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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.

House Acts to Stop Iran Deal

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to ensure for the safety and security of the American people. With that in mind, last week I voted against the Iran nuclear agreement, which I believe puts the American people at greater risk. I’ve been opposed to the Iran nuclear … Continued

Bradley Byrne

September 14, 2015

Opinion

Putting Small Business Over Big Labor

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “I now find myself in the position that an unelected board in Washington, D.C., can just unilaterally determine that my American dream is over.” Those were the words of Chris Holmes, owner and operator of Firehouse Subs restaurants in the Florida panhandle, during a House Education and the Workforce … Continued

Bradley Byrne

September 7, 2015

Opinion

Agriculture Key to Local Economy

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) You often hear a lot about how the United States economy is becoming more and more dependent on manufacturing. The same holds true for us here in South Alabama with big companies like Airbus and Austal setting up operations in our area. With the growth in manufacturing, it is … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 31, 2015

Ted Cruz in Tuscaloosa Tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 44 year old Republican Presidential candidate, and US Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, will speak to the Tuscaloosa Republican Party at their annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner, on Tuesday, August 25, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Texas Senator has already made campaign stops in Pelham and Huntsville this month. US … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 25, 2015

Opinion

Lessons from Israel

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Ronald Reagan once said that the friendship between the United States and Israel is “based on historic moral and strategic ties, as well as our shared dedication to democracy.” With that in mind, I recently traveled to Israel with a Congressional delegation in an effort to strengthen the partnership … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 24, 2015

Opinion

Let’s Talk About Solutions

U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Growing up, my mother always told me that no one likes a complainer. We all remember that friend who always whined or complained about everything from their food to the rules of the backyard football game. In today’s political discourse, I think people are equally put off with someone … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 17, 2015

Opinion

A Busy August Schedule

U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The House of Representatives may be in recess until September 8, but that certainly does not mean I will be taking time off. In fact, the August District Work Period is about meeting with people from all across the First Congressional District. From the Iran nuclear deal to illegal … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 10, 2015

Opinion

Reforming and Reducing Federal Spending

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) At this very moment, the national debt sits at over $18 trillion dollars, and it shows no signs of going down anytime soon. Our spending problems are reaching crisis level, and we are set to leave behind a catastrophe for the next generation. Take my grandson MacGuire for … Continued

Bradley Byrne

August 3, 2015

Opinion

We Must Stand Up for Life

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As the proud father of four children (and a new grandfather), I have great appreciation for the value of a human life. Every child deserves the opportunity to live a long and prosperous life. That’s why I was so angered by a recent video in which abortion doctors … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 27, 2015

Opinion

Iran Nuclear Agreement Puts Americans at Risk

By U.S Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Over the past 20 months, the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany all took part in talks with Iran over the future of their nuclear program. The talks were defined by missed deadline after missed deadline and lots of conflicting reports. Despite the rocky … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 20, 2015