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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.

What’s Next for the Supreme Court

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was a conservative stalwart who influenced a whole generation of legal opinions based on his strict interpretation of the Constitution. We lost a great American when he passed away at a Texas hunting ranch on February 13th. Throughout his time on the Supreme Court, Justice … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 22, 2016

Opinion

Supporting A Strong Navy and Saving Our Jobs

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) President Obama just doesn’t get it. From ISIS to Russia to China to Iran, our nation is facing a wider range of threats than almost any time in our nation’s history. Despite these threats, the budget President Obama sent to Congress last week proposed making cuts to important military programs. One … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 15, 2016

Opinion

The Road to a Balanced Budget

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I’m going to start by telling you something we all know: Washington has a spending problem. The federal government is trillions of dollars in debt and that number continues to rise. If we are going to continue being the greatest nation on the face of the Earth, we must address … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 9, 2016

Opinion

Coast Guard Has Proud History in Southwest Alabama

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The U.S. Coast Guard has long been a staple right here on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, but do you know how that came to be? Before we get to the Coast Guard’s impact on Southwest Alabama, let’s look briefly at the history of the Coast Guard. On January 28, 1915, President … Continued

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February 1, 2016

Opinion

What I’m Hearing in Southwest Alabama

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “What are you hearing?” That is probably the most common question I get whether I’m visiting a local business or just stopping by the grocery store. People want to know what my constituents and their neighbors are worried about. One of the best ways I hear the concerns of my … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 25, 2016

Opinion

Time to Turn the Page on the Obama Presidency

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, President Barack Obama came before Congress to deliver his final State of the Union Address. The President outlined a long list of policy ideas, but many of them were simply recycled from his previous State of the Union speeches. If you are one of the 25 percent of Americans … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 18, 2016

Opinion

The Second Amendment Must Be Protected

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Since I was a young boy, some of the most enjoyable time with my family has been spent hunting. My dad and I didn’t bond on a golf course, instead we bonded in the backwoods of Southwest Alabama. This is the same tradition I have enjoyed with my sons. My … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 11, 2016

Opinion

What to Watch in 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, we took a look back at some of the highlights from 2015 like the important progress on the I-10 bridge and my efforts to improve health care for our nation’s veterans. This week, I want to look ahead to some of the things you should watch for in … Continued

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January 4, 2016

Opinion

Looking Back on 2015

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) 2015 was packed full of major developments for Southwest Alabama. As the year draws to a close, I thought it would be a good time to review some of the highlights. One of the first votes the House of Representatives took in 2015 was on my bill to repeal Obamacare … Continued

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December 28, 2015

Opinion

America is Still the Light of the World

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) A few weeks ago, I was holding a town hall meeting on Facebook where I answered questions from my constituents. Most of the questions related to issues like local transportation projects, illegal immigration, and the fight against terrorism. One question really stuck out to me though. Raymond asked me how … Continued

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December 22, 2015