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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Dec 14

    Hi folks! Going forward, this account will be managed by staff to get out all the latest news and updates about what Senator Jones is working on. Any tweets from Senator Jones will be signed -Doug. Thanks for following!

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  2. Dec 25

    Merry Christmas from the Jones Family!

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  3. Dec 21

    3/3: In essence, my vote tonight was a vote to proceed to find common ground. It is only by finding common ground that we can fulfill our duty to govern effectively. -Doug

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  4. Dec 21

    2/3: Working w/ & , and leadership of both parties, a commitment was forged that we would proceed with debate but that no further votes would be taken until an agreement is reached that would pass both houses of Congress and be signed by the President.

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  5. Dec 21

    1/3: On Wednesday, the Senate passed with unanimous bipartisan support a bill that would have funded the federal government. Unfortunately, the House sent us a bill that clearly could not earn the necessary votes to pass in the Senate.

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  6. Dec 21

    GREAT news — the House just passed Senator Jones’ Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act! Now it heads to the President’s desk. Sen. Jones worked w/ & on this bipartisan effort. Read their statement here:

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  7. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    Important: The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act – introduced by – passed the Senate unanimously this week. The House should pass this bipartisan bill to add transparency to civil rights cold cases before it adjourns for the year.

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  8. Dec 18

    I agree – more prisons aren’t the answer. In the Senate, we just passed the to begin reforming our criminal justice system, but we need leaders to step up at the state and local levels, too. -Doug

    Our View: Building new prisons is the wrong approach
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  9. Dec 18

    With the , we have an opportunity to make history by working together to solve one of the most important, most challenging issues of our time. I urge the Senate to take the first step by passing this vital legislation. – Doug

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  10. Dec 17

    I understand how important it is to confront the darkest moments in our history so we can begin to heal together. I thank for his partnership in passing this bill in the Senate this evening & look forward to seeing this bill through the House & to the President. – Doug

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    Today we took an important step for families of civil rights cold case victims–my bipartisan Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act earned committee approval & is 1 step closer to becoming law. Let this be a reminder that justice delayed doesn't have to be justice denied.
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  11. Dec 17

    As a recreational fisherman myself, I knew I wanted to be a part of this effort to bring our fisheries management practices into the 21st century. This is a smart policy change that will protect our fish stocks & support a vital part of our state’s economy. - Doug

    BREAKING: Thanks to the bipartisan leadership of , , , , and , the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Act today! S.1520 now heads to the U.S. House for final passage.
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  12. Dec 17

    Great news for Alabama farmers hurt by China’s retaliatory tariffs. will launch a 2nd round of relief payments following a letter from Senator Jones & . Read their letter here:

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  13. Dec 17

    Senator Jones is heading to the Senate floor to give a speech about his friend and advisor, Giles Perkins, as well as the importance of passing the . Watch here:

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  14. Dec 14

    2/2: In June, Senator Jones called for additional ships in this year’s NDAA bill & they were included in conference. Watch his speech here:

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  15. Dec 14

    1/2: Great news for south Alabama! is selected to build two new Littoral Combat Ships:

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  16. Dec 14

    Happy 199th birthday to the great state of ALABAMA! !

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  17. Dec 14

    Many high school students are making big financial decisions that will follow them the rest of their adult lives. Along w/ & , I’ve introduced legislation to help prepare young adults for these financial choices well before they’ll need to make them.

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  18. Dec 14

    1 day left, folks! by visiting .

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    Dec 13

    Today in 1646, the U.S.’s first militias formed in Massachusetts, causing December 13 to be celebrated as the birthday of the . Can you believe we’re 382 already? Time sure flies when you’re upholding America’s proudest traditions!

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    Dec 12

    If you were affected by the Virginia College closings, make sure to attend one these meetings!

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