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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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Gerrick Wilkins: Congress must end its addiction to continuing resolutions and secure our future

Congress, it’s time to act. Stop the reckless spending. Secure our elections. And if you can’t, then be prepared to face the consequences. Because if we don’t get it right, then shut it down.

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Katie Britt on $35 trillion national debt: ‘It’s a tipping point of a nation in decline’

Lawmakers will need to have a “really tough conversation” soon about the federal government’s $35 trillion debt, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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Joey Clark: Numb to numbers or the madness of men?

Practicality demands numeracy, especially on the modern American scene. 

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KCarl Smith: A shackle on freedom

The urgency of the situation demands swift corrective action to prevent the shackles of debt from transforming us, our children, and our grandchildren into unwitting slaves of a financial burden.

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U.S. Rep. Brooks calls out Alabama delegation — Says 'Americans get what they vote for' as national debt breaks $31 trillion

While some may blame inflation or increased government spending for the ballooning debt, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said the responsibility ultimately falls to voters.

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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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Failure of Build Back Better could impact Alabama families in new year

By Brandon Moseley U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) announced on Fox News that he was going to be a “No” vote on President Joseph...

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Alabama’s Republican Congressmen respond to 'wasteful' debt ceiling increase bill

By Brandon Moseley Early Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to raise the debt ceiling by another $2.5 trillion. This...

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Congress approves raising of debt ceiling

By Brandon Moseley Late Tuesday, the Senate passed legislation to increase the nation's debt ceiling, in a vote of 50 to 49. Early...

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Tuberville and Shelby vote against bipartisan effort to raise debt ceiling

By Brandon Moseley U.S. Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville, both Republicans from Alabama, voted against a resolution to...

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Alabama Representatives vote against raising the debt ceiling to temporarily fund government

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Congressmen voted “No” on Thursday on H.R. 6119, a continuing resolution that keeps the government funded...

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Polls trending in favor of GOP as Biden popularity declines

  By Brandon Moseley On Saturday, President Joseph R. Biden (D) celebrated his birthday. He turned 79. Prior to Biden, the oldest President...

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Palmer and other Alabama Republicans vote against the Build Back Better bill

By Brandon Moseley The U.S. House of Representatives passed a roughly $2 trillion "Build Back Better" bill by a narrow, 220-213 margin...

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Brooks announces that he will be a NO vote on Democrats social spending bill

By Brandon Moseley House Democrats are expected to bring  H.R. 5376, Joe Biden’s massive 2,468-page, multi-trillion social spending...

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Palmer and GOP colleagues demand CBO cost analysis of “Build Back Better” legislation

By Brandon Moseley Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06) and a number of his colleagues have sent a letter to Congressional Budget Office...

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Infrastructure bill passes; Alabama Republicans vote 'no'

By Brandon Moseley President Joe Biden (D) picked up a big win Friday with the passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the...

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Brooks votes 'No' on debt ceiling increase

By Brandon Moseley Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL05) explained his “No” vote on the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment to S. 1301,...