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Fire departments in Oneonta and Graysville have received grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help purchase new equipment, according to U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer's office.
Oneonta Fire and Rescue Service was awarded a grant worth $174,286 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, according to a news release from Clifford Smith, a spokesman for Palmer.
Farmers and agricultural groups across Alabama are expressing concern this week over how producers will be affected by new Clean Water Act regulations announced this week by the Environmental Protection Agency.
While legal experts are still reviewing the final rule, farm groups — like the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alabama Cattlemen's Association — say EPA's past efforts to broaden its jurisdiction are cause for concern.
HOOVER – On Thursday, May 28, Support Our Soldiers Alabama hosted its fourth-annual Memorial Day Dinner at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Hoover.
Support Our Soldiers Alabama is a non-profit organization that was started by Shelby County residents Dr. and Mrs. Thomas (Charon) Rivers, Sr. after the death of their son, Lance Cpl. Thomas Rivers, Jr., who was killed in action in Afghanistan on April 28, 2010.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Gary Palmer spoke out this week against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest major regulation, which opponents say is a significant overreach of the bureaucracy's power.
Along with the Army Corps of Engineers, the EPA is seeking to redefine "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act to include small areas water collects or could collect, such as ditches, puddles and small ponds.
On Tuesday, May 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request by the Obama Administration to implement its controversial Executive Amnesty Plan.
US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a written statement applauding the ruling:
For Immediate Release
Washington D.C. - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied a request by the Obama Administration to implement its unconstitutional executive amnesty plan. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement.
MONTEVALLO – Alabama National Cemetery paid tribute to the nation's heroes, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, during a Memorial Day ceremony today.
The National Cemetery Administration hosted ceremonies across the country with the help of local communities.
Each community added their own special touch of patriotism and "thanks" from a grateful nation during the events.
Participants and attendees included local military, Veteran Service Organizations, and community and elected leaders.