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Holidays for our Heroes
As the holidays approach, it is important that we remember to support our servicemembers. December is a particularly difficult time for many of our men and women in uniform who are away from their families and friends; some a... read more -
Taxes and Spending
I believe it is imperative that we reduce the enormous tax burden Americans currently labor under. Raising taxes takes money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans and job creators. The only thing worse than raising ta... read more -
Oil Spill Information
Senator Shelby met with Mr. Kenneth Feinberg, the government-appointed administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), regarding the oil claims process progress in Alabama on November 18. Senator Shelby has visited t... read more -
United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child
I have grave concerns about the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a United Nations treaty that seeks to establish rights for all children and require that these rights be recognized throughout the world. While the... read more -
Health Care
The passage of H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," is the broadest social and largest spending legislation in recent American history. Following a year-long, titanic battle over the future of our cou... read more -
Helping Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to the economic prosperity of this country. The federal government has set up various departments, initiatives, and services to assist them. CommerceConnect is a U.S. Departme... read more -
Balancing the Nation's Budget
On February 1, 2010, President Obama proposed his $3.83 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011 - bringing both government spending and debt to a level unprecedented by any other nation in the world. The White House projects... read more -
Air Force Tanker Replacement
On July 8, 2010, EADS submitted its bid to build 179 aerial refueling tankers based on its A330 airframe. The EADS tanker delivers value that its competitor simply cannot. The American-made KC-45’s greater fuel off... read more -
Missile Defense
The Obama administration’s recent decision to cancel the proposed missile defense site in Europe to appease Russia is misguided at best and dangerous at worst. The Iranian threat is real. We cannot allow the curren... read more -
Mortgage Trouble Information
If you are having trouble with your mortgage, first and foremost, contact your lender to discuss possibilities that may be available. There are also several foreclosure counseling resources available that may be of assist... read more