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Russellville Rocket Team Hears Name Called for First Place in International Rocketry Competition - Paris, France
June 19, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the Russellville Rocket Team winning the annual International Rocketry Challenge at the Paris Air Show.

"I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of this remarkable group of young people from Russellville. I had the honor to meet with them in Washington right before they won the Team America Rocketry Challenge. I could tell from talking with them and hearing about the rockets they were building that this group was destined for great things.

June 18, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard a bill put forward by Senator John Thune (R-SD) to consolidate National Weather Service offices into six regional offices.

"I have the utmost respect for Senator Thune, however I have to respectfully disagree with this plan to consolidate the country's National Weather Service offices into six regional offices.

June 12, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to his vote against granting President Barack Obama "fast track" Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that would enable final negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) with Pacific Rim nations.

May 15, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

April 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement on his vote to repeal the estate tax, better known as the "death tax."

"I was pleased that today the House voted to repeal the death tax. This is another burden on families in the 4th District, Alabama and the nation. At a difficult time when families are dealing with the loss of a loved one, the last thing they need is Uncle Sam knocking at the door with his hand out taking advantage of a family's grief.

April 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement on the death of Colbert County native Percy Sledge.

"I was saddened by the news of Percy Sledge's death. His great songs like 'When a Man Loves a Woman' have not only added to America's rich music history, they have brought tremendous pride to his native Leighton, the Shoals and Alabama as a whole.

"Sledge's voice is one of the rich tones that created the "Muscle Shoals Sound." He rightfully has a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

March 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to President Obama's visit to Alabama.

March 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement congratulating schools in the 4th District who are competing in the Capitol Hill Challenge, a stock market education program.

"I want to congratulate students from Brookwood and Hanceville High Schools on their participation in the Capitol Hill Challenge. This program fosters an understanding of the stock market and the American economy.

March 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of Congress.

"It was an honor to be in the House Chamber to listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu. I did not want to pass up the opportunity to hear what the leader of one of America's strongest and most important allies had to say.

February 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack testified before the Subcommittee.