Republican seeks credit for infrastructure bill he voted against
As Republicans seek credit for the infrastructure package they voted against, it's hard not to feel a sense of deja vu.
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"Funding the Northern Beltline has consistently been one of my top priorities," Palmer said. "Birmingham is currently one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country without a complete beltline around it. Completing the Northern Beltline will benefit the entire region and enhance economic development and employment opportunities.... This is the opportunity we have been working for as a region and a state. Now is the time for us to take advantage of it and complete the work by finishing the Northern Beltline and building a better future for the Birmingham metro area and central Alabama."
What the GOP congressman neglected to mention is that he voted against the legislation that will fund the project.
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I mean really....who didn't see this coming? The repubs have been doing this for years. Vote against a Democratic bill, then go back to their district and boast about what the bill accomplish in their district. At Nothing new here....
