Rep. Terri A. Sewell's Notes
- Friday, January 4, 2013
Sewell Selected to be Part of Democratic House Leadership Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell was selected by U.S. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to serve as one of his Chief Deputy Whips for the Democratic Party. Chief Deputy Whips are responsible for helping the Democratic Whip mobilize the party v...
- Statement from Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell On House Passage of Senate Bipartisan Fiscal Cliff BillTuesday, January 1, 2013
Washington, DC- U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell released the following statement after voting for the passage of the Senate bipartisan fiscal cliff bill:
“Tonight, I voted in favor of the bipartisan Senate bill to avert the fiscal cliff and avoid tax increases for 98% of Americans and 97% of our small businesses. While not perfect, the bill is a bal...
- Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Grant will help retain and hire firefighters WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) announced that the City of Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded a $1,955,628 grant under the Fiscal Year 2012 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program. These awar...
- Friday, November 9, 2012
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. The holiday will be celebrated on Sunday, November 11:
“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the devotion and sacrifice of all of our veterans who have served here at home and have traveled to distant battle fields around...
- Thursday, October 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recent amended decision on the operation of the Alabama River locks:
“My office has been working closely with the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers and stakeholders in developing a workable solution to the operat...
- Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding American Apparel’s recent announcement on impending layoffs:
“I am deeply disappointed in the recent decision by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) not to award the Army Combat Uniform coats contract to American Apparel Inc. I am especially ...
- Wednesday, September 26, 2012
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, AL-07, will hold a joint Congressional Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Jo Bonner, AL-01, on Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Jackson, Alabama. The joint town hall meeting provides an opportunity for residents of Clarke County to share their views and concerns. Clarke County is ...
- Monday, September 24, 2012
BIMRMINGHAM, AL – On Tuesday September 25th Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a military service academy interest meeting for students to meet with representatives from the United States Air Force, Coast Guard, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies at the Birmingham Public Library. This meeting offers high school juniors and s...
- Tuesday, September 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement in observance of the eleventh anniversary of 9/11:
“Eleven years ago, our nation experienced unimaginable loss, sadness and sorrow caused by the heinous terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Today we come together as a country to pay tribute to the v...
- Monday, September 3, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day:
"Today we honor the contributions and achievements of the hard-working men and women who built this great nation. American workers are the beating heart of this country and its enduring spirit. Without them, we would not have ma...
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