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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.

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Fighting Fraud and Abuse

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The federal government is huge. In fact, there are over 275 executive agencies, departments, and boards that employ over two million people. With a bureaucracy this size, it should come as no surprise that fraud and abuse is far too common. Since coming to Washington, one of my top priorities … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 14, 2015

Opinion

Making Congress Work Again

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) If you listen to national media outlets, all you ever hear is how Congress is completely broken and dysfunctional. While that narrative is right at times, last week was a bright spot when it comes to working together and passing long-overdue reforms. The House and the Senate earlier this year … Continued

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December 7, 2015

Opinion

Standing Up for Small Business

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season has officially started. From shopping for presents to finalizing your travel plans, the next few weeks are sure to be busy. Many of you likely tried to get a head start on shopping last Friday, but … Continued

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November 30, 2015

Opinion

We Must Address Syrian Refugee Crisis

By U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) On November 13, humanity paused as we learned of a string of terror attacks in Paris, France. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks, which killed over 125 innocent people. These men and women were simply heading to a sporting event, enjoying dinner at an outdoor café, or … Continued

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November 23, 2015

Opinion

Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week we celebrated Veterans Day, and we honored the men and women who have served in the United States military. These are the individuals who throughout our nation’s history have put country above themselves. I had the honor of attending a number of Veterans Day ceremonies in Southwest … Continued

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November 16, 2015

Opinion

Long-Term Highway Bill Good News for Southwest Alabama

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I’ve written many times about the need for Congress to pass a reliable, long-term bill to fund our nation’s highway system. I’ve considered this one of my top priorities in Congress because of how important a new highway bill would be for our area. I have repeatedly voted against … Continued

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November 9, 2015

Opinion

Teachers Make A Real Difference

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) It has been said that one of the hardest jobs around is being a teacher. Even though it may be hard, teaching is one of the most important professions. Teachers have the great responsibility of training the next generation in our society. Recently, I’ve spent time reflecting on some … Continued

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November 2, 2015

Opinion

Manufacturing on the Rise, But Challenges Remain

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As I was touring the manufacturing operation at Quality Filters in Robertsdale, I was struck by just how much manufacturing has grown in Southwest Alabama over the last decade. I paid a visit to Quality Filters to help celebrate National Manufacturing Day, which took place on October 2nd. We … Continued

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October 5, 2015

Opinion

What is a Joint Session of Congress?

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) All eyes were on Washington last week as Pope Francis became the first pope to address a joint session of Congress in our nation’s history. As one of the most influential moral leaders in the world, it was an honor to welcome Pope Francis to the Capitol for his … Continued

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September 28, 2015

Opinion

Airbus Grand Opening Signifies New Day for Southwest Alabama

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I have proudly called Southwest Alabama home for my entire life, but I don’t know that I have ever felt as much pride for our area as I did last week while standing on the stage at the grand opening ceremony for the new Airbus Manufacturing Facility in … Continued

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September 21, 2015