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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2013 CONTACT: Brian Rell, 202.225.4876
Chairman Aderholt Questions CFTC Furloughs:
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed three measures that would immediately put an end to delayed veterans benefits, closed national parks and memorials, and provide the District of Columbia the authority to use their own revenue to continue operations.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives voted to go to conference committee with the Senate on Continuing Resolution, H.J.Res. 59.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-06) announced he would not seek reelection.
“I have known Spencer to be a fine, gracious person who cares deeply about Alabama and has served his district well,” said Aderholt. “Spencer chaired the Financial Services Committee during a time of shaky markets with a steady hand. He and his wife Linda will be missed by the entire delegation.”
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 59, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that defunds Obamacare, funds the government through December 15th and provides appropriators an opportunity to continue working on FY 2014 bills and ensure that House Republican priorities are reflected in the bills sent to the Senate.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement in support of H.J.Res. 59, a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that defunds Obamacare, funds the government through December 15th and provides appropriators an opportunity to continue working on FY 2014 bills and ensure that House Republican priorities are reflected in the bills sent to the Senate.
"The Rose Garden speech today is a realization by the president that he has not made his case on taking action in Syria to Congress and the American people.
The one thing President Obama and I agree on at this point is that he should not go forward without Congressional authorization.
The speech leaves many questions such as who exactly are the 'good guys' in this conflict? And how is American involvement not the fuel for the fire the Muslim Brotherhood and extremist are trying to ignite throughout the region?