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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.