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Palmer Announces U.S. Service Academy Appointees
Birmingham, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) is proud to announce that 10 students from the Sixth District of Alabama have been accepted to United States Service Academies. Each appointee will continue his or her education at one of the U.S. Service Academies, and subsequently serve at least five years in the U.S. military.
If you're like me, your Independence Day was a little muted because of social distancing and the fact that many of our city and community Independence Day events were cancelled. John Adams, one of the our most prominent founders and our second president, actually envisioned Americans celebrating our nation's birthday with food and festivities and with the big fireworks shows. Writing to his wife Abigail, John Adams said, "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival.
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Palmer Announces Staff Changes for Republican Policy Committee
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Palmer Opposes Bill Undermining Law Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7120, a Democrat-led bill that was introduced with no Republican input, and that would undermine law enforcement officers' ability to do their jobs effectively. Following the vote, Congressman Gary Palmer released the following statement:
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Palmer Introduces Bill to Protect 2020 FSA Funds
I hope you and your family are well amidst these uncertain, difficult times for our nation. We continue to face the COVID-19 crisis, but horrific deaths and riots have also shaken many over the last few weeks. I mourn with all of those who are hurting over the unjust deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as with those who have had their lives or livelihoods endangered amidst the violent riots. I pray that justice will be swiftly served and also that law and order will be restored.
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Palmer Joins Lawsuit Against Pelosi's Proxy Voting Scheme
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Palmer: Pelosi's $3 Trillion Bill is a Threat to National Security
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted on the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800), which has been posed as COVID-19 relief legislation, but in reality, is little more than a wish list of far-left priorities that come at a price of $3 trillion. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
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Palmer Criticizes Democrat Effort for House Rules Change
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted on the Democrat plan to change House rules to invent proxy voting and remote committee work. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
I hope you and your family are well as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. The conversations have shifted to reopening our country and I am committed to making that happen for Alabama in the safest and most efficient way possible. I want to provide the latest updates on the reopening process, as well as share how I've been involved at both the state and national level. But first, here are some things you need to know.