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U.S. Senate passes $1.3 trillion funding bill

Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations bill on a 65 to 32 vote late on Thursday night. U.S. Sen. Richard...

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Sen. Doug Jones calls on Congress to tackle gun violence in maiden Senate speech

Doug Jones delivered his first speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, calling on lawmakers to enhance background checks and close purchasing loopholes

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Shelby urges passage of new omnibus spending deal

Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced the filing of the Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations bill and urged passage of legislation that would provide critical funding...

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Jones push secures increased funding for HBCUs as part of proposed spending deal

The bill would bump funding from last year's levels of $244.7 million to $279.6 million this year

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Palmer says that millions of Americans are reaping the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said that the tax cuts are not crumbs and that “million of Americans are now reaping the benefits of tax...

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Sen. Richard Shelby honored with state Senate joint resolution

A Senate Joint Resolution honoring Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby was adopted last week in recognition of his many years of public service. The resolution...

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Alabama “incredibly well-positioned” to enhance status as space leader

As space technology advances and more private industry solidifies its footing, leaders in the space sector say Alabama is in a prime position when it comes...

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Byrne releases statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Friday issued a statement regarding the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., the Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee....

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Sessions fires Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe just hours away from McCabe qualifying for his federal pension. McCabe was set...

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Alabama’s growth slowed down by high death rate, low international migration

The rate of population growth in Alabama last year increased slightly, but the state is being held back in terms of growth by one of the...