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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned key defense officials regarding the Space Force's budget for refueling in space and the integration of commercial space capabilities during a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing.

Republican senators criticize Schumer's bipartisan immigration deal in new op-ed

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) co-authored an op-ed in The Hill, criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent attempt to address the border surge through a bipartisan immigration deal. The senators labeled it a "desperate political stunt during an election year."

Senate votes to overturn DOE's new gas furnace efficiency rule

On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Senate voted 50-45 to overturn a rule from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that would significantly impact Americans' ability to affordably heat their homes. The Biden administration’s rule bans all non-condensing furnace models and mandates that manufacturers sell furnaces converting at least 95 percent of fuel into heat, up from the previous threshold of 80 percent. This regulation compels many Americans to either adopt expensive electric heat pumps or incur substantial costs to renovate their homes for new residential gas furnaces.

Tuberville demands repayment from VA over unjustified executive bonuses

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in sending a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), demanding the repayment of nearly $11 million in unjustified bonuses distributed to senior executives within the VA and calling for the immediate dismissal of officials responsible for issuing these bonuses.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mobile County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Tuberville discusses forest industry support with colleagues

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) in a roundtable discussion with members of the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO). The meeting focused on supporting the timber and forest products industries across the nation, including Alabama, through investments in mass timber, forest management, critical forest, and wood carbon data.

Senators urge Biden administration to revoke new firearm export restrictions

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), alongside U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and 19 other colleagues, has urged Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to withdraw a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) interim final rule that restricts the issuance and limits the lifespan of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to overseas markets. The senators also requested BIS leaders to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on the rule.

Tuberville joins Paul in opposing FDA's new laboratory developed tests rule

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) in a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to oppose the Medical Devices: Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) rule recently finalized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The final rule, published on May 6th, seeks to impose regulations on the creation and implementation of LDTs, potentially limiting patients' access to critical diagnostic testing. These tests are already regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Congress has not granted the FDA...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mobile County in week ending May 18?

By Mobile Courant | May 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Lawmakers urge withdrawal of Biden's student loan debt transfer proposal

By Mobile Courant | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05), and 128 other lawmakers in urging the Department of Education (ED) to withdraw its latest proposal to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers. The proposed rule, they argue, will burden Americans with an additional $147 billion, raising the total student loan debt transferred to taxpayers to as much as $1 trillion.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending May 18?

By Mobile Courant | May 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mobile Courant area weekly mass times

By Mobile Courant | May 18, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mobile County in week ending May 11?

By Mobile Courant | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mobile County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

5.7% of citizens unemployed in Mobile County in 2021

By Mobile Courant | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Mobile County hit 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Tuberville leads push against ATF rule on firearm dealership definition

By Mobile Courant | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and 42 other Senate Republicans to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The aim is to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) rule on the definitions of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms. According to these senators, this rule disregards both the law and congressional intent, and it allegedly infringes upon the Constitution by requiring anyone who sells a firearm to...

Bipartisan bill to reauthorize Poison Control Centers Network introduced

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) to introduce the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation aims to reauthorize the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029. The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved identical legislation in March.

Senator Tuberville questions top defense officials on Indo-Pacific strategy and shipbuilding issues

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently questioned top defense officials during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. The panel included Commandant of Marine Corps General Eric Smith, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Tuberville's line of questioning centered on the U.S.'s strategy in the Indo-Pacific, shipbuilding delays, and workforce concerns.

Gadsden dentist testifies at Senate HELP Committee hearing

Dr. Gordon Isbell III, President of Isbell Dental in Gadsden and former President of the Alabama Dental Association, testified at a Senate HELP Committee hearing on May 16, 2024. The hearing was titled "Examining the Dental Care Crisis in America: How can we make Dental Care More Affordable and More Available?" Dr. Isbell has been practicing general dentistry since 1981 and is also on staff at the Gadsden Regional Hospital and Riverview Regional Hospital.

Tuberville hosts law enforcement roundtable during National Police Week

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a roundtable discussion during National Police Week, focusing on the resources and support needed by law enforcement to ensure community safety. The meeting, attended by federal, state, and local officials, discussed topics such as the "Defund the Police" movement's lasting effects, recruitment challenges, the opioid crisis, mental health issues, human trafficking, and President Biden’s border policies.

Molly Pitts, former Mobile Christian School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series