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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.
Aderholt defeats Boman, earns ninth term in Congress
By Dana Beyerle | TuscaloosaNews.com | November 7, 2012
MONTGOMERY | Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt of Haleyville was elected to a ninth term in Congress on Tuesday by defeating a first-term Democratic state legislator in the Fourth Congressional District race.
Rep. Robert Aderholt wins re-election in 4th District
AL.com | November 11, 2012
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, won re-election to a ninth term today representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District.
Aderholt, Brooks declared winners by AP
The Decatur Daily | November 6, 2012
Two congressmen who represent the Tennessee Valley posted substantial leads in their bid for re-election and were declared the winners of their races by The Associated Press.