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House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics

Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families.
July 4, 2025

Doug Jones says Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president”

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday addressed the Democratic National Convention and told the Democratic delegates and TV viewers watching at home that former Vice President Joe Biden “is who we need as our next president.” “Growing up in the South meant growing up in the midst of stark divisions,” Jones said. “But … Continued
August 19, 2020

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

Roby supports plan to expand the Child Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, joined Ivanka Trump and leaders from the House and Senate to promote a plan to expand the child tax credit to help working families. “Expanding the child tax credit is the right thing to do,” Roby said at a news conference promoting the … Continued
October 31, 2017

Worley Says Clinton Fought For Working Families Her Entire Career

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 11, Democratic Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was in Warren, Michigan, where she delivered a major economic speech. Ms. Clinton spoke about her commitment to fight for working families and build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman … Continued
August 15, 2016