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Senate passes resolution honoring University of South Alabama's 60th anniversary

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

The United States Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to commemorate the University of South Alabama’s 60th anniversary. Founded on May 3, 1963, the University has awarded over 90,000 degrees and is recognized for its significant contributions in education, athletics, and community service.

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Palmer supports military pay raises and restrictions on defense spending

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

Following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Service Member Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement.

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Bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. senators aims at improving opportunities for disabled Americans

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this week joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in introducing the bipartisan Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act. This legislation would allow people with disabilities and their families to save and invest through tax-free savings accounts while protecting eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

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Republican senators affirm support for nationwide IVF access

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) today led all Republican Senators in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The full text of the statement reads:

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Senate Democrats block proposed legislation on nationwide protection for ivf

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today, advocating for the passage of S.4369, the IVF Protection Act. Joined by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), Britt emphasized the importance of protecting nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The bill was blocked by Senate Democrats.

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Rep. Palmer votes to hold AG Garland in contempt over Biden interview recordings

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Following his vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a statement expressing his concerns.

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Senator Britt renews call for classified briefing on terror threats amid border crisis

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) continues to express concerns about the dangers facing the American homeland amid the ongoing crisis at the United States' southern border. Seventy days ago, Senators Britt and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sent a letter to Majority Leader U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), requesting a classified, all-member briefing on rising threats from radical Islamic terror groups, including ISIS-K, an offshoot of ISIS primarily based in Afghanistan. To date, no briefing with Administration officials...

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Senators introduce bipartisan act to optimize water research

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act of 2024 to reorganize the National Weather Service’s (NWS) 13 River Forecast Centers (RFC) under the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Water Center (NWC).

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Senators commemorate D-Day's 80th anniversary at Omaha Beach

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 7, 2024 – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) yesterday commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day from Omaha Beach, one of five beach landing sites for the Allied forces during World War II.

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Senator Britt criticizes Democrats' stance on contraception access

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2024 — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this week joined Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Senate Republican colleagues in issuing a joint statement criticizing Senate Democrats for their partisan show vote on the so-called Right to Contraception Act.

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Bipartisan Senate delegation travels to Normandy for D-Day anniversary

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced her departure for an official congressional trip as part of a bipartisan Senate delegation traveling to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing by Allied forces during World War II.

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Senator Katie Britt criticizes Democrats' 'Summer of Scare Tactics' ahead of contraception act vote

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor ahead of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s scheduled vote on the Democrats’ Right to Contraception Act. The vote is set for Wednesday, June 5.

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Senators introduce bill aimed at reducing regulatory burden on small businesses

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), alongside their colleagues Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), have introduced the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act. This legislation aims to mitigate the financial burden imposed on small businesses by federal regulations.

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Jefferson Reporter area weekly mass times

By Jefferson Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

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