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Gun Control
We all mourn the victims of shocking tragedies that have resulted from senseless acts of violence perpetrated by seriously disturbed individuals. However, such tragedies should not be viewed as an indictment of America's pre... read more -
Taxes and Spending
Jobs The federal government does not create sustainable job growth; the private sector does. Rather, the government’s proper role is to create the conditions necessary for private sector job growth. The Obama admin... read more -
Fiscal Cliff
On January 1, 2013, the United States Senate passed an agreement to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” scenario by a vote of 89-8. The agreement includes $620 billion in staggering tax hikes but only $14 billion ... read more -
Health Care
Repeal Health Care Reform The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” is the broadest social and largest spending legislation signed into law in recent American history. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Se... read more -
Alabama Tornado Disaster
Senator Shelby's thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the tornados that have left a path of destruction and devastation across the state of Alabama. Please find emergency contact information for the Red Cross, Ala... read more -
Oil Spill Information
Senator Shelby met with Mr. Kenneth Feinberg, the government-appointed administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), regarding the oil claims process progress in Alabama on November 18. Senator Shelby has visited t... read more -
United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child
I have grave concerns about the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a United Nations treaty that seeks to establish rights for all children and require that these rights be recognized throughout the world. While the... read more -
Helping Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to the economic prosperity of this country. The federal government has set up various departments, initiatives, and services to assist them. CommerceConnect is a U.S. Departme... read more -
Balancing the Nation's Budget
We have come to a point where we are out of money and out of time. Our federal debt now exceeds $16 trillion, up from $10.6 trillion when President Obama took office. Our accelerating debt is larger than the combined financ... read more -
Missile Defense
The Obama administration’s recent decision to cancel the proposed missile defense site in Europe to appease Russia is misguided at best and dangerous at worst. The Iranian threat is real. We cannot allow the curren... read more -
Mortgage Trouble Information
If you are having trouble with your mortgage, first and foremost, contact your lender to discuss possibilities that may be available. There are also several foreclosure counseling resources available that may be of assist... read more
