Daniel Boman, a Republican candidate for Congress in Alabama, was suspended by the Alabama Bar for six months in 2019 for making a “racist, misogynistic” phone call to a female attorney.
The bar’s disciplinary board found that Boman had violated the state’s rules of professional conduct by making the call, which included derogatory remarks about the attorney’s race and gender.
Boman has said that he regrets making the call and that he has learned from his mistake. However, some voters have said that they are concerned about his judgment and whether he is fit to serve in Congress.
GOP Senators Mount Late-Night Fight to End Military Holds; Mike Lee Comes to Tuberville’s Aid
A group of Republican senators mounted a late-night fight on Monday to end military holds that have been blocking dozens of Biden administration nominees.
The senators, led by Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, argued that the holds are being used for political reasons and are preventing the administration from filling critical positions.
They proposed a rule change that would allow the Senate to override holds with a simple majority vote. However, the proposal was blocked by Democrats, who accused Republicans of trying to undermine the Senate’s confirmation process.
The fight over the holds is likely to continue in the coming days, as Republicans try to find a way to get their nominees confirmed.
Grocery Tax Cut Could Be Less Costly to State Than First Thought, New Data Suggests
A new study suggests that a proposed cut to Alabama’s grocery tax could be less costly to the state than previously thought.
The study, which was conducted by the Alabama Retail Association, found that the cut could generate an additional $1.2 billion in revenue for the state over the next five years.
This is because the cut would encourage people to shop at Alabama grocery stores instead of out-of-state stores, which would increase the state’s sales tax revenue.
The study’s findings could give state lawmakers a boost as they consider whether to approve the grocery tax cut.
House Votes to Prevent a Government Shutdown
The House of Representatives voted on Monday to pass a bill that would prevent a government shutdown next week.
The bill would fund the government through December 16th, giving lawmakers more time to reach a deal on a long-term spending plan.
The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Biden.
Senate Panel Takes a Step Toward Ending Tuberville’s Blockade of Military Nominations
A Senate panel took a step toward ending Sen. Richard Shelby’s blockade of military nominations on Monday.
The panel voted to approve the nominations of four generals, despite Shelby’s objections.
The full Senate is expected to vote on the nominations later this week.
If the nominations are approved, it would be a major setback for Shelby, who has been blocking the nominations in an effort to get the Biden administration to approve a key pipeline project.
Alabamians See Highest Losses to Cybercrime in Nation, New Research Finds
A new study has found that Alabamians lost more money to cybercrime than residents of any other state in 2022.
The study, which was conducted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that Alabamians lost an average of $753 to cybercrime in 2022.
This is significantly higher than the national average of $447.
The study’s authors say that Alabamians are more likely to be victims of cybercrime because they are more likely to use online banking and shopping services.
They also say that Alabamians are less likely to take steps to protect themselves from cybercrime, such as using strong passwords and installing security software.
The study’s findings are a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect yourself from cybercrime.