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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.

Keeping Illegal Immigrants Out of Alabama

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Our nation has a serious problem with illegal immigrants crossing our border each and every day. Recently, the immigration issue made its way to Southwest Alabama when the Obama Administration announced they were considering a plan to house unaccompanied alien children (UACs) at two Navy airfields in Baldwin County. The … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 19, 2016

Opinion

Working Together to Solve Problems

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Is it really as bad as it seems? That is a question I get all the time. People want to know if the partisanship and gridlock in Washington is actually like what they see on television. The short answer is no. The reality is Republicans and Democrats often work together … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 11, 2016

Opinion

The American Story

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) This week, we celebrate the birth of our nation. In addition to spending time with family and friends, I hope you also took time to reflect on exactly what it is that we celebrate on the Fourth of July. In 1776, some very brave men put their signatures on a piece … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 5, 2016

Opinion

A Better Way Forward

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) From health care to national security, people are worried about the direction our country is headed. That is certainly what I hear at my town hall meetings in Southwest Alabama, but the same is true all around the United States. According to Real Clear Politics, 65 percent of Americans believe our country … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 27, 2016

Opinion

Defense Bill Offers Strong Response to Orlando Shooting

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The recent terrorist attack in Orlando was a strike at each and every American. My heart breaks for every person involved, and especially for the family and friends of those who lost their lives. There is no room for hate in America, and this ugly crime was the result of … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 20, 2016

Opinion

There is a Better Way to Fight Poverty

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, I sat in the basement of an apartment complex in the poverty-ridden Anacostia community of Washington, D.C. listening to Bishop Shirley Holloway tell a story that I wish every American could hear. Bishop Holloway runs a program known as House of Help City of Hope, which helps people … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 13, 2016

Opinion

Update on Red Snapper Season

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, fishermen all along the Gulf Coast were up early as the 2016 federal Red Snapper season kicked off. Preparations had been underway long before that with people busy buying gas, chartering boats, purchasing ice, and booking hotels and condos. Red Snapper season is a real boom for our … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 6, 2016

Opinion

Freedom Isn’t Free

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “Here we mark the price of freedom.” Those are the words engraved on the Freedom Wall at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Freedom Wall includes 4,048 gold stars, and each star represents 100 American military deaths during the Second World War. I recently took time to … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 30, 2016

Opinion

Opioid Crisis Requires Serious Response

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I recently saw a local news story about a young 18 year old boy from Southwest Alabama who struggled with prescription drug abuse. He talked about how it started out small with just a few pain pills but his addiction spiraled out of control until he was seriously ill. Thankfully … Continued

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May 23, 2016

Opinion

Reflections on China

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) China is the largest country in the world with a population of approximately 1.4 billion people, and I recently had the opportunity to travel there with some of my Congressional colleagues. I want to share a few of my takeaways with you. We must realize that the key to a … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 16, 2016