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Alabama Republican Reps are all in as House passes 2016 budget: AL in DC

March 25, 2015

By: Leada Gore, AL.com

Alabama Republican Reps are all in as House passes 2016 budget: AL in DC

The U.S. House has passed the Republican version of the 2016 budget.

The measure, which passed on a vote of 228-199, received the support of every Republican from the Alabama delegation. Included in the budget is $96 billion for the Pentagon's war fund, almost a $40 billion increase over the White House's proposal.

Alabama Republicans back House budget slashing $5.5 trillion in spending

March 25, 2015

In The News

By: Cliff Sims, Yellowhammer News

Alabama Republicans back House budget slashing $5.5 trillion in spending

WASHINGTON — With the support of Alabama’s six Republican congressmen, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2016 that Republicans claim will slash spending by $5.5 trillion over a decade. The Budget Resolution sets Congress’ general framework for taxing and spending, which is to be filled in later with specific provisions, including tax policy and appropriations.

Palmer Says We Must End Era of Relentless Deficits

March 18, 2015

In The News

By: Brandon Mosley, Alabama Political Reporter

Palmer Says We Must End Era of Relentless Deficits

Tuesday, March 17, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement following the release of a House GOP proposed FY 2016 budget. Congressman Palmer serves on the House Budget Committee.

Are Alabamians getting their money's worth in Washington? Let's find out: AL in DC

March 18, 2015

In The News

By: Leada Gore, AL.com

Are Alabamians getting their money's worth in Washington? Let's find out: AL in…

Alabama's legislative delegation has nine members: Sens. Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions and Reps. Bradley Byrne, Mike Rogers, Martha Roby, Terri Sewell, Gary Palmer, Robert Aderholt and Mo Brooks. The group has eight Republicans and one Democrat, Terri Sewell of Birmingham.

Palmer Statement on ‘A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America’ Proposal

March 17, 2015

Press Release

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer, a member of the Budget Committee, offers the following statement on the proposed budget released today: “One of my first priorities as a member of Congress is getting the country’s fiscal house in order.

Palmer grills Obama budget director: Your budget ‘defies common sense’

February 6, 2015

In The News

By: Elizabeth Beshears

Palmer grills Obama budget director: Your budget ‘defies common sense’

WASHINGTON — Alabama's newest Congressman, Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL6), took his turn to grill President Obama's budget director in a House Budget Committee hearing Wednesday.

Issues:Spending Cuts and Debt

AL lawmakers critical of Obama's budget plan

February 3, 2015

In The News

WAFF Staff, WAFF 48

AL lawmakers critical of Obama's budget plan

MONTGOMERY, AL (WAFF) -

President Obama revealed his record $4 trillion spending plan to Congress on Monday, a budget that is being widely viewed as "dead on arrival."

Issues:Spending Cuts and Debt

Palmer Statement on President Obama’s Budget

February 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer, a member of the House Budget Committee, offers the following statement concerning the budget proposed by President Obama:

Issues:Spending Cuts and Debt

Palmer Receives Subcommittee Assignments

January 16, 2015

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Gary Palmer, a member of the Oversight and Government Reform, and Space, Science and Technology Committees has received three subcommittee assignments. Palmer will serve on the Space, Science and Technology Subcommittees on Environment, and Research and Technology. He will also serve on the Interior Subcommittee for Oversight and Government Reform.

Issues:Energy and the Environment

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