Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Robert Aderholt [R, AL-4]

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard promotes his book in Washington

2012-06-01T09:18:14Z

On Thursday, he participated in one of the panel discussions at a day-long conference organized by Rep. Tim Scott ... Spencer Bachus of Vestavia Hills, Robert Aderholt of Haleyville, and Mo Brooks of Huntsville. Hubbard said his book, "Storming ...

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U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt of Alabama challenges Army decision to buy Canadian product instead of one made in Cullman

2012-05-29T06:15:40Z

WASHINGTON -- The Army would not be allowed to spend money on new cargo transport gear until a government auditor reviews why the Army stopped buying a product built in Alabama, under a provision adopted by a key House committee. U.S. Rep.

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Aderholt stalls Army’s switch from SUMMA transport system

2012-05-27T12:01:39Z

Essentially, U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) has included a stipulation in the latest defense bill that requires an accountability report be done by the Army to show why ordering the similar Canadian product is the right decision. Summa has ...

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Abortion brought to Congress' attention

2012-05-25T04:25:53Z

Robert Aderholt (R-Alabama) and Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan), is ... (Listen to audio report) The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 3803) is sponsored by Congressman Trent Franks (R-Arizona). Former Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave is now vice ...

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Minister Peiris continues Washington visit with meetings on Capitol Hill- Invites legislators to visit Sri Lanka

2012-05-18T01:00:00Z

...the Sri Lankan Caucus Sri Lankan Caucus Co-Chairs of the US Congress representative Chris Van Hollen (Democrat-Maryland), Robert Aderholt (Republican-Alabama), welcome Professor G.L . Peiris, Minister of External Affairs and the Sri Lanka delegation at

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Amdt Would Stop Obama’s Funding Abortions for Illegal Immigrants

2012-05-17T22:14:48Z

Rep. Robert Aderholt, an Alabama Republican, offered the language along with Rep. Bill Huizenga, a Michigan Republican, to ensure taxpayer dollars will not be used to pay for an abortion “or to influence an individual to help in the performanc ...

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Congressman Rothman Fights Against the Republican Assault on Women’s Rights in Committee

2012-05-17T09:43:11Z

The amendment introduced in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee markup by Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) to deny reproductive health care women detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is callous and unpreced

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GOP's post-SCOTUS plan takes shape - Both sides settle into debt fight - Senate to take up user fees - Grassley knocks AMA

2012-05-17T09:36:01Z

While the language that was adopted included the same exceptions as the Hyde amendment — for health, rape and incest — the amendment as originally proposed by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) omitted the incest exception, said the National Latina ...

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Lawmakers, Air Force discuss Maxwell C-130s

2012-05-17T04:49:41Z

Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery ... respond later to the questions the delegation raised during the closed-door meeting, which Reps. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, and Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, didn’t attend. Last week, the House Armed Services ...

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Lawmakers, Air Force discuss Maxwell C-130s

2012-05-17T01:00:00Z

...and is expected to respond later to the questions the delegation raised during the closed-door meeting, which Reps. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, and Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, didnÂt attend. Last week, the House Armed Services Committee included in a defen

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GOP's post-SCOTUS plan takes shape - Both sides settle into debt fight - Senate to take up user fees - Grassley knocks AMA

2012-05-17T01:00:00Z

...included the same exceptions as the Hyde amendment — for health, rape and incest — the amendment as originally proposed by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) omitted the incest exception, said the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health’s Eli

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Lawmakers, Air Force discuss Maxwell C-130s

2012-05-17T01:00:00Z

...and is expected to respond later to the questions the delegation raised during the closed-door meeting, which Reps. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, and Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, didnt attend. Last week, the House Armed Services Committee included in a defense

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Sri Lankan Minister Prof. Peiris Invites US Legislators To Visit Sri Lanka

2012-05-16T20:42:56Z

Peiris first met with Representatives Chris Van Hollen (Democrat - Maryland) and Robert Aderholt (Republican - Alabama), to discuss ... including the committee’s Democratic Party ranking member, Rep. Howard Berman (Democrat – California), Steve Chabot

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Lawmakers, Air Force discuss Maxwell C-130s

2012-05-16T19:59:59Z

Stop Watch

2012-05-16T18:19:46Z

So they're exercising discretion in a very narrow way." At the same time, ICE is being pigeonholed by get-tough conservatives in Congress, such as Rep. Robert Aderholt, an Alabama Republican who chairs the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

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Senators seek to break cybersecurity stalemate - Meanwhile, Snowe working on amendments - FCC heads for the Hill - LightSquared still lobbying commission

2012-05-16T01:00:00Z

...and $306 million above last year’s level, according to a press release. More on the hearing: http://1.usa.gov/KNSnIi . Rep. Robert Aderholt’s statement: http://1.usa.gov/KZnMSp ; Rep. Hal Rogers’s statement: http://1.usa.gov/KtZ8wy AIA OVERSIGHT -

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House DHS Budget Boosts Border Security, Cybersecurity; Nixes Revamp of FEMA Grants

2012-05-11T14:22:18Z

Most agencies would see slight cuts from levels enacted in FY 2012. During the markup hearing Wednesday, Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), chairman of the subcommittee, said the bill demonstrates fiscal responsibility while promoting national security.

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Former Miss Walker County receives national merit award

2012-05-11T07:05:39Z

Pat Ellis, with Congressman Robert Aderholt’s office, presented awards to Jones from the congressman. Also, Jasper City Councilman Dr. Gary Cowen presented Jones a key to the city on behalf of the city council. Jones was formerly a Miss Walker County ...

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Former Miss Walker County receives national merit award

2012-05-11T07:05:39Z

House DHS Spending Bill Cuts $484M For FY 2013

2012-05-10T03:10:37Z

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) said the bill gives precise spending reduction measures but provides full funds for frontline operations and necessary funding increases for research, preparedness grants and cybersecurity. The House Armed Services Committee .

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