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Palmer Remembers Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

September 10, 2015

For Immediate Release Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) notes the 14th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and encourages all Americans to remember the men and women who died that day, as well as those who gave their lives fighting Al-Quada and their allies. Palmer says the following:

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Palmer: EPA Needs to Clean Up its Act

September 9, 2015

Press Release

For Immediate Release Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, participated in a hearing on the Animas River spill. The Animas River spill occurred when government contractors, working on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spilled an estimated 3 million gallons of wastewater full of heavy metals from the Gold King Mine into the Animas River, which empties into the San Juan River. The result has been massive contamination in three states: Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.

Issues:Energy and the Environment

Dave Brat toppled the GOP establishment, now he’s asking Alabama to help him do it again

September 4, 2015

In The News

By: Elizabeth Beshears, Yellowhammer News

Dave Brat toppled the GOP establishment, now he’s asking Alabama to help him do…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Virginia Congressman Dave Brat made international headlines in 2014 when he defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary. On Friday, Brat came to the Yellowhammer State to highlight his teamwork with some of Alabama's most conservative members of Congress.

Brat and Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL6) sat down for an in-studio interview with Yellowhammer Radio host Cliff Sims to discuss the current climate in DC, some of the hottest political topics of the day, and the 2016 Presidential race.

Alabama Congressmen applaud scheduled Planned Parenthood hearing

September 2, 2015

In The News

By: Elizabeth Beshears, Yellowhammer News

Alabama Congressmen applaud scheduled Planned Parenthood hearing

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judicial Committee Wednesday announced it has scheduled the first hearing on abortion provider Planned Parenthood, ensuring that the controversy over fetal tissue takes center stage when Congress returns from recess next week. The hearing, titled “Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining the Horrific Abortion Practices at the Nation’s Largest Abortion Provider,” will likely be the first of many such hearings for Planned Parenthood this fall.

Palmer Announces Fire Grant for the Helena Fire Department

September 1, 2015

Press Release

Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) announced today that the Helena Fire Department received an Assistance to Firefighters grant for $176,191 from the Department of Homeland Security. The department’s application competed against thousands through a peer review process for a portion of federal funding.

Palmer: Iran nuclear deal ‘a disaster’

September 1, 2015

In The News

By: Neal Wagner, Shelby County Reporter

Palmer: Iran nuclear deal ‘a disaster’

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

HFD receives $176,191 grant for emergency vehicle

September 1, 2015

In The News

By: Graham Brooks, Shelby County Reporter

HFD receives $176,191 grant for emergency vehicle

HELENA–The Helena Fire Department has learned that it will be the new recipient of a much needed new emergency medical/operations vehicle through a grant received from the Department of Homeland Security. Congressman Gary Palmer announced on Aug. 31 that the Helena Fire Department received an Assistance to Firefighters grant for $176,191. The department’s application competed against thousands through a peer review process for a portion of federal funding.

Rep. Gary Palmer visits Vestavia Hills

August 31, 2015

In The News

By: Erica Techo

Rep. Gary Palmer visits Vestavia Hills

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.

Issues:Energy and the EnvironmentSpending Cuts and Debt

Rep. Gary Palmer holds town hall in Vestavia Hills

August 31, 2015

In The News

By: Edward Burch, ABC 33/40

Rep. Gary Palmer holds town hall in Vestavia Hills

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VESTAVIA HILLS - AL -

Tonight, Alabama voters in the sixth district got a chance to meet their Congressman.

Gary Palmer made a stop in Vestavia Hills tonight. Palmer is hosting a series of town hall meetings within his district. These meetings allowed the public to ask questions, and get Palmer's opinions on issues facing America.

Palmer slams Iran deal at Vestavia Hills town hall

August 31, 2015

In The News

By: Howard Koplowitz, AL.com

Palmer slams Iran deal at Vestavia Hills town hall

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.

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