News Topic: Jeff Sessions

Tuesday October 06 2009

Sessions Fights For Level Playing Field In Tanker Contest

In a speech today on the senate floor, Senator Jeff Sessions called on the Air Force to share Boeing's pricing data with Northrop Grumman/EADS. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by sheltiedad: It is well and good that Senator Sessions is speaking out in the tanker war.  We need a bull dog to keep the contest legal and honest.  Going… 2 Responses »
Thursday September 17 2009

Obama Ditches Missile Defense System, AL Senators Disagree

President Barack Obama says he's scrapping the plan to build a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. The system was supposed to shoot down any Iranian missiles. more »
9:45 AM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Not even sure what some of this is about.  A little too off the wall for me. 20 Responses »
Tuesday July 28 2009

Both Alabama Senators Will Vote Against Sotomayor

Senator Jeff Sessions has been very vocal about his opposition to Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Tuesday afternoon, Senator Richard Shelby said he would also vote against her confirmation. more »
3:22 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Sessions Explains Why He’ll Vote No On Sotomatyor

Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor is a virtual lock to be confirmed by the full Senate next week. But the committee's top two Republicans, including Alabama's Jeff Sessions, says they'll vote against her. more »
9:43 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Bikermike: or a pot either 6 Responses »
Monday July 27 2009

Sessions Plans To Vote ‘No’ Tuesday

The senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. more »
9:47 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: I think the shine is coming off of Obama and people are starting to wake up to the fact that he is a very far left socialist.  But, we are now stuck… 29 Responses »
Saturday July 25 2009

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »
6:37 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Alabama’s Political Leaders Congratulate Dr. Benjamin

President Barack Obama nominated Bayou La Batre Dr. Regina Benjamin to become the next Surgeon General. more »
1:42 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by southfan1981: I think when hospitals hand out pamphlets on breastfeeding that are NOT written by formula companies, we might see some more children benefit. Enfamil’s… 1 Responses »

Sessions Wonders Whether Sotomayor Can Be Impartial

At the start of Supreme Couty nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions said he wants impartial judges and wondered whether Sotomayor could be one. more »
11:28 AM
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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff
Comment by Alan: One hundred Senators, 435 Congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices—545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally,… 22 Responses »
Tuesday June 09 2009

Date Set For Confirmation Hearings Of SCOTUS Nominee

Senator Patrick Leahy says confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will convene on July 13. Republicans, including Alabama;'s jeff Sessions, are upset saying they need more time to review her record. more »
6:27 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: Sotomayor is a member of the National Council of La Raza, “a group that’s promoted driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, amnesty programs,… 1 Responses »
Tuesday June 02 2009

Sessions Meeting With Sotomayor

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions is one of 10 senators that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is visiting on Capitol Hill. more »
8:27 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: This is just more item…In video clips dating back 25 years, and now provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sotomayor, according to the Times,… 3 Responses »
Wednesday April 29 2009

Sessions Could Get Top Spot On Judiciary Panel

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions could become the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Arlen Specter leaving the GOP to become a Democrat. more »
4:05 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by MeAmerican: Yea, if he would listen to those supporting him. 1 Responses »
Wednesday March 11 2009

Senator Deeply Saddened By Shooting Rampage

In a written statement, Senator Jeff Sessions says "I was deeply saddened by the news of this horrific tragedy, a senseless act that has taken many innocent lives." more »
4:36 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by claycitymadness: carl we said the same exact things the LAST time there was an incident, and there have been so many i cant remember which one it was. keeping my gate locked… 13 Responses »
Tuesday March 03 2009

Job Approval Ratings

What do voters think about the job Alabama Senators Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby are doing? NEWS 5/SURVEY USA POLL RESULTS more »
10:17 AM
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By News 5/Survey USA
Tuesday February 10 2009

Sessions Blasts The Stimulus Bill

Sen. Jeff Sessions says "The legislation includes billions in wasteful spending on permanent government programs, which will do little to stimulate the economy." more »
3:49 PM
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By Senator Jeff Session's Office
Comment by chaser98: The problems we are facing now began several years ago.  Who knows who started them?  I would put fault on both sides.  I would also lay… 10 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Alabama Senator Wants You To Read Stimulus Bill

An Alabama Senator wants you to see what you'll being pay for in the President's $825 Billion economic stimulus package. more »
10:46 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by bamagirl07: This just goes to show us that Obama is not the person all Americans wanted him to be. He is trying to put our country into more debt. I will be proud… 5 Responses »
Friday December 12 2008

Alabama Senators Join Bailout Rejection

Alabama Republican Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions voted to reject a $14 billion emergency bailout for U.S. automakers. more »
7:53 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: And your Granny’s car is no longer under warranty, Bless your heart. I hope she signed up for the “Undercoating” on her precious car. 12 Responses »
Thursday December 11 2008

Shelby & Sessions: Tanker Needed Now

In a letter to the Pentagon, Alabama's senators urged Defense Secretary Robert Gates to "move past politics and acquire the best plane for our armed forces as quickly as possible.” more »
11:51 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday October 29 2008

McCain: Big Lead In Alabama

News 5/Survey USA poll shows McCain should easily beat Obama in Heart of Dixie. more »
7:56 AM
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By Survey USA
Sunday October 12 2008

Agree To Disagree

Senator Sessions and opponent Senator Figures agree that the economy tops their list of concerns, but almost totally disagree on President Bush. more »
4:58 PM
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By The Associated Press
Thursday September 18 2008

Sessions Predicted To Win Re-election In Landslide

New poll shows Senator Jeff Sessions with a 2-1 lead over democratic challenger Vivian Davis-Figures. more »
10:04 AM
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By SurveyUSA
Wednesday September 10 2008

Sen. Sessions ‘Deeply Disappointed’

Click here to read the full text of Senator Jeff Sessions' reaction to the Pentagon putting the $40 billion tanker contract on hold. more »
11:51 AM
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By U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions
Comment by BamaBob: Ain’t that the truth!  Someone is pulling his strings and there is no place for that in his position. 4 Responses »
Thursday August 21 2008

Pain And Politics At Gas Pump

A politician pumps gas for drivers but leaves the paying to us. more »
5:40 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by rosepetal: dear ShinKen , thank you for that anti war comment. i have to disagree with you, gas is so expensive because of all the restrictions put on it. it is cheaper… 2 Responses »
Thursday July 31 2008

Tanker Recompetition Must Be Finished Quickly

Alabama lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to make sure the new contest for the $40 billion refueling tanker contract does not focus on anything expect the GAO's recommendations. more »
12:03 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by carl: And what’s also disturbing is that they’re showing what they think of the people in this area of the country but I see we are rising a bit… 3 Responses »
Friday July 18 2008

Mammoth Money Gap In Alabama Senate Race

Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has about $244 in his campaign account for every $1 held by his opponent, Democratic state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures. more »
10:24 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: carl, if she can not speak up for the people of alabama while trying to get elected, she sure will not if she is elected. 2 Responses »
Wednesday July 09 2008

Sessions’ Reaction To Tanker Re-Bid

Click here to read Sen. Jeff Sessions reaction to the Pentagon's decision to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract. more »
3:45 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by BamaBob: I wonder if Gates put a time limitation on the process or if he is just hoping it will conclude by December.  Anyone know? 15 Responses »
Friday June 27 2008

Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill

Senator Jeff Sessions has placed a legislative hold on a bill that would require the Air Force to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Boeing, greatly reducing the chances it will pass. more »
4:52 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by carl: I don’t think I would kick him in the shins, my target would be a few feet higher,either front or back. 3 Responses »

Hank Aaron Goes To Bat For Vivian Davis Figures

The Mobile native and former Home Run King has endorsed Figures did for US Senate. more »
9:54 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday June 25 2008

Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report

Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military." more »
3:26 PM
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By Senator Jeff Sessions
Comment by BamaBob: I agree with much of that assessment, but he needs to be more aggressive and tell it like it is! view »
Friday May 09 2008

Splitting The Tanker Contract

An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers. more »
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By .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Media General News Service
Comment by justme: Seems this congressman in being paid by Boeing to promote this,  to the loss of Fl’s business and citizens who voted him to office.  Greed 1 Responses »
Thursday May 01 2008

Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved

The Armed Services Committee approved a $612.5 billion defense authorization bill that includes full funding for the Air Force’s KC-45 tanker which will be built in Mobile. more »
11:35 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by BamaBob: This is very good news and may be a predictor of things to come!  I think the GAO will find no basis for Boeing’s complaint and congress will… view »
Friday April 04 2008

List of All Alabama Candidates

Click here for a list of all the candidates who qualified to run for major state, federal offices in Alabama. more »
6:26 PM
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By The Associated Press

Candidates For 2008 Senate Race

Senators Jeff Sessions and Vivian Davis Figures are back on the ballot. They're running against a "Choo-Choo" and a man who used to be known as "Rodeo Clown." more »
6:10 PM
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By The Associated Press
Monday March 10 2008

Sessions Responds To Boeing’s Protest

U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions says he's disappointed that Boeing has decided to protest the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS. more »
5:55 PM
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By U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions
Friday February 29 2008

Sen.Jeff Sessions: Historic For Alabama and Mobile

Alabama Senator and Mobile native Jeff Sessions was in Washington, D.C. for the big tanker decision. Hear his interview. more »
5:23 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by asda: atbman that is a wonderful link and goes to show that EADS and Northrop will not be doing anything that Boeing does not do already on current projects. 10 Responses »
Tuesday January 08 2008

Missing Computer

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is getting involved in the investigation into a missing computer that could expose military men and women to identity theft. more »
9:25 AM
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday December 12 2007

Mail for Wounded Soldiers

Sen. Jeff Sessions says he will do what the Pentagon won't: accept letters and cards addressed to "any wounded soldier". more »
2:43 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by AnnaBelle: How do I get mail to Jeff Session’s aides? view »
Tuesday September 25 2007

Senate Approval Ratings

Click to read News 5/Survey USA approval ratings for Alabama Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions more »
9:46 AM
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By News 5/Survey USA
Tuesday August 28 2007

New Poll: Alabama Senate Race

Democratic State Senator Vivian Davis-Figures announced Saturday that she will try to defeat three term U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions next November. What do voters think? Check out the latest News 5 statewide poll, conducted by Survey USA. more »
9:49 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by gulfcoastdude: Jeff Sessions has proven he will fight for issues important to Alabama. He deserves much credit for helping to defeat the senate amnesty bill. He will… view »
Wednesday August 22 2007

Senator Figures Eyes Capitol Hill

Democratic State Senator Vivian Davis-Figures has bigger plans than her seat in Montgomery. She plans to run for U.S. Senate. more »
1:55 PM
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By Jamie Burch

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