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Tag: HOUSE REPUBLICANS

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 20 Alabama News
Kristin Landers: As useless as a screen door on a submarine

In a year with a Republican president, a Republican Senate, and a Republican House of Representatives, Republicans have only passed SIX pieces of legislation since Inauguration Day. For the record, I did think of one way congressional Republicans are currently useful – they serve as a bad example.

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New House Majority Whip Brock Colvin intends to be a 'bridge' between leadership and lawmakers in new role

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Monday that freshman State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) will serve as House Majority Whip as his predecessor moves to his new position in Senate leadership.

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House GOP Caucus launches 'Alabama Values' legislative agenda for 2025 — 'Our caucus members stand unanimous in support of this agenda'

The Alabama House Republican caucus has ratified its “Alabama Values” legislative agenda in the upcoming session, prioritizing specific conservative initiatives for the state’s Republican supermajority to push in 2025.

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U.S. House GOP to pursue aggressive legislative agenda in 2023

With just days until the new Congress is sworn in, which should give Republicans control of the U.S. House chamber, plans for the new GOP majority are starting to take shape.