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August 30, 2015
HACKLEBURG, AL (WAFF) -
Four years of attending class in portable buildings have come to an end for students in Marion County.
Congressmen Gary Palmer and Robert Aderholt were in attendance Sunday for the dedication of the brand-new Hackleburg High School.
August 27, 2015
For the past 15 years, a little-known Alabamian has been a secret weapon for some of Congress's most conservative lawmakers. He calls himself a "Happy Warrior," who is a level 15 conservative on scale of 1-10. And he has a famous name, though he's never been confused with a movie star while walking around Capitol Hill.
His name is William Smith. And at first blush, his life probably sounds pretty familiar to many people from the South.
"I center my life around 3 things: faith, family, and football," Smith explained while sitting in Yellowhammer's downtown Birmingham offices.
August 27, 2015
It’s August, and that means the Alabama Delegation has been back home in the Yellowhammer state forAugust Recess, and will pick up business in Washington, D.C. after Labor Day.
But don’t let the name fool you, the “recess” is designed to give members of Congress an opportunity to reconnect with the constituents they represent.
August 27, 2015
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota issued a temporary injunction against the controversial “Waters of the United States” rule Thursday which would have given the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unprecedented authority over irrigation, puddles, and ditches.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 26, 2015
Friday, August 21 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) announced in a statement that he strongly opposes the EPA’s newly proposed rule on methane emissions that will apply to new or modified oil or natural gas sources. Palmer warned that the effect of the strict new rules will be to discourage the development of America’s vast untapped energy reserves and to increase the cost of energy. Rep. Palmer cited a study conducted by the University of Texas in coordination with the Environmental Defense Fund, Palmer noted that methane admissions represented approximately 0.38 percent of the total natural gas withdrawal and production in 2012.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 24, 2015
Congressman Gary Palmer had lunch with some of Pelham’s first responders at Louie’s Fine Foods on Aug. 21. Palmer addressed concerns with the Iran deal, the EPA, healthcare, Planned Parenthood and more, giving attendees an update on Washington.
Issues:Energy and the Environment
August 24, 2015
Congressman Gary Palmer will hold a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 at Vestavia Hills City Hall. The event is open to the public and will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinion on current events with Palmer.
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August 24, 2015
For Immediate Release
Alabaster, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) will hold a Town Hall event at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st in Alabaster, AL. The event is open to the public and will afford the people of the 6th Congressional District the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinion on current events with Congressman Palmer. This event is being hosted by Mayor Marty Handlon and the City of Alabaster.
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August 24, 2015
For Immediate Release
Vestavia Hills, AL – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) will hold a Town Hall event at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31st in Vestavia Hills, AL. The event is open to the public and will afford the people of the 6th Congressional District the opportunity to ask questions and share their opinion on current events with Congressman Palmer. This event is being hosted by Mayor Butch Zaragoza and the City of Vestavia Hills.
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August 21, 2015
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL) announced today that the Indian Ford Fire District located in Bessemer received an Assistance to Firefighters - Operations and Safety grant for $70,858, awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).