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October 22, 2015
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Congress passed on a bipartisan basis the $612 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) funding the country's military and national defense. Thursday afternoon President Obama vetoed the NDAA, disagreeing with an increase in military action spending without increases in domestic spending.
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October 1, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), voted for H.R. 3457, the Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act. Introduced by Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA) and co-sponsored by Palmer, this bill would prohibit the lifting of any U.S. sanctions targeting Iran unless Iran pays an estimated $43.5 billion it owes in unpaid judgements as ordered by U.S. Courts, the result of civil actions taken by victims of Iranian sponsored terrorism. U.S. courts have held Iran liable for a number of attacks carried out by its terrorist proxies, including the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut and 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, which together killed 260 American servicemen.
September 23, 2015
Palmer Opposes Iran Deal
Iran presents a major threat to the U.S., to Israel, and to other allies in the region. Iranian politicians have threatened to wipe Israel "off the map," and the Iranian government continually funnels money to terrorist organizations that threaten Israel and the U.S. every day. For a number of years now, Iran has been seeking nuclear weapons, and the U.S., Israel, and our allies have been seeking to stop them.
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Event Date:
Monday, September 21, 2015 – 06:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address:
1721 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
United States
An informational meeting for anyone interested in the application process for any of the five U.S. Military Academies will be held from 6-7 p.m.
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September 11, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) voted twice today in opposition to the so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the ‘Iran Deal.’
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September 10, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), voted today for H.Res. 411. This resolution states that the Corker-Cardin law, which provided for Congressional review of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the ‘Iran Deal,’ has not been complied with since some of the relevant materials have not been provided to Congress. Subsequently, the review period has not commenced. The measure passed by a vote of 245 to 186.
September 1, 2015
ALABASTER – U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer said he “really can’t find anything good” in the Iran nuclear deal pending before Congress, and said it will be “a disaster” if it is approved.
During a Sept. 1 town hall meeting at the Alabaster City Hall, Palmer, who is serving his first term representing Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, said the pending nuclear deal could possibly give Islamic extremists access to atomic weapons.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 31, 2015
Rep. Gary Palmer held a town hall meeting at Vestavia Hills City Hall on Monday night.
“He has taken on the tough issues out there, and he hasn’t backed down, and that’s one of the things I think I like about him – he stands his ground,” said Mayor Alberto Zaragoza.
August 31, 2015
https://www.abc3340.com/clip/11809499/palmer-in-vestavia-hills
VESTAVIA HILLS - AL -
Tonight, Alabama voters in the sixth district got a chance to meet their Congressman.
August 31, 2015
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, strongly criticized the pending nuclear deal with Iran during a town hall meeting Monday night at Vestavia Hills City Hall. The agreement was the most asked about topic during the meeting along with frustration over Republican congressional leaders.