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Setting our funding priorities

I know this may be hard for you to believe, but there was a major, bipartisan victory in Congress last week that failed to gain any of the attention it deserved. I want to highlight some of the progress we made last week and explain why it should matter to those of us back in … Continued
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September 18, 2018
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A more patriotic Alabama

The terrorist attacks on September 11 changed the lives of every American, including me, in a million different ways. I remember hearing the news that Tuesday while in the National Museum of Ireland. I was there with other Americans studying terrorism in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We had been hearing the Irish tell stories of … Continued
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September 11, 2018

Todd Rauch forms Veterans Task Force

House District 38 candidate Todd Rauch (R) announced Saturday that he has formed a Veterans Task Force aimed at helping Veterans in District 38 and throughout the surrounding region. Rauch is an Iraq War Purple Heart recipient. There, he learned first-hand how challenging it can be to transition from military to civilian life with little … Continued
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July 10, 2018

Alabama leaders comment on Memorial Day

Monday, a number of Alabama leaders made comments and statements expressing their gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for this country in our many, many wars and armed conflicts. Below are the comments by the leaders: “Today on Memorial Day, we remember the courageous men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice … Continued
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May 29, 2018
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The real meaning of Memorial Day

You often hear well-meaning people wish you “a happy Memorial Day.” They are likely referring to the Monday off work, the barbeques, the celebrations, and the time with family. While we are all too polite to correct them, happy Memorial Day is not the appropriate greeting. This weekend at church and at the Pelican Reef Restaurant for Sunday … Continued
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May 28, 2018

GOP chairwoman Lathan applauds Alabama Republican Caucus for legislative accomplishments

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan on Friday praised the Alabama Republican Caucus’ results during the 2018 Legislative session. “We are proud that our Alabama Republican legislators worked so well together this session to pass legislation that will greatly benefit our state,” Lathan said. “We are thankful for Governor Ivey’s leadership in partnering with our … Continued
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April 2, 2018
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It’s our responsibility to get this right

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby According to the recently released federal statistics, Alabama’s Second District has the thirteenth largest population of military retirees in the entire country, with 16,000 of these men and women living here as of the end of last year. It goes without saying that this is hugely significant, and I was … Continued
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March 12, 2018