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Tuberville Demands Answers on Biden Administration’s Radical Rewrite of Title IX

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

Washington – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona investigating possible outside influences behind the Biden administration's recent finalized Title IX rule that impacts women and girls across the country. The finalized rule redefines gender and forces schools to allow males in spaces and activities designed for females. Tuberville, a leading voice in opposing the administration's attempts to dismantle Title IX, is requesting answers from Cardona by May 22, as reported by Newsroom | Press Releases....

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Tuberville Calls for Transparency from the VA Secretary

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama recently engaged U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough in a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing, calling for transparency and accountability within the VA system.During the hearing, Senator Tuberville raised concerns about the challenges faced by veterans in Alabama, highlighting issues such as long wait times and exhaustion among doctors. He emphasized the importance of addressing these issues promptly, stating, "We’re having in Alabama, we’re having huge problems with doctors, exhaustion,...

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Tuberville Takes Action to Recognize October 10th as ‘American Girls in Sports Day’

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

Washington – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, alongside U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and 20 Senate colleagues, has taken a significant step by cosponsoring a resolution to recognize October 10th as ‘American Girls in Sports Day’.Expressing his support, Senator Tuberville emphasized the importance of sports for young women, stating, "Sports offer unlimited opportunities and teach great life lessons to our young women and girls.” He also highlighted concerns about the current status of women's sports under the Biden administration, particularly regarding the protection of...

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Tuberville Joins Letter Demanding Biden Reject “Unacceptable” WHO Agreements

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with Senator Ron Johnson and a group of other senators, has sent a letter to President Biden urging him to withdraw support for two international agreements under consideration at the World Health Assembly. The agreements would grant more power to the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially undermine U.S. sovereignty.In the letter addressed to President Biden, the senators expressed their concerns about the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it a "total failure" that inflicted lasting harm on the country. They...

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Jasper Urologist Testifies at Senate HELP Committee Hearing

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

Dr. Brian Stone, a prominent figure in the medical field, testified before the U.S. Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children and Families, as reported on May 2, 2024. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama introduced Dr. Stone, highlighting his impressive background and contributions to healthcare.Dr. Stone, currently serving as the President and Chief of the medical staff at Walker Baptist Regional Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama, has a distinguished career marked by numerous accolades and recognitions. Senator Tuberville commended Dr. Stone's achievements, stating, "It’s my...

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Tuberville Slams Corporate Transparency Act, Previews Legislation to Protect Small Businesses

By Mobile Courant | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor condemning the Corporate Transparency Act and previewing his legislation aimed at protecting small businesses. Tuberville criticized the Act, stating, "It’s past time that we start standing up for our farmers, our store owners, LLC holders, and small businesses who are the heartbeat of America."Tuberville described the Corporate Transparency Act as a significant example of big government overreach, targeting small businesses across the nation. He highlighted the impact on...

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Tuberville Introduces Resolution Designating May as “Fallen Heroes Memorial Month”

By Mobile Courant | May 1, 2024

Washington – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced a resolution designating May as “Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.” The resolution aims to honor the millions of U.S. service members who have sacrificed their lives to safeguard the nation's freedoms.In a statement, Senator Tuberville emphasized the significance of Memorial Day, stating, "Memorial Day is not about grilling by the lake – it is a solemn day to remember and honor the brave men and women who have given their lives for this country." He further added, "Our fallen heroes deserve to be...

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Tuberville Exposes Biden Administration for Favoring Illegal Immigrants Over American Workers

By Mobile Courant | May 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with Senators J.D. Vance and Mike Lee, penned a letter to Department of Justice officials expressing concerns over the administration's alleged failure to protect American workers from employment practices that favor asylum seekers, parolees, and other aliens over U.S. citizens. The Senators emphasized the importance of enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act to prioritize American workers in hiring practices.The letter addressed the need for the Department of Justice to uphold its duty to prevent discrimination against American...

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Tuberville, Colleagues Call to Overturn Radical EPA Emissions Standards

By Mobile Courant | May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and his colleagues, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), have taken a stand against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) emissions standards for vehicles. Senator Tuberville criticized the Biden administration's approach, stating, "Time and time again, Joe Biden has caved to woke climate activists at the expense of the American people." He further added, "This is yet another attack by the Biden administration on gas-powered vehicles, pushing Americans towards expensive EVs and taking away...

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Tuberville Continues Fighting to Protect Alabama’s Coastal Economy from Radical Climate Change Policies

By Mobile Courant | May 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and other Senate colleagues have expressed concerns about the potential economic impacts of current and future rulemakings that could affect the Gulf of Mexico. In a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the senators highlighted the importance of ports in the Gulf region, emphasizing their significant contributions to the economy.The senators underscored the economic significance of ports in the Gulf, with Senator Tuberville stating, “In Alabama, the Port of...