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Energy companies future becoming brighter with signing of H.R. 6582
Cullman Sense | December 19, 2012
Obama signs Rep. Robert Aderholt legislation to increase appliance energy efficiency
By Martin Swant | AL.com | December 18, 2012
President Barack Obama signed legislation today that aims to approve appliance energy efficiency standards.
Aderholt honors soldier blown up by IED in Afghanistan
By Robert Tilford | Examiner.com | December 12, 2012
On December 11, 2012, Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama was granted permission to address the U.S. House of Representative regarding an injured hero.
Morgan joins Aderholt’s Gadsden office
Times-Journal | December 7, 2012
WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) announced Friday that Joseph (Joe) Morgan has joined his Gadsden office as a district field representative.
Morgan, a Collinsville native, will serve the eastern region of Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
Senate passes bill easing energy efficiency rules on appliances
By Ramsey Cox | The Hill | December 6, 2012
The Senate passed a bill Thursday easing federal regulations on the manufacture of coolers, water heaters and other appliances.
Reps tour horse trail
By Kellie Singleton | Franklin County Times | December 1, 2012
HODGES – The Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Park has garnered lots of interest in the past year from community members and saddle clubs alike, but this past week, representatives from several congressional offices visited the park so they could see the renowned tourist attraction first-hand.
Border agency looks to expand drone aircraft fleet
By Andrew Becker | The Sacramento Bee | November 19, 2012
U.S. Customs and Border Protection last month received its latest unmanned aircraft, but it's a new sole-source contract that could approach a half-billion dollars that offers the latest insight into the agency's vision for its controversial eyes-in-the-sky drone program.
Rep. Aderholt to President Obama: Members of Congress cannot abandon principles
By Charles J. Dean | AL.com | November 15, 2012
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Two key points made by President Barack Obama at his news conference today when talking about the fiscal cliff caught the attention of a watching Alabama congressman who is also worried about the country moving closer to that cliff.
Israeli deputy foreign minister says diplomatic pressure working against Iran
By Greg Garrison | AL.com | November 12, 2012
BIRMINGHAM -- Sanctions and continued diplomatic pressure against Iran are working and may help prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon said in a visit to Birmingham today.
Straight-ticket voting helps GOP in Etowah County
By Andy Powell | The Gadsden Times | November 7, 2012
An increase in straight-ticket voting Tuesday helped Republican candidates in Etowah County win five of six local races in an election that drew a large but not record turnout.