112th Congress
Aderholt: No tax increase to reduce debt
By Andy Powell | The Gadsden Times | July 1, 2011
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said he opposes a tax increase coupled with spending cuts, as proposed by President Barack Obama, to reduce the national debt, and doesn’t think other Republicans will support the idea, either.
House Republican cybersecurity task force given until October to respond to administration
Infosecurity | June 28, 2011
The House Republican leadership has tasked Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) to head a cybersecurity task force to analyze the Obama administration’s cybersecurity legislative proposal and to develop a Republican response by October.
Homeland Security secretary visits local town
By Bernie Delinski | Times Daily | May 30, 2011
It is impossible to visit Hackleburg without being reminded of the deadly April 27 tornado that tore through town.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano stood Sunday afternoon among the damage and promised the disaster is not forgotten by authorities in Washington, either.
Homeland Security chief surveys Alabama storm damage
Montgomery Advisor | May 30, 2011