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Arlington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center: 3-star nursing home in Jefferson County

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Clarence Ball since July 1, 2003, Arlington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Releases Statement on Supplemental Spending Bill

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 13, 2024 - United States Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has expressed her concerns about the supplemental spending bill that was passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. In a statement released today, Senator Britt highlighted the need for regular order and accountability in the federal spending process.Senator Britt, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of timely action on appropriations bills. She stated, "I was proud to see all 12 Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills publicly marked up and advanced by the end...

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U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault in the U.S. Coast Guard

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal, along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, have introduced the Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act, a legislation aimed at protecting survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the United States Coast Guard. The bill would require the Coast Guard to implement a safe-to-report policy, ensuring that servicemembers and cadets are not punished for minor infractions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice when reporting incidents of sexual abuse.Senator Katie Britt emphasized the importance of protecting...

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 11, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Palmer Expresses Further Concern Regarding DOJ Report, Calls for Release of President Biden’s Recorded Interview

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 9, 2024

Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) has expressed further concern regarding the recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the possession of classified documents by Joe Biden as a private citizen. In a statement, Palmer highlighted the findings of Special Counsel Robert Hur, who stated that President Biden's memory was significantly limited during their interviews. According to Hur, Biden's memory was described as "fuzzy," "hazy," and with "significant limitations." Palmer quoted Hur as saying that Biden would present himself as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt: Biden Administration Has ‘Doubled Down on a Strategy of Appeasement’

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has criticized the Biden Administration for its approach to sanctions enforcement, describing it as a "strategy of appeasement." Speaking during a Senate hearing featuring Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Senator Britt expressed alarm over the lax enforcement policy, particularly in light of recent atrocities committed by Hamas and Iran's financing of terrorist groups.During the hearing, Senator Britt raised concerns about the harmful effects of rulemaking proposals by federal financial regulators on Main Street America. Secretary Yellen...

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U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Counter President Biden's Attack on American Energy Exports

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) have introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, a bill that aims to depoliticize the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). This bill eliminates the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize LNG exports and instead gives sole authority over the approval process to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).The introduction of this legislation comes in response to President Biden's decision to pause approvals for pending applications for U.S. LNG exports. This...

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Palmer Reacts to Biden Classified Documents Report

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

In response to the Department of Justice's report on the mishandling of classified documents by former Vice President Joe Biden, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) expressed his concerns regarding Biden's actions. Palmer stated, "The special counsel’s report paints a clear picture of former Vice President Joe Biden willfully and knowingly retaining classified material as a private citizen." He pointed out that Biden had no authority to declassify the material but continued discussing it with a ghostwriter for his memoir.Palmer further criticized the Department of...

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U.S. Senators Call on Biden Administration to Strengthen Iranian Sanctions Enforcement

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Marco Rubio, Maggie Hassan, and a bipartisan group of their colleagues have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging his administration to strengthen sanctions against Iran's illicit oil trade. The senators also expressed their support for proposed legislation in the Senate to deny Iran the financial resources it uses to attack U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East.The letter highlights the importance of enforcing sanctions on Iranian oil, especially in light of the ongoing attacks on U.S. troops by Iranian-backed groups. The senators...

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Palmer Votes to Support Israel

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 6, 2024

Representative Gary Palmer from Alabama's 6th District has expressed his unwavering support for Israel by voting in favor of the Israel Supplemental Aid Package. In a statement released following his vote, Palmer emphasized the importance of standing by Israel, which he considers to be the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East."Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, is facing threats from terrorists seeking to eliminate them from existence," Palmer stated. He highlighted the significance of the aid package, explaining that it would have provided Israel...

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Palmer Votes to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 6, 2024

Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) has voted in favor of impeaching Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement released following the vote, Palmer expressed his concerns about Mayorkas' actions and the consequences they have had on the country.Palmer accused Mayorkas of lying under oath on multiple occasions and betraying the public's trust by failing to uphold the Constitution. He also criticized Mayorkas for his alleged negligence in dealing with the flow of deadly fentanyl into communities, which is responsible for nearly 70% of all drug overdose...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Releases Statement on Supplemental Funding Bill

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2024 – United States Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has released a statement expressing her concerns about the supplemental national security bill that is set to be debated in the Senate this week.In her statement, Senator Britt highlights the delay in enacting the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. She emphasizes that despite the bills being marked up and advanced by the end of July, none have been enacted in the past 193 days. This delay is significant considering that Fiscal Year 2024 began 127 days ago.Senator Britt criticizes Senator...

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 4, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Jefferson Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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FDA: 1 company in cities within Shelby County received 2 citations in January

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Shelby County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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1 company in a city within Shelby County received one inspection in January

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Shelby County that received an FDA inspection in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement on WDHN’s Mike Gurspan

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 1, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) expressed her condolences and admiration for Mike Gurspan, a beloved journalist and community figure in the Dothan television market who passed away on Wednesday.In a statement released today, Senator Britt praised Gurspan's contributions to the Wiregrass community, saying, "Mike Gurspan was a pillar of the Wiregrass and a true credit to his profession. I can't imagine tuning into the local news in my hometown and not seeing him doing what he loved."Senator Britt also highlighted her personal...

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How many companies in cities across Jefferson County received FDA citations in January?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jefferson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How many companies in cities in Jefferson County received FDA inspections in January?

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jefferson County that received an FDA inspection in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Palmer Introduces Legislation to Prevent Racism in Medicare

By Jefferson Reporter | Feb 1, 2024

Representative Gary Palmer has reintroduced the Prevent Racism in Medicare Act (PRIMA) to combat racially discriminatory policies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and ensure equal treatment for all Americans. The bill aims to prevent healthcare providers from being forced to adhere to HHS policies that incentivize Critical Race Theory and divide patients along racial lines.In a statement, Rep. Palmer emphasized the importance of equality in healthcare, stating, "All Americans should be treated the same by their doctors, regardless of race, and the...