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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.

More than 100 Alabama Farmers Federation members traveled to the nation's capital for the Washington Legislative Conference May 19-22.

Despite what House Ways and Means Committee chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)58% —the chief proponent of Obamatrade—says about the votes being there to pass it in the House, House Republicans are building a firewall against Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that would fast-track President Obama's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pacific Rim trade deal.

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WASHINGTON — Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1), a member of the House Armed Forces Committee, applauded his colleagues Thursday for voting to approve the National Defense Authorization Act that will fund the construction of three additional Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) in Alabama's first district.