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Next Meeting - 08/11/25, 7 PM, Ozark-Dale Library
Focus on Alabama Federal Officials (Post 2024 Election):
Barry the oddsbeater. Can Moore pull off senate upset?
GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville Says ‘Radical’ Leftists Made Trump Sick After Diagnosis Goes Public
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gop-senator-tommy-tuberville-says-213230087.html
Comment: Coach, are you sure it's not the radical MAGA folks looking for the Epstein client list? Maybe RFK Jr. can blame a vaccine or two? [sarcasm added]
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote to cut funding for foreign aid and public media
Comment: "A $9 billion rescissions package supported by President Donald Trump passed the Senate on Thursday morning in a mostly party-line 51-48 vote. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, voted no, but every other Republican senator, including Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, voted to pass the spending cuts."
Tuberville warns US citizens: “Don’t hang around illegals”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/tuberville-warns-us-citizens-don-160452544.html
Comment: "Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., advised U.S. citizens on Wednesday not to associate with undocumented immigrants lest they be swept up in raids by federal agents."
"As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to carry out arrests across the country, U.S. citizens have found themselves caught up, facing detention and arrest, purely by association."
Comment: " 'Well, first of all, don’t put yourself in a situation where that happens,' Tuberville said, in a video shared to X. 'And I’m sure with all the illegals we have in this country, you’re gonna probably have some mistakes happen. That’s gonna happen.' "
"Tuberville went on to warn U.S. citizens that 'hanging around' undocumented immigrants could lead to them being detained or arrested by association."
Comment: So, is Coach Tommy telling us that arrest, detainment, and possible deportation of U.S. citizens is our fault, rather than ICE's fault? Mistakes "gonna happen." Mistakes like voting for Tommy Tuberville?
Katie Britt says DOJ should ‘release everything’ on Jeffrey Epstein files - al.com
Tuberville, Alabama company push for 100% tariff on foreign cabinets - Alabama Daily News
https://aldailynews.com/tuberville-alabama-company-push-for-100-tariff-on-foreign-cabinets/
Comment: "A family owned cabinet company from Ashland, Alabama, is urging the Trump administration to issue sweeping tariffs on foreign cabinets, arguing the imports make it difficult for domestic manufacturers to compete."
Comment: "In March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order launching a new trade investigation into the national security threats of imported timber and lumber, including their derivative products such as cabinetry. The Section 232 investigation under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 could lead to more tariffs on lumber and cabinets, which Wellborn Cabinet and Tuberville support."
Comment: "The National Association of Home Builders strongly opposes the investigation into foreign lumber being a national security threat, arguing the 'housing crisis is a bigger threat to national security than imported lumber or timber,' the organization said in a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick"
" 'Without imported lumber, housing starts would slow and the cost to construct a new home would rise significantly as domestic lumber supply contracts without meaningfully satisfying existing demand,' the NAHB wrote."
Comment: Aren't housing prices high enough, without Tuberville supported tariffs making them even more expensive?
Tuberville claims Democrats may have ‘destroyed’ Epstein files evidence - al.com
al.com https://share.google/ccILUniSyuYmnpCTk
Comment: The insanity continues. When all else fails, blame the Democrats!
AL.com: Alabama congressman teases ‘big announcement’: Is he running for US Senate?
Comment: "Congressman Barry Moore, who has said he might run for the U.S. Senate, posted on social media Friday that will make an announcement on August 15."
Alabama lawmakers react to passage of Trump Administration spending bill
https://share.google/m7Ma1sLctsT6kRfBx
Comment: "There has been much debate on how the Trump Administration’s Big Beautiful Bill will affect healthcare in Alabama. The bill will provide $50 million {article error - $50 billion allocated to rural health care systems nationwide} to rural health care systems across the country. Alabama representative Barry Moore says this will help hospitals in Alabama significantly."
" '“I have the most rural hospitals of any member in Alabama’s congressional district, so that’s good for my hospitals and my local communities,' Moore said."
"But Alabama Representative Terri Sewell says this money will not be enough to counteract the impacts the bill’s cuts to Medicaid will have on rural hospitals."
" 'With these kinds of cuts, a trillion dollars from Medicare, the fear of hospital closures is real,' Sewell said. 'In fact, this bill is anticipated to close 330 hospitals across this country, including five hospitals in Alabama.' ”
Comment: Which Congressperson makes more sense to you?
Katie Britt didn’t flinch
https://www.al.com/news/2025/07/katie-britt-didnt-flinch.html
Comment: "When it came time for someone to go on TV and argue that a bill that cuts taxes for the rich and safety nets for the poor wouldn’t hurt Alabama, she took the job. She went on TV and promoted the bill’s promise without a concession of concern, not a shadow of doubt."
"She didn’t flinch."
Britt and Tuberville enter Trump’s fantasy world at Alabama’s expense | Alabama Reflector
Tommy Tuberville’s racism and ‘rat’ talk isn’t welcome here; he shouldn’t be, either
AL.com: Alabama Muslims invite Tuberville to visit mosque after ‘Communist, Islamic’ remark
Comment: "The Alabama chapter of a prominent Muslim civil rights organization has invited Sen. Tommy Tuberville to visit one of the state’s mosques following remarks he made to a conservative broadcaster."
"The invitation followed Tuberville’s statement that Democrats considering moving to Alabama would not be welcomed if they intend to, 'bring that Communist, Islamic atmosphere' with them."
Comment: Do you think that many folks in Alabama don't want to welcome an ignorant racist into Alabama and certainly don't want one to be their governor?
AL.com: Tuberville says ‘inner city rats’ live off the American taxpayers: Trump should send them ‘back home’
Comment: Do you think Coach Tuberville is referring to some of the billionaires who find a way to pay little or no taxes, or to immigrants who actually pay income taxes and social security taxes, despite the fact that undocumented immigrants won't be able to collect social security payments when they retire?
GOP senator calls for Senate parliamentarian to be fired after ruling against Medicaid cuts
https://www.yahoo.com/news/gop-senator-calls-senate-parliamentarian-150639622.html
Comment: :Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) on Thursday called for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to fire Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough 'ASAP,' hours after she delivered a major ruling against a Republican proposal to slash hundreds of billions of dollars in federal Medicaid spending to help pay for President Trump’s tax agenda."
Comment: "Senate Republicans are using budget reconciliations rules to pass their bill so they can get around a Senate filibuster, which would otherwise allow Democrats to block the measure."
Comment: Tuberville is certainly welcome to introduce these Medicaid cuts in separate legislation that is not part of a budget reconciliation process. With a separate bill, the parliamentary restrictions would not apply, but Democrats would then have the opportunity to filibuster, making passage much more difficult. Apparently, Tuberville wants to ignore Senate rules he doesn't like.
Alabama Democrat condemns Trump over War Powers Resolution, not briefing Congress on Iran
Comment: " 'First, President Trump blatantly ignored the Constitution by taking offensive military action without congressional approval.,' Sewell wrote."
" 'Now, his administration is refusing to come before Congress and provide answers.' "
Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville and the situational concern for the truth - al.com
Opinion | When did Tuberville start caring about SNAP?
https://www.alreporter.com/2025/06/18/opinion-when-did-tuberville-start-caring-about-snap/
Comment: "Now, having laid out Tuberville’s statements on SNAP over these past few years, I’m not so convinced he’s adequately concerned about the over 750,000 Alabamians who need SNAP to buy food every month."
"What I do believe is that Tuberville’s pretty sure he’s going to be elected governor next year and doesn’t want to be stuck with a $119 million bill he’ll have to figure out how to pay. So he decided he could try actually legislating for a week to make his life in Montgomery a tad easier."
Sewell introduces bill to tackle doctor shortage
https://aldailynews.com/sewell-introduces-bill-to-tackle-doctor-shortage/
Comment: "U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, is leading bipartisan legislation to expand medical residency positions nationwide to address the physician shortage."
"Sewell, joined by Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, reintroduced recently the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to add 14,000 Medicare-supported residency slots gradually over the next seven years."
AL.com: Gavin Newsom calls out Alabama murder rate after Tuberville says LA is ‘a third world country’
Comment: "Tuberville joined President Donald Trump in calling for Newsom’s arrest after he claimed the federal government was overstepping its bounds when Trump activated the National Guard -- without the governor’s permission to maintain order in Los Angeles."
Congressman Shomari Figures and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed react to potential Job Corps shutdown
Comment: " 'At a time where we are seeing jobs being outsourced, this is key to making sure we can do what we call onshore more jobs, and more manufacturing, and more capabilities here in the United States, and making sure that it’s fully funded permanently, and not something that we continue to have to fight with every single appropriations budget about the relevance of it,' Figures said."
"Figures says without Job Corps, the futures of young people are in jeopardy."
Tommy Tuberville is worried this part of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will hurt Alabama - al.com
Tuberville raises alarms on GOP food-aid plan as he seeks governorship - Live Updates - POLITICO
Comment: "Several former Republican governors in the Senate have sounded alarms over a controversial House GOP plan to help pay for the Trump megabill by pushing billions in federal food aid costs to states."
"Now there’s a would-be governor raising similar concerns. Behind the scenes in recent days, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama raised issues over the provision with GOP leaders and pushed for the plan to be scaled back, according to three Republicans granted anonymity to describe the conversations."
He lost by 57% spread last year. Now Tom Holmes is first to announce for 2026 congressional race
Who could replace Tuberville in the Senate
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He voted for Trump, twice. Now he wants to take down MAGA and the "pathetic" Tommy Tuberville
https://www.yahoo.com/news/voted-trump-twice-now-wants-094504011.html
Comment: Having been a Republican and having voted for Trump twice, can he be qualified to run as a Democratic candidate?
Military Moves, School Enrollment and Spouse Employment Were Upended by Tuberville Promotions Blockade
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
Trump firing first Black librarian of Congress by email a ‘disgrace,’ Alabama Democrat says
The Guardian: US House approves ‘dumb’ legislation renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘Gulf of America’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/08/us-house-gulf-of-mexico
Comment: If this legislation becomes law, how much will it cost Alabama Gulf Coast businesses and state/local governments to implement it? Our congressman, Barry Moore, cosponsored this bill from Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Alabama Democrat introduces legislation to protect land-grant schools
Senator Tommy Tuberville: We "can't afford" due process | Video | waaytv.com
Comment: Is this Tommy Tuberville's idea of defending the Constitution?
AL.com: Rural hospitals could get $5 million grants under Alabama congressman’s bipartisan bill
Barry Moore: President Trump is delivering on his promises – and the swamp is terrified - Yellowhammer News
Comment: "Are Moore's statements credible to anyone outside of Trump's MAGA base?
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore: Gulf Coast industries 'excited' about Trump’s tariffs
Comment: Are the majority of industries on the Alabama Gulf Coast "excited" about the tariffs, including those associated with shipping in and out of the Port of Mobile?
WSFA: Federal legislation targets financial relief for Alabama’s rural hospitals
Comment: Legislation introduced by Alabama Democratic Congressman Shomari Figures. Includes Video.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel on 77th Day of Independence, Joins Colleagues in Effort to Combat UN’s Persecution of Israel - Senator Katie Britt
Comment: Please evaluate Britt's promise of "unwavering support" in the context of recent headlines from the Middle East:
"AP News: Gaza aid dries up as Israeli blockade enters a third month "
"Reuters: Restrictions on aid deliveries by foreign governments may violate law, US lawmakers say"
"The Guardian: Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says"
"CNN: Netanyahu vows to relocate Gaza’s population after security cabinet approves plan to ‘conquer’ the enclave"
"The Independent: Israeli cabinet approves plan to capture all of Gaza and keep its soldiers there indefinitely"
Links to these articles can be found under our Foreign Policy news heading.
NPR: New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5345820/alabama-black-voters-new-second-congressional-district
Video: Watch "Tommy Tuberville Discusses Possible Run For Alabama Governor" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/1xmB8IrtVPs?feature=shared
NBC News: Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama
AL.com: Alabama political heavyweights gear up to battle for Tuberville’s Senate seat: Who to watch
Video: Watch "Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on the NIH cuts impact on UAB" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/-IijdggiAwY?feature=shared
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Comment: Running as a Democrat?
Foley speaking engagement by US Rep. Barry Moore sparks protest
Lifelong Alabama Republican who bashed Trump at DNC running to send ‘Tuberville back to Florida’ - al.com
Comment: Lifelong Republican running as a Democrat?
Mobile businessman launches campaign to take on Tommy Tuberville in 2026
AL.com: Alabama Republicans back Trump budget plan despite past deficit warnings
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
AL.com: Tommy Tuberville wants to sell you something
https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/tommy-tuberville-wants-to-sell-you-something.html
Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2025/04/07/democrat-dakarai-larriett-launches-u-s-senate-campaign/
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Says 'Woke Globalists' Are ‘Pushing Kids’ To Become Transgender Athletes In Women’s Sports
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sen-tommy-tuberville-says-woke-212606089.html
Comment: Does anyone else think that this is the master plan of the "woke globalists?" Please remember that these ridiculous statements are from your senator. These type of statements adversely impact outside perceptions regarding the intelligence of Alabama citizens, who actually tend to be a lot smarter than "Coach."
Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty
AL.com: Relocating FBI headquarters to Huntsville ‘not a good move,’ Rep. Dale Strong says in phone town hall
Email shows senator did receive town hall invite, despite Tuberville saying otherwise | WBHM 90.3
Crypto News: Bitcoin in retirement plans? Sen. Tuberville revives crypto bill
https://crypto.news/bitcoin-in-retirement-plans-sen-tuberville-revives-crypto-bill/
The Hill: Moskowitz quips that Bin Laden supports Lee’s bill to abolish the TSA
Comment: It's not just Mike Lee's bill. Tuberville is involved with him in the attempt to abolish the TSA.
AL.com: Tuberville backs detaining of Alabama doctoral student Homeland Security says posed ‘security concerns’
Comment: As usual, Tuberville has a comment about 'security concerns' without having any knowledge, one way or the other.
Video: From AL Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell: I just got some very troubling news.
https://x.com/RepTerriSewell/status/1905321508601241785
Comment: About $190M CDC grant for Alabama terminated without warning, impacting county health departments throughout AL.
As GOP cuts back on town halls, Shomari Figures bashes DOGE cuts in Mobile
Comment: Although Democrat Shomari Figures represents Alabama Congressional District 2 (adjacent to our District 1 - Barry Moore), at least he is not afraid to speak in person with his constituents in a town hall meeting.
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Accidentally Comes Up With A Demonic New Name For A Triangle
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sen-tommy-tuberville-accidentally-comes-042616970.html
Group warns federal funding cuts could hurt Alabamians as Congress considers budget
Trump Deportations Hit Major—and Costly—Snag
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-deportations-hit-major-costly-145327942.html
Comment: See Tuberville's comment in article.
Video: Watch SEN. KATIE BRITT'S WEAK RESPONSE TO NIH CUTS on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ouDJLcPQwdY
AL.com: ‘Lip service over public service?’: Billboard slams Sen. Britt over UAB funding cuts
Video: Alabama is learning the hard way what happens when its senators don't do their jobs
https://www.tiktok.com/@alabamafication/video/7470514264931896622
AL.com: Alabama learns what happens when senators don’t do their jobs
https://www.al.com/news/2025/02/alabama-learns-what-happens-when-senators-dont-do-their-jobs.html
Alabama Congressional Maps Go on Trial - Democracy Docket
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/alabama-congressional-maps-go-on-trial/
WSFA: Alabama congressman co-sponsors bill to expand health care coverage (Shomari Figures)
https://www.wsfa.com/2025/02/06/alabama-congressman-co-sponsors-bill-expand-health-care-coverage/
Video: Watch "WATCH: 5 things to know about birthright citizenship" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VA1axPaMs
Video: Watch "The history and legacy of birthright citizenship in the U.S." on YouTube
https://youtu.be/yEVBlXP5LBY?feature=shared
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Air Force says it will teach video on first Black pilots after DEI review
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/air-force-tuskegee-airmen-dei-compliance-trump-rcna189365
Sewell calls on Air Force to reinstate Tuskegee Airmen video: ‘not DEI,’ but history
Alabama Political Reporter: Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act
Video: US Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he didn't see it? (Jan. 6 riot at capital)
https://www.tiktok.com/@alabamafication/video/7465722412601003310
AL.com: ‘Mind boggling act of cowardice,’ late-night comedian says of Tuberville’s pardon reaction
Alabama Political Reporter: Sens. Britt and Tuberville co-sponsor bill to repeal methane tax
Tuberville praises Pete Hegseth at hearing: Claims ‘woke’ policies hurt military recruitment - al.com
Republican senator says California ‘doesn’t deserve funding’ after devastating wildfires | The Independent (Tommy Tuberville)
Jon Stewart slams Tuberville’s ‘psychotic’ California wildfire comments: ‘There’s something wrong with you’ - al.com
CNN VIDEO: Sen. Britt argues for bill’s aim to overturn Supreme Court precedent on immigration | CNN Politics
AL.com: Rep. Figures builds cross-aisle relationships in first weeks in Congress
AL.com: Alabama freshman Rep. Figures to focus on infrastructure, farming in new committee roles
WSFA: Alabama congressman signs onto Gulf of Mexico name-change legislation (Barry Moore)
https://www.wsfa.com/2025/01/10/alabama-congressman-signs-onto-gulf-mexico-name-change-legislation/
AL.com: Tommy Tuberville said he has ‘paid close to a million dollars in Social Security.’ That’s impossible
Alabama congressman moves to abolish ATF for ‘unconstitutional overreach,’ violating gun rights (Barry Moore)
Blumenthal slams Tuberville for saying vetting Trump picks not GOP’s ‘job’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/blumenthal-slams-tuberville-saying-vetting-153456343.html
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Tommy Tuberville backs Trump’s plan for Department of Education: ‘SHUT IT DOWN!’
AL.com: Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville endorses Rick Scott for majority leader: ‘America First agenda...now’
Tuberville says Biden should be ‘arrested’: Claims Democrats ‘stole’ 2020 election from Trump - al.com
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