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Tuberville urges Senate action on FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Mobile Courant | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to bring the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), recently passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), to the floor for a vote. Tuberville, Alabama’s representative on SASC, emphasized his efforts to include key amendments aimed at maintaining the U.S. military's status as a formidable fighting force.

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Tuberville joins Cruz in opposing Biden-Harris electric vehicle regulations

By Mobile Courant | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn a new Biden-Harris administration regulation that would effectively ban gas-powered automobiles and compel American consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs).

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Senators demand hearing on VA's $15 billion budget shortfall

By Mobile Courant | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and four other members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) in sending a letter to SVAC Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT), demanding an oversight hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) budget shortfalls. Two weeks ago, the VA notified Congress of two shortfalls totaling $15 billion. These include $2.88 billion relating to compensation, pension, and readjustment benefit payments at the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), and another $11.97 billion in medical care accounts at the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending July 27?

By Mobile Courant | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville questions defense strategy leaders on border threats and military recruitment

By Mobile Courant | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today questioned Jane Harman, Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy, and Eric Edelman, Vice Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy, during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. The discussion covered threats at the southern border, military recruitment issues, education in schools, and Ukraine's potential NATO membership.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By Mobile Courant | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mobile County in week ending July 27

By Mobile Courant | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mobile Courant area weekly mass times

By Mobile Courant | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Mobile Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mobile County in week ending July 20?

By Mobile Courant | Jul 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville calls for action against Biden-Harris Title IX rewrite ahead of 2024 Olympics

By Mobile Courant | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has written an op-ed in OutKick concerning the protection of women's sports in light of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. In his piece, Sen. Tuberville criticizes the Biden-Harris administration's recent Title IX rewrite, claiming it undermines the integrity of women's sports. He also points to USA Boxing’s decision to allow men to compete against women as a detrimental move.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mobile County in week ending July 20

By Mobile Courant | Jul 26, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuberville introduces act to protect ancient underwater forest near Gulf Shores

By Mobile Courant | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act, aimed at preserving a submerged ancient forest near Gulf Shores, Alabama. The forest, primarily composed of cypress trees, was discovered after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The proposed legislation seeks to designate the underwater forest as a National Marine Sanctuary to protect its unique environmental ecosystem.

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Tuberville introduces bill requiring continuity of healthcare consideration in VA decisions

By Mobile Courant | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act today, aiming to mandate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consider continuity of healthcare when determining if a veteran should be referred to a community provider. This legislation follows Senator Tuberville’s recent appeal to VA Secretary Denis McDonough to reevaluate the department's actions that have significantly reduced VA referrals to community care.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 20

By Mobile Courant | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending July 20?

By Mobile Courant | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mobile County awards $16,624,643 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Mobile Courant | Jul 22, 2024

Mobile County's four universities paid $16,624,643 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Mobile County's institutions spent $6,838,380 on basketball teams in 2023

By Mobile Courant | Jul 21, 2024

Mobile County's four colleges spent $6,838,380 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 9.1% increase over the previous year.

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How many companies in cities in Mobile County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Mobile Courant | Jul 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Mobile County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20

By Mobile Courant | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mobile Courant area weekly mass times

By Mobile Courant | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Mobile Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.