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February 12, 2023

Alabama Politics

Politics

Cameron Smith: When it comes to Social Security, Biden is his own worst nightmare

Politicians proclaiming their intent to maintain the Social Security status quo are, quite literally, advocating for a radical cut to beneficiaries in a relatively short time frame.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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New Alabama House speaker says improving education stands as No. 1 goal

Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, leads the House of Representatives into session for the first time in March.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Madison County lawmakers to hold open forum for constituents

The forum will be an opportunity to express concerns to legislators.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Alabama congressman signs on to ‘Ukraine Fatigue Resolution’ to end military, financial aid to country

The resolution, authored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., calls for stopping aid to Ukraine and "urges all combatants to reach a peace agreement."

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama’s Barry Moore co-sponsors bill to abolish U.S. Department of Education

“The Department of Education is a nest of radical D.C. activists masquerading as educators pushing indoctrination schemes of radical anti-American ideas. For our children’s protection, it must be abolished,” he said.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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33 members of Congress call on Hyundai to cut ties with child labor suppliers

"There is a systemic effort within the Hyundai supply chain to recruit child labor from abroad," their letter states.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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