Carl votes against Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget framework
Biden has said that disappointing January job numbers justify the massive coronavirus aid package.
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ADOL begins paying CARES Act extended benefits, additional $300 weekly benefit
Claimants eligible for these payments will need to take no action other than continuing to file weekly certifications.
January 7, 2021
$600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday
It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard.
ADOL announces new phone appointment system
ADOL will be discontinuing in-person appointments at the Crump Senior Center in Montgomery until further notice.
December 24, 2020
Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package
All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.
Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year
Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries.
Congressman Byrne: States that locked down shouldn’t get federal aid
Republicans in the Congress have been strongly resisting calls to reimburse city and state governments for their lost revenues due to the economic shutdowns.
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Doug Jones campaign: Alabama can’t wait for COVID-19 relief
Sen. Doug Jones's Senate campaign blasted the president's decision to cut off COVID-19 aid talks.
Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.