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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Thursday June 20, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Graham, Cornyn, Tillis, Blackburn, Hawley, Britt, Risch, Collins, and Thune Press DOJ for Position on ICC Action Against Israel
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Katie Britt (R-Alabama), James Risch (R-Idaho), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and John Thune (R-South Dakota) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the U.S. Department of Justice's position on the International Criminal Co  more

Rep. Sewell Statement on the Passing of Willie Mays
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL -- U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the passing of Willie Mays: "Today, the world has lost a baseball legend and we in Birmingham have lost a hometown hero. An expert at his craft and a pioneer in his own right, Willie Mays leaves behind a legacy of unmatched skill, courage, determination, and humility. His extraordinary career broke down barriers for genera  more

Senate Democrats Block MOMS Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Britt Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Support Mothers, Grow and Strengthen Families U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor in moving for the passage of S. 4296, the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which was blocked by Senate Democrats. Last month, Senator Britt, along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), i  more

Tuberville Fights for Alabama, Strengthens Military as NDAA Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement after the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). During the committee's markup process, Sen. Tuberville showed his commitment to fighting for Alabama's defense priorities and worked diligently to secure amendments that will directly benefit Alabama's installat  more