Jo Bonner
Alabama's 1st District
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- Visiting the VIA Center in Mobile to discuss senior issues during their annual meeting and awards luncheon.
- I have to agree with CBS newsman Bob Schieffer who concludes mothers still have the most important job in the world. Happy Mother's Day!
- It is an honor to deliver the Commencement address to 2012 graduating class of the University of South Alabama. Congrats to all graduates!
- Pleased to be visiting with the children of Early Head Start on Warren Street in Mobile this Friday morning.
- Welcoming Honor Flight South Alabama to the National WWII Memorial. http://t.co/Zs4Z9e0Q
- I was proud to welcome 16 new American citizens who've completed their legal requirements during a Naturalization Ceremony today in Mobile.
- Proud to be participating in the official keel laying ceremony for the US Navy JHSV-3 at AUSTAL USA in Mobile!
- A salute to US Navy SEAL Team 6 for their courageous and heroic action one year ago in delivering justice to Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden
- Speaking to USA College of Business and Finance students in Mobile about the House's efforts to cut taxes on small business and grow jobs.
- At Mobile Museum of Art to congratulate winners of Congressional Art Competition: Ms.Taylor Roe, Ms.Virginia Walcott, Ms.Rachel Williamson
- President Obama welcomes 2011 BCS National Champs, the University of Alabama, to the White House pic http://t.co/Kyt5CYCM
- Proud to be on the White House South Lawn to welcome the 2011 BCS National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide to Washington!
- House has just passed transportation extension with RESTORE language, paving the way for House-Senate conference: http://t.co/DifpBwBh
- Space Shuttle Discovery atop a 747 passes over the U.S. Capitol this morning on its final flight to Smithsonian. http://t.co/OSIlDeUE
- Azalea and Dogwood Trail Maids in DC for Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Dogwood Trail Maids visit U.S. Capitol. http://t.co/RZETQa4Y
- Congratulations to Mobilian of the Year, City Council President Reggie Copeland. A well-deserved honor for one of Mobile's biggest boosters.
- Our prayers go out to the family of US Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Brown who lost his life April 3, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan.
- The Obama Rule: Tax fairness, not growth or revenue: http://t.co/yr7CVJlS via @WSJ
- More bad news for Obamacare. Health-care law will add $340 billion to the federal deficit according to new study: http://t.co/1pop24Jq
- Thanks to Gov Bentley, local business leaders and media who participated in my Workshop for High School Leaders http://t.co/jdkMMKd8
- RT @WKRG_Devon: I am enjoying being part of Congressman Jo Bonner's media panel for high school students.
- RT @LeniseLigon: Good crowd at the leadership conference...smart kids! http://t.co/koPElHWH
- Welcoming media panel at High School Leaders Workshop @quinhillyer @georgetalbot @WKRG_Devon @LeniseLigon http://t.co/V7IRyWjX
- Our Future Workforce panel addresses high school students about future job prospects in our region http://t.co/uWk5BS3Q
- Alabama governor addressing high school leaders http://t.co/BJSPH9Pt
- Governor Bentley speaks to southwest Alabama high school students at Univ of South AL in Mobile this morning. http://t.co/XcDxzlMk
- RT @WKRG_Lauren: Congressman Jo Bonner and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley prepare for a high school leadership workshop. http://t.co/Dv ...
- Welcoming Governor Robert Bentley this morning to my annual Workshop for High School Leaders at the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
- In Jackson this morning for the grand opening of SET Enteprises, the area's newest steel processing facility, providing more local jobs.
- For the second year in a row the House has shown that it can lead the debate to cut spending. Ryan budget passes: http://t.co/aVtU8V32
- House just rejected President Obama's FY2013 $3.6 trillion budget by a vote of 414 to 0. No Democrats supported it.
- Happy Second Anniversary to Obamacare. IBD: 5,900 pages of government regulations and counting. http://t.co/KdpuaOmy
- Just voted to repeal Obamacare’s health care rationing panel, the Independent Payment Advisory Board #ipab
- Once again the House takes the lead in cutting federal spending. Chairman Ryan’s new budget: http://t.co/krekLzWJ; http://t.co/SVx4GE2L
- National debt has increased more under 3 years of President Obama than under 8 years of Bush: CBS News: http://t.co/Hcli1tn5
- In Monroeville today talking about Alabama industrial recruitment to international business audience at Alabama-China Partnership Symposium
- Senate passage of RESTORE Act today is one more step towards final Congressional approval.
- End of an Error: Feinberg/GCCF shuttered. http://t.co/W0UjyXcC
- Beautiful, solemn service this morning in Mobile honoring the crew of Coast Guard 6535.
- Congratulations to Dr. Bob Witt, new University of Alabama chancellor, and to my sister, Dr. Judy Bonner, interim University president
- Proud to be joining the students of Mobile's Causey Middle School for their assembly honoring our veterans and military personnel.
- Great visit talking about gas prices and economy with 175 community leaders at the Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Comerce meeting this morning.
- In response to my questions SECNAV Mabus and CNO Greenert voiced strong support for the LCS program during Defense Approps hearing today.
- Just spoke on House floor calling on American people to pray for lost and missing Mobile Coast Guard crewmembers.
- Our prayers go out to U.S. Coast Guard personnel after last night's accident in Mobile Bay which claimed a life and left 3 others missing.
- Tonight at 8PM I'll be on Alabama Public TV's Capitol Journal to discuss congressional efforts to create a Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund
- Tonight the House passed the RESTORE Amendment to create the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. Watch my floor speech: http://t.co/lpfrCoNs
- Just spoke on the House floor against President Obama's bloated and irresponsible 2013 budget: http://t.co/aWqc2Etc
- Gas prices up 83% since Obama took office. May reach $4 this summer, making his decision to oppose Keystone Pipeline all the more baffling.
- Since 1958 Congress & gov workers barred from benefiting from insider information. House voted today to strengthen law: http://t.co/ePVGZ7J5
- http://t.co/PkESJxaE - After meeting the president at the White House, the Monroeville Jr High Robotics Team visits the US Capitol.
- Economic recovery still elusive. Jobless rate would be 9.9% if those no longer looking for work were counted: http://t.co/gRxAtItM
- The prayers of our entire community are with the family of Officer Steven Green. So sad, so senseless. http://t.co/1JKq9Q4q
- I just voted to repeal the CLASS Act – a discredited provision of Obamacare. Fight to kill Obamacare continues: http://t.co/fOEfDFbd
- In Daphne, marking partnership between local, county, state and federal governments to improve Joe's Branch and D'Olive Creek Watershed.
- Administration’s proposed defense cuts are just step one in budget process. Congress must appropriate funding. Will fully vet the request.
- Congratulations to new EADS CEO Tom Enders. Great choice to lead a great company.
- Saluting a woman of remarkable courage. Godspeed to Gabby Giffords as she leaves the House and continues her journey to recovery.
- In listening to president's speech I'm reminded of Reagan's famous question to America, Are you better off today? http://t.co/bfd3hfqC
- 1 in 2 people now low-income as president continues to deny thousands of new energy jobs and Senator Reid blocks 28 House-passed jobs bills
- House leads,Senate blocks. Nearly 30 House jobs bills halted so far in Dem-controlled Senate. Almost 1000 days since Senate passed a budget
- Sadly, violent weather has returned in Alabama. Our prayers go out to the tornado victims as rescue and recovery operations continue.
- Message to President Obama: After you turned down the Keystone pipeline, Canada wants to sell their oil to China. http://t.co/fxy8TMMC
- Alabama's unemployment rate drops by .6% for second month in a row. Progress being made, but we can't let up on job creation efforts.
- President Obama turns his back on thousands of new American energy-related jobs by blocking Keystone Pipeline #keystone http://t.co/1tHMwlfo
- Just voted to disapprove President’s request to increase debt limit by $1.2trillion. Republicans continue to push for real fiscal reform
- Visiting with Monroe County Education Foundation.
- In Monroeville this morning. Discussing the importance of being a good citizen with the 6th grade students of Monroe Academy.
- Just finished meeting with over 30 members of the Leadership Baldwin this morning, talking about economic development efforts.
- Speaking with members of the Mobile Kiwanis Club about the local economy and conservatives' efforts in the House to promote job growth.
- Congratulations to the new BCS champions, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Great game! State of Alabama now captures three in a row.
- I have joined 95 House members in voicing opposition to president's unconstitutional recess appointments: http://t.co/pZqHp19i
- Proud to be speaking this morning at the kick-off of the Daphne Public Library exhibit: "Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War"
- The new year offers both a clean slate and new challenges, but Americans have always proven they can rise to overcome any test. Happy 2012!
- Rep. Bonner welcomes DOJ announcement of independent audit of Gulf Coast Claims Facility: http://t.co/55kAy00o
- House calls out Senate to return from vacation and pass one-year extension of payroll tax relief: http://t.co/D2bV8f7c
- Just talked with Wayne and Sean on Mobile's FMTalk106.5 about the House effort to extend payroll tax relief for one year. #4jobs
- Senate's two-month "kick-the-can" punt on payroll tax relief is not responsible. House is again doing the heavy lifting. #wecantwait
- House wraps up busy week including passage of payroll tax cut with job-creating energy expansion plan. Sen Reid: pass this bill! #4jobs
- Read: "The Washington Report", my Winter 2011 First Congressional DIstrict newsletter: http://t.co/n4OQsn6r
- A special day in Southwest Alabama. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Citronelle, a city with a fascinating history.
- Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and I testified before House committee today in support of the Gulf RESTORE Act: http://t.co/mpKsWVjX
- Saluting Pearl Harbor veterans and all members of our Armed Forces, past and present, on this 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
- Jobless rate down to 8.6%. We can do better if president and Senate will approve over 20 jobs bills already passed by House. #4jobs
- South Alabama college students: My office is now accepting 2012 Summer Congressional Internship applications. Read more http://t.co/gVEd8VGW
- Remembering our men and women in uniform this Thanksgiving Day. We thank them for protecting our liberties and preserving our way of life.
- Very disappointed with defeat of balanced budget amendment today. This does not end our fight to halt gov overspending: http://t.co/2oEBaIvq
- Here's a new mobile app to bring House votes to your smartphone, iphone, ipad, blackberry and android: http://t.co/g3plu6PK; #whipcast
- Returning from another successful trip to see our troops in Afghanistan. Many familiar faces from South Alabama. Very proud of them all.
- Proud to honor America's veterans today. We must never forget their service to preserve our freedom.
- I questioned BP claims administrator Ken Feinberg on Capitol Hill today. I'm still pressing for a GCCF audit: http://t.co/YnNn0P3e
- Thanks to all tonight who joined in my southwest Alabama tele-town hall discussion about jobs, taxes, health care and immigration.
- Gov cannot lead us out of recession, business can. Proud to be recognized by US Chamber for pro-business record: http://t.co/VplUEbXB
- Trade bills' passage proves bipartisan cooperation on job creation is possible. Read my column in the Atmore News: http://t.co/nkRChV9Z
- Talking about growing jobs and the economy at the Mobile County Chamber of Commerce's Forum Alabama breakfast this morning.
- Proud to be visiting with and speaking to the 3rd Grade Class of Dawes Intermediate School in Mobile this morning.
- Traveling in Escambia and Monroe counties today, meeting with local officials.
- House just passed trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. Expected to be boost to Port of Mobile and state’s exports.
- Read my column in the Atmore News about the newly-introduced RESTORE Act to assist the Gulf Coast recovery: http://t.co/Fdg0FxnT
- Enjoying being in Monroeville today to help celebrate the 100th birthday of Mr. Nick Hare and Miss Alice Lee.
