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As people around our nation gather around dinner tables with friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, I am reminded of President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation.

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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) complimented the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently for proposing a new rule that would rein in federal overreach that was seen during the Biden administration.

Palmer participated in an event at the EPA Headquarters Wednesday where the EPA and the Department of the Army announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, common-sense definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

“This proposed rule is long overdue and a win for the American people,” Palmer said.

By Ramsey Touchberry

EXCLUSIVE — Republicans in Congress are renewing a push to combat noncitizen voting in federal elections, directing their attention to the registration forms used to vote by mail.

By Miranda Willson

Republicans praised the Trump administration’s draft rewrite of a key Clean Water Act regulation, calling it a win for farmers, businesses, homebuilders and landowners who would see reduced permitting costs.

About half a dozen Republican lawmakers attended an event at EPA headquarters Monday announcing the rollout of the new proposed “waters of the U.S.” definition.

Dr. Bill Chitwood

On Friday, November 7 2025, local Veterans were honored at the Pelham Civic Complex during a pinning ceremony hosted by Gary Palmer, U.S.