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Alabama

Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation sponsors resolution overturning ATF pistol brace rule | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

United States House Joint Resolution 44, spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), passed the House on Tuesday by a vote of 219-210 with five abstentions. U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) were among the 189 Republican co-sponsors of the […]

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U.S. House GOP touts first 100 days with majority on Capitol Hill — ‘We have been hard at work and have produced results’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill touted their first 100 days holding the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday and criticized President Joe Biden and other prominent Democrats for lagging behind. “One thing that is abundantly clear is that the people’s House is a productive House again,” Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy […]

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Barry Moore not sold on Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker — Other Alabama Republicans enthusiastic about support | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Four out of six Alabamian Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives announced their support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for Speaker of the House Monday night, despite opposition from more conservative Republicans. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) said they intend to vote for McCarthy on […]

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How Did Alabama’s Congressional Delegation Vote on the $1.7T Omnibus to Avoid a Government Shutdown? | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Almost all of Alabama’s congressional delegation voted to reject a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the federal government Friday. The final package passed on a 225-201-1 vote. According to The Hill, the bill includes an increase in defense spending, $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, reform for the Electoral […]

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Most of Alabama Republican congressional delegation opposes earmark ban | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Most of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation opposed banning earmarks for the upcoming Congress. House Republicans voted last week against a proposed earmark ban during a conference rules meeting. The conference voted 52-158 against an amendment proposed by U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) that would eliminate the current rule allowing members to earmark spending bills. One […]

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Two Hoover residents win seats in Alabama Legislature | #elections | #alabama

The city of Hoover has never had one of its residents serving in the state Legislature, and now after Tuesday’s general election, it will have two. Hoover Councilman Mike Shaw and Greystone resident Susan DuBose both won their respective races for Alabama House Districts 47 and 45. Shaw, a Republican, defeated Democrat Christian Coleman in […]

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Alabama’s congressional delegation to be reelected, as usual | News | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Our Alabama Congressional delegation will all be reelected next month, as usual. We are no different than any other state when it comes to the incumbency advantage of being a congressperson.  When someone is elected to the U.S. Congress, they are usually there for life unless they run for higher office. They probably would not be defeated […]

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Candidates battle for legislative seats | #elections | #alabama

The Nov. 8 general election is quickly approaching, and 17 candidates are battling for legislative seats representing parts of Hoover at the federal and state level. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, a Hoover resident who has represented Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District since 2014, faces Libertarian challenger Andria Chieffo, who works as an amnesty floor monitor at […]

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Homewood voters to choose between Republicans, Libertarians | #elections | #alabama

This November, among many state and county races, Homewood voters have a congressional seat up for grabs as well as a state Senate district. Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Roberts, who represents District 15, faces Libertarian challenger Michael Crump, while U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, a Republican representing Alabama’s 6th District, faces Libertarian Andria Chieffo. The Homewood […]

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Several legislative races on the ballot | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

This November, among many state and county races, Vestavia Hills voters have a Congressional seat up for grabs, as well as a state Senate seat and multiple House seats. Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Roberts, who represents District 15, faces Libertarian challenger Michael Crump, while U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, a Republican representing Alabama’s 6th District, faces […]

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