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  • Fiscal Cliff

    Fiscal Cliff

    The so-called fiscal cliff describes $545 billion in severe tax increases and spending cuts that are scheduled to occur in January 2013 if the president and Congress do not act. As projected by the Congressional Budget Offic... read more
  • Taxes and Spending

    Taxes and Spending

    On December 15, the Senate voted 81-19 to pass legislation that provides a two-year extension of 2001 and 2003 tax relief provisions. I firmly supported this legislation, which ensures that American businesses and working ... read more
  • Health Care

    Health Care

    Repeal Health Care Reform The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” is the broadest social and largest spending legislation signed into law in recent American history. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Se... read more
  • Alabama Tornado Disaster

    Alabama Tornado Disaster

    Senator Shelby's thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the tornados that have left a path of destruction and devastation across the state of Alabama. Please find emergency contact information for the Red Cross, Ala... read more
  • Oil Spill Information

    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

    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
  • Helping Small Businesses

    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

    Balancing the Nation's Budget

    We have come to a point where we are out of money and out of time. Our federal debt has now reached to almost $16 trillion, up from $14 trillion only one year ago. Our accelerating debt is larger than the combined financial... read more
  • Missile Defense

    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

    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