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Hurricane Season Returns as Congress Debates Future of Flood Insurance

June 1, 2012, marks the return of the Atlantic hurricane season and with it predictions of an average number of storms. While Mother Nature often casts such weather...

Shelby Statement on Housing Finance Hearing

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking Republican on the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today made the following statement at a hearing on housing finance...

A Day to Remember in Montgomery

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Montgomery marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

CBS: Shelby Discusses J.P. Morgan Loss

Sen. Richard Shelby Discusses J.P. Morgan Trading Loss on CBS

BLOOMBERG: Shelby on MF Global, J.P. Morgan

Sen. Shelby Talks J.P. Morgan, MF Global with Bloomberg's Megan Hughes

Shelby Demands Explanation for Regulatory Failures

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking Republican on the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today made the following statement at a hearing on derivatives...

This week is National Small Business week. Small businesses are truly the backbo...

This week is National Small Business week. Small businesses are truly the backbone of our economy. Make sure to stop by a local business and show your support.

Who's Really Behind the Washington Gridlock?

The frustration of Americans is palpable. Washington is in gridlock and ordinary Americans cannot understand why Congress is unable to work together in order to clean up the...

Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday signed House Bill 658, a bill designed to simplify and clarify Alabama’s existing immigration law, commonly known as...

Governor Bentley Announces April Unemployment Rate Decline

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary April unemployment rate is 7.2%, down from March’s revised rate of 7.4%. ...

Governor Bentley Comments on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Expansion Announcement

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY –Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday commented on news that Toyota plans to expand its Huntsville engine production facility, investing an additional $80 million...

Governor Bentley Finalizes Call for Special Session of the Alabama Legislature

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed the proclamation required to call a special session of the Alabama Legislature starting May 17. The call includes...

Last night, I spoke on the House floor in honor and remembrance of the life of C...

Last night, I spoke on the House floor in honor and remembrance of the life of Chuck Colson.

This bill addresses our Nation’s two most urgent needs — security and fiscal dis...

This bill addresses our Nation’s two most urgent needs — security and fiscal discipline. While the bill the Committee reported out today is a reduction of $484 million...

Staffer for Rep. Bonner to Visit Escambia, Monroe and Baldwin Counties, May 16-17

A staff member from the office of U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R-AL) will visit Escambia and Monroe counties on Wednesday, May 16, and Baldwin County on Thursday, May 17,...

AUSTAL USA Making Waves with New Alabama-Made Navy Ships

Mobile and South Alabama reentered the Navy shipbuilding business when Austal USA located to the Port City in 1999. Since then, the company's workforce of 2,800 – which...

Honor Flight VII - WWII Veterans from South Alabama Visit Washington, DC

Congressman Bonner joined students from Mobile's St. Luke's Episcopal School in welcoming South Alabama World War II veterans to Washington, DC, on May 9, 2012. Ninety South...

Governor Bentley Signs Unemployment Fraud Penalty Bill

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced he has signed into law House Bill 72, a measure that increases penalties against those who commit unemployment...

Governor Bentley Praises Pension Reform Approval

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised legislative approval of pension reform measures that will ensure the viability of the state’s retirement system...

Governor Bentley Returns School Calendar Bill with Executive Amendment

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday returned House Bill 360 to the Alabama Legislature with an executive amendment that increases flexibility for local school...

Governor Bentley Signs Bill Prohibiting Texting While Driving

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 2, a measure that prohibits texting while driving.

Shelby: It’s Time to Get Serious About Fixing the Housing Market

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking Republican on the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today made the following statement at a hearing on mortgage...

This year, DHS will observe its tenth anniversary. This bill aims to mark that m...

This year, DHS will observe its tenth anniversary. This bill aims to mark that milestone with bold measures to create a stronger, more effective Department. Consistent with the...

House Shows Leadership in Tackling Unemployment

Last Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its April jobs report indicating that national unemployment remains stuck over eight percent. Going on four years into the...

Rep. Bonner Staffer to Visit Clarke, Washington and Mobile Counties, May 9-10

A staff member from the office of U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R-AL) will make stops in Clarke, Washington and Mobile counties May 9 and 10, 2012. The purpose of these...

Every year our judges have a tough time deciding which pieces of art should get...

Every year our judges have a tough time deciding which pieces of art should get top honors and this year was no different. Each of the pieces here today exhibit the superb talent...

The strong faith of our founding fathers guided them as they led our country in...

The strong faith of our founding fathers guided them as they led our country in its beginning and it is important that faith in God leads even today. This nation is great because...

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Governor Bentley, State Health Officer Discuss Consequences of Underfunding Medicaid

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley and State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson on Tuesday discussed budget challenges facing the Alabama Medicaid Agency and how...

Governor Bentley Praises New Jobs Coming to Montgomery Area

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield on Tuesday congratulated Hyundai officials for their announcement of...

Governor Bentley Announces Economic Development Project Bringing More than 500 New Jobs to Alabama

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that Walter Energy, Inc., will soon begin development on a new project that will create more than 500 additional...

House Takes Steps to Protect America from Cyber Theft and Terrorism

In less than a generation, our society has so embraced the interconnectivity of the Internet that we are not only totally dependent upon it to drive the engines of our economy and...

While there is still work to be done, we’re on the road to recovery and we’re on...

While there is still work to be done, we’re on the road to recovery and we’re on it together. I’m encouraged by the relief efforts that continue on the ground,...

Governor Bentley Signs Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items into Law

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed into law House Bill 436, a measure that will provide an annual sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness...

Sessions Issues Statement On Conrad's Planned Mark-Up, Reid's Decision To Block Budget From Floor

"I hope Chairman Conrad will join me in calling upon his party's leadership to ensure that a budget is very soon brought to the floor for consideration, amendment, and...

Sessions Comments On CBO Revelation Of Growing Price Tag For President's Health Law

"President Obama told the American people his health law would cost around $900 billion over 10 years, but CBO's numbers reveal that we will spend more than $1.75...

As Deadline Nears, Budget Republicans Urge Prompt Scheduling Of Mark-up

"Changing our debt trajectory will require the full and vigorous participation of all members of the Budget Committee, and the Senate at large. The necessary first step in...

Sessions-Backed Trade Fairness Bill Signed Into Law

"I applaud the enactment of legislation designed to counter the unfair and even abusive trade practices by foreign competitors. This bill is a good example of how members in...

Ahead Of Budget Mark-Up, Sessions And Johnson Call For Hearing With Sebelius Over New Health Law Revelations

"Secretary Sebelius was [recently] unable to explain either the cause of the increase [in the cost of premium subsidies] or how the new estimate, along with the termination...

Sessions Comments On Exchange with Defense Secy and Claim that Int l Permission Provides Legal Basis for US Military

"The 'legal basis' for military action lies exclusively in our Constitution and our laws. There is no other source of authority for a president for the use of...

Sessions: RESTORE Act's Bipartisan Passage In Senate A Victory For Alabama, Gulf Coast

"Penalties collected from oil companies ought to be directed to Alabama and other Gulf States where offshore drilling occurs-activity that is crucial to our nation's...

Sessions Responds To President's News Conference

"Stunningly, in his first press conference of the year, President Obama did not have a word to say about America's extraordinary debt threat, which puts our economy, our...

Governor Bentley Signs Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items into Law

from:Alabama Governor Bob Riley

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed into law House Bill 436, a measure that will provide an annual sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness...