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Bradley Byrne

Bradley Byrne is the president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and a former Republican congressman who represented Alabama's 1st Congressional District.

Taking better care of our veterans

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I’ve held over 75 town hall meetings since being elected to Congress, and these meetings allow me to get a feel for what issues are most important to the people I represent. At every single town hall meeting, I get at least one question about problems at the Department of Veterans … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 28, 2017

Opinion

The 21st Century Workforce

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) A lot has changed since the 1930s. For example, in 1938, Franklin Roosevelt was President, and you could buy a loaf of bread for ten cents. Since then, the Internet was invented, more jobs are based in technology, and almost every American has a cell phone. Sadly, some of our … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 20, 2017

Opinion

Maintaining a Navy

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The shipbuilding industry has always been critically important to those of us living on and around the Gulf Coast. Our area has a proud tradition of building warships and supporting the military. For example, we build the Littoral Combat Ship and Expeditionary Fast Transport at Austal in Mobile. Important military vessels … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 13, 2017

Opinion

Pro-life policies in the spotlight

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March for Life brings together people from all different backgrounds: Democrats and Republicans, men and women, young and old, southerners and northerners. This year’s march was especially notable as Vice President Mike … Continued

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January 31, 2017

Opinion

Committee assignments highlight top priorities

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) When I am not casting a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives or visiting with groups in my office, a large percentage of my time in Washington is spent serving on committees. There are currently twenty standing committees in the House, and each member of Congress serves … Continued

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January 23, 2017

Opinion

House makes regulatory reform a top priority

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) $1,000,000,000,000. That’s the estimated total cost of regulations issued by the Obama Administration. These regulations have resulted in over 754,000,000 hours of paperwork. These numbers are pretty remarkable. The wide range of regulations cover everything from energy to agriculture to the environment. In addition to having a negative effect on … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 16, 2017

Opinion

A bipartisan vote to stand with Israel

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The United States has no stronger ally than Israel. Our relationship has always been strong, both economically and militarily. Israel plays an especially important role in helping us combat radical Islamic terrorism in the Middle East. In other words, Israel serves as a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity in … Continued

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January 9, 2017

Opinion

Five things to watch in 2017

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) In 2017, Republicans will have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This is a rare situation that has happened only 16 times the past 100 years. Under a unified Republican government, there is great potential for important reforms. Here are five areas where I … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 3, 2017

Opinion

Congressman Bradley Byrne: A look back at 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As we look forward to 2017, I want to take a moment to look back at some of the highlights of the past year. It was a busy year with over 25 town hall meetings in each of the six counties that make up Alabama’s First Congressional District, in addition … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 24, 2016

Opinion

A few Christmas thoughts

Congressman Bradley Byrne Alabama Political Reporter With Christmas fast approaching, I want to take time to reflect on two important thoughts: the need to count our blessings and the importance of sharing those blessings with others. Last week, I stopped by the WKRG studios in Mobile to donate a few toys to their annual toy … Continued

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December 19, 2016