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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Getting our spending under control

Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. For too long, the federal government has been run by people who don’t understand how to balance the checkbook and make ends meet.

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt: New discretionary spending bill will force federal agencies ‘to run lean and mean,’ cut spending for DEI, ‘controversial grantees’

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt introduced a bill this week cutting spending by almost 30% and limiting funding for what he called “controversial grantees.”

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Economist: Central Bank Digital Currencies are a ‘power play’ for the Federal Reserve, federal government — Here’s how Alabama can push back

The popularity of digital currencies like Bitcoin has skyrocketed over the past decade. CBDCs, like cryptocurrencies, are digital, but the main difference is that CBDCs fall under the control of the federal government.

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Alabama Congressmembers respond to votes on government spending bill

“I’m so proud to have helped secure millions of dollars in funding for local projects in our district! The funding for these projects responds directly to the needs of our communities, which is why I fought so hard for its inclusion.," said Rep. Sewell.

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Paul Sanford takes Congressional campaign to Florence

Former State Sen. Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) spoke to the Shoals Republican Club on Saturday about his campaign for Alabama’s Fifth...

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Self-proclaimed 'outsider' qualifies to run for Congress

Andy Blalock on Wednesday qualified with the Alabama Republican Party to run as a candidate for Congress in Alabama’s Fifth Congressional...