U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alabama
Rep. Sewell Announces $14+ Million in Department of Transportation RAISE Grants for the Cities of York and Fairfield
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Fairfield, AL -- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $14,749,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to reduce blocked railroad crossings, enhance transportation networks, and create more walkable, bikeable, safe, connected, and livable communities in Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Funding comes from USDOT's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (
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Rep. Sewell Welcomes the White House and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus to Birmingham for Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Birmingham, AL -- Today, in conjunction with the Birmingham Urban League and the Birmingham Business Resource Center, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The event featured a panel discussion on the role of Black entrepreneurship in closing the Black wealth gap and the progress made under President Biden to advance Black economic
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Rep. Strong Calls Attention to Veterans Affairs Shortfalls in Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Earlier this week, Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) wrote Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis R. McDonough, to express concern over the efficiency of the VA's Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS).
The BTSSS is the VA's web-based travel reimbursement program. Both Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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