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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Friday April 12, 2024 ( 5 items )  

ICYMI: Rep. Barry Moore congratulates Auburn basketball on SEC Tournament win
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) congratulated Coach Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Men's Basketball team on the House floor for a fantastic regular season with a finish as SEC Tournament champions. From Moore's remarks on the House floor: It is my honor to congratulate Coach Bruce Pearl, the players, and staff on an outstanding season once again. The Auburn Tigers won their third SEC championship in progra  more

ICYMI: Tuberville Calls for Mayorkas Impeachment on "Mornings with Maria"
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Tommy Tuberville joined "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. For weeks, Senator Tuberville has been a vocal leader in calling for Secretary Mayorkas to receive a full and fair trial. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville can be found below, and the full interview can be found on YouTube or Rumble. BARTIROMO: "Joining   more

Quality Of Life Panel Releases Bipartisan Report
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Quality of Life Panel, today released the Panel's report. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, applauded the Panel's work. The report, which represents the culminati  more

Senate Passes Tuberville-Backed Resolution to Overturn Biden GHG Emissions Performance Measure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Rule would place burdensome requirements on cities and states Today, the U.S. Senate voted 53-47 to overturn a rule from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that imposes greenhouse gas emissions performance measures on State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). President Biden's Department of Transportation (DOT) does not have the congressional authority t  more

Tuberville Questions Defense Leaders About Strategy for Combatting Growing Global Threats
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher Maier, Commander of Special Operations, Bryan Fenton, and Commander of Cyber Command, Timothy Haugh during a Senate Armed Services hearing. Senator Tuberville asked the officials about the Department of Defense's strategy as global threats continue to r  more