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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Thursday April 11, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Congressman Aderholt Congratulates Tom Cole on Steering Committee Selection as Next Appropriations Chairman
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following statement on April 9, 2024: * * * Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement to congratulate Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) after he was chosen by the Republican Steering Committee to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. "Congratulations to Congressman Tom Cole for being chosen by the GOP Steering Committee to lead the House Committee on Appropriations. I know that Tom will   more

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rogers Issues Opening Statement At Hearing On National Security Challenges In Europe
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Today we continue our posture hearings with EUCOM. I'll remind members that when we adjourn the hea  more

Rep. Sewell Honors the Retirement of the Reverend Dr. Tommie L. Lewis as Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL -- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the retirement of the Reverend Dr. Tommie L. Lewis as Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City after 42 years of service. Rep. Sewell will attend his retirement celebration this Friday, April 12th. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay honor and tribute to the ex  more

Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Rename the Marion Post Office After the Late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner, Sr.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Bill is supported by the every member of Alabama's House delegation Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced H.R. 7893, legislation to rename the Marion Post Office, located at 306 Pickens Street, after the late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner, Sr. The bill is cosponsored by every member of Alabama's House delegation. "Albert Turner, Sr. is a Civil Rights legend whose impact on Alabama and this n  more

Tuberville: I will be voting to hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: "Secretary Mayorkas has intentionally failed to do his job. It is time that the Senate takes action." Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for a full and fair trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Tuberville urged his colleagues to hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable for his intentional failure to secure the border. Read   more