United States Senator Richard Shelby, Alabama

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Tuscaloosa, said today that the debate over sequestration is a distraction from the more important issue of deficit spending. Sequestration - a series of automated spending cuts - will take effect March 1 read more

Sen. Shelby pushes flat tax, balanced budget amendment By George Talbot U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Tuscaloosa, is pushing a pair of proposals that he says could help solve the nation’s financial problems. The first is read more

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 precious Second Amendment rights. Thus, we should no... ... read more

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 administration’s initiatives have not produced pr... ... read more