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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.

Defense Bill Blocks Attempt to Cut Mobile Shipyard

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Southwest Alabama has a proud military tradition. Our area is home to a large number of veterans. The Coast Guard has a strong presence here. Important military vessels are constructed up and down the Gulf Coast. These are all things we take great pride in. That’s why it was so … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 2, 2016

Opinion

Signs Continue to Show Obamacare’s Fatal Flaws

By Congressman Bradley Byrne Last week, UnitedHealthcare, our nation’s largest health insurance provider, announced it would be pulling out of the federal Obamacare insurance marketplace and also backing out of most state health care exchanges. The UnitedHealthcare news is significant. In addition to being the largest health insurance provider in the country, they also offered … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 25, 2016

Opinion

Tax Code Desperately in Need of Reform

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) You have all heard the quote before: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Just this week, many Americans are scrambling as we hit the filing deadline for 2016 individual tax returns. Studies have shown that American families spend over 6 billion hours … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 18, 2016

Opinion

New Rule Could Reduce Access to Retirement Advice

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne The last decade has been particularly difficult for our nation’s workforce and retirees. The economic downturn really did significant damage to the stock market and many people’s retirement plans took a hit. This situation put an even greater emphasis on the importance of having sound financial advice. Saving for retirement … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 11, 2016

Opinion

Strategy To Defeat ISIS Is Still Missing

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (Al-1) For over a year now, I have been pointing out that the Obama Administration lacks a clear strategy to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This is the brutal terrorist organization that holds significant territory in the Middle East and claims responsibility for attacks in Brussels, Paris, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 4, 2016

Opinion

Reining in Overreach at the Department of Labor

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (Al 1) A big problem with our country today is that the government and federal bureaucrats always seem to think they know what is best. This is flawed logic because government was created to serve the people, not the other way around. Unfortunately, government agencies seem to forget that. This is … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 28, 2016

Opinion

Working to Stop Christian Persecution

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We are in the midst of Holy Week, a time filled with both highs and lows as we follow Jesus’s path from crucifixion to resurrection. In the Christian faith, this is our most sacred occasion. It also serves as an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. Sadly, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 21, 2016

Opinion

Why Tourism Matters

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) It is that time of the year again. Families and students are flocking down Interstate 65 or across Interstate 10 to our Alabama beaches for spring break. Those of us who have lived here our entire lives know what it means: crowded roads, packed restaurants, and full hotels. What you … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 14, 2016

Opinion

Rolling Back EPA Overreach

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, the House of Representatives, once again, found ourselves having to pass a bill to roll back overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is one of the most out-of-control agencies in the entire federal government. It seems like every week the EPA comes out with a … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 7, 2016

Opinion

Standing with Alabama Sportsmen

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) In Southwest Alabama, we have a proud tradition of hunting and fishing. From the hunting camps in Monroe County to the fishing boats in Orange Beach, our part of the State is dream territory for outdoorsmen. As a kid, some of the favorite time I spent with my family was … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 29, 2016