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January 5, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez open to compromise with GOP over speaker of the House

“I mean, hey, if we could get some chairs,” Ocasio-Cortez told reporters.

By Dave Goldiner New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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US House fails to elect Speaker after three more votes on second day

Kevin McCarthy not only wasn’t giving up, he was sounding optimistic after calling off a night-time session.

By The Associated Press

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Who is Byron Donalds? Florida lawmaker faces Kevin McCarthy in battle for Speaker of the House

Donalds, 44, is young, conservative and outspoken. He is a vocal supporter of both Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump.

By Kirby Wilson Tampa Bay Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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‘What a shame’: Alabama’s Terri Sewell calls out House GOP over failed votes

Democrat is not happy over Republican 'infighting.'

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Alabama House Republicans sticking with Kevin McCarthy for speaker

McCarthy has failed to win majority in 4 votes so far.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Matt Gaetz calls Kevin McCarthy a ‘squatter’ as Trump rallies Republicans

Gaetz (R-Fla.) wrote a letter to the architect of the Capitol, asking, “How long will he remain there before he is considered a squatter?”

By Nolan D. McCaskill Los Angeles Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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