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U.S. Senator Katie Britt, Colleagues Successfully Challenge Harmful Biden Administration Rules

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2024 — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) stood firm in her stance against the Biden Administration's regulatory agenda as she recently voted in favor of two Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolutions of disapproval. Senator Britt emphasized, "In every corner of our nation, the Biden Administration seeks to impose far-reaching and unnecessary regulations on hardworking Americans." She further added, "These overly burdensome rules are blatant evidence of a partisan political agenda being prioritized over 21st-century job creation and economic...

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U.S. Senators Urge Secretary of Defense to Hold NATO Members Accountable for Defense Spending

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, alongside Senators Tom Cotton and Dan Sullivan, recently penned a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, emphasizing the importance of NATO members meeting their defense spending commitments. In the letter, the Senators highlighted the necessity for all NATO allies to contribute their fair share to collective defense efforts.The Senators pointed out that while NATO countries collectively increased defense spending by 11% in 2023, only a limited number of nations currently fulfill their defense spending obligations under previous agreements....

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Which former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 7, 2024

These former Jefferson Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 6, 2024

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

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U.S. Senators Call for Classified Briefing on Terror Threats

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2024 — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have called on Senate leadership to schedule a classified briefing on the escalating terror threats faced by the United States.The Senators expressed their concerns regarding the increasing threats from radical Islamic terror groups, particularly ISIS-K, an offshoot of ISIS primarily based in Afghanistan. They emphasized the repercussions of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, stating, "As many experts have warned, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has created new threats...

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U.S. Senators Demand Transparency Over Iran Sanctions Waivers

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with Ranking Member Tim Scott and several Senate Republican colleagues, have raised concerns over the Biden Administration's decision to renew Iran sanctions waivers. In a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Senators demanded transparency regarding U.S. enabled payments to Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism."It is unfathomable that this is the context in which the administration determined that it was within the national security interest of the United States to waive...

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U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Maternal Health Care Access

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, and Tina Smith have introduced the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to maternal health care in rural areas. Senator Britt emphasized the importance of this initiative by stating, “I’m proud to join Senator Hassan in leading this important bipartisan legislation to support moms and empower rural hospitals with the resources needed to provide quality care to women in their communities.”Senator Hassan echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the necessity of high-quality care...

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On Sunday, March 31, former Pinson Valley High School Kam Woods collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By Jefferson Reporter | Apr 1, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 11 seed.