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September 22, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Katie Britt co-sponsoring bill to end government shutdowns over ‘budgetary political brinksmanship’

“People are tired of seeing critical government services being held hostage while Congress irresponsibly pushes to pass massive spending."

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Conservative columnist David Brooks: $78 airport meal ‘why Americans think the economy is terrible’

A photo shows a burger, crinkle-cut fries, tomato, lettuce, ketchup packets and a beverage in a glass.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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In surprise move, Marjorie Taylor Greene pulls spending bill support as shutdown looms

“I’m not voting for the rule or the bill because it funds the war in Ukraine, while we’re not defending our own country.”

By Adam Van Brimmer, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Trump praises Tuberville’s ‘BIG WIN’ over ‘Radical Left Fascists’ with military nomination votes

Gen. Randy George was confirmed as Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Smith was confirmed as U.S. Marine Corps. commandant and Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By AL.com staff and The Associated Press

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Supreme Court likely to rule soon on whether Alabama must have second Black majority district

The outcome determines the map the state uses in the 2024 elections and whether the court will revisit arguments over race in redistricting.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama Life And Culture

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson visits Tuskegee University, mother’s alma mater

Jackson's mother Ellery Brown graduated from the school in 1967, when it was called Tuskegee Institute.

By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com

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