investigators

It is fitting that last week, now-former Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced his resignation and returned to private life and his shuttering the office of the Special Counsel. Just the day before his announcement, I filed a bill to get some real transparency from those who undertook this costly, wasteful and pointless investigation and to … Continued
June 3, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to aid farmers hurt by tariffs

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, introduced new legislation to offer financial and technical support to farmers and producers impacted by President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China. The Assistance for Farmers Harmed by Tariffs on Exports Act would offer Trade Adjustment Assistance to farmers and producers hurt by tariffs implemented by China. “I agree … Continued
May 16, 2019

Shame on the Kowtow Band of Republicans

When then-citizen casino owner Donald Trump testified before the U.S. Congress about Indian gaming in 1993, the only portion of his statements that the public has been reminded of was when he said, “They don’t look like Indians to me.” But a reading of the transcript reveals Trump recognized even then the negative consequences of … Continued
May 13, 2019

Sewell leads bipartisan push to protect auto industry from tariffs

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, led a bipartisan group of lawmakers to urge Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow and President Donald Trump against imposing new tariffs that could harm the auto industry. Sewell is a member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. “We are convinced that the products hard-working Americans … Continued
May 9, 2019

Jones backs Biden for president, sparking criticism from ALGOP

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, quickly endorsed his longtime friend and former Vice President Joe Biden for president Thursday, just hours after Biden announced his plans to run for the Democratic Party nomination in 2020. Jones said on Twitter Thursday he would be supporting Biden’s campaign. The quality that makes Joe stand out is his ability … Continued
April 26, 2019