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More gun control is not the answer
Congressman Jerry Carl Like many of you, I grew up around guns and was taught to respect them and always treat them safely. I believe I got my first gun when I was 8, and I’ve been a collector ever since. As a young boy and later as a teenager, I spent much of my time after school or work in the woods hunting, fishing, learning about nature, and learning…
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Writing is elementary in Flomaton
Mandy Murphy, left, with one of her authors, Hollie Fore. By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News There’s one book Flomaton Elementary fifth graders will definitely be reading this summer, and not because it’s homework.It’s because they wrote it.The students celebrated the publication of The Best Part of Me with a book signing at school. It’s the brainchild of English Language Arts teacher Mandy Murphy, who got the idea from social…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
The federal government scrambles to fix a problem it created
Congressman Jerry Carl The federal government is notorious for creating a problem, then rushing in to create a solution to fix the problem it created. Even worse, these solutions often don’t really fix the problem, yet they end up costing taxpayers a pile of money.The Biden administration’s plan to address the baby formula crisis is a prime example of this. The Administration has known since last year that there would…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Democrats have turned their back
on the American people
Congressman Jerry Carl Folks across the country are paying more for gas every single time they fill up. We’ve hit a new record of $4.20 a gallon in Alabama, which is more than last week, last month, and even a few months ago. We are paying nearly double what we were paying this time one year ago.There’s been plenty of finger pointing from President Biden and Democrats in Congress about…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
2022 Military service academy appointments
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the best parts of my job is nominating young men and women for appointments at one of our nation’s five military service academies each year. Whether it’s the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy (West Point), or the Naval Academy, each U.S. Senator or Representative may have a maximum of five cadets or midshipmen at each service academy charged to…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago