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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.

BP Settlement a Missed Opportunity

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Whether you are from Brewton, Frisco City, or Robertsdale, you probably remember the summer of 2010 and the BP oil spill. The scenes on our Alabama beaches were heartbreaking as oil glistened in the water and tarballs washed ashore. From the waitress at the restaurant in Atmore to the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 13, 2015

Opinion

Cutting Regulations and Lowering Power Bills

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The summer months in Southwest Alabama can be especially grueling with temperatures resting in the 90s. If your family is like mine, summer also means higher power bills. Well, those power bills might be getting even more expensive and this change doesn’t have anything to do with the weather. … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 6, 2015

Opinion

Congress Must Use the Power of the Purse

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Article I, section 9, clause 7 of the Constitution says that “no money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by law.” That provision of the Constitution outlines one of the most important tools of Congress: the “power of the purse.” Congress has the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 29, 2015

Opinion

Good News for Southwest Alabama’s Aviation Industry

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) At the APM Container Terminal in downtown Mobile on Sunday, the first parts for the new Airbus A320 assembly line arrived. Local residents lined the streets as the parts paraded from the Port of Mobile to the Airbus facility at Brookley Field. Just a few days prior to the … Continued

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June 22, 2015

Opinion

What is Trade Promotion Authority and Why Does it Matter?

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The world’s economy is now more interconnected than ever before, with 96% of customers located outside of the United States. If we are going to stay competitive on the world stage and grow our economy, then we must look for new ways to engage in trade. That’s why … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 15, 2015

Opinion

A Recap of My Trip to Cuba

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I recently traveled to Cuba as part of a Congressional Delegation to learn more about the Cuban government, visit with the Cuban people, and discuss everything from the economy to education to trade. This visit came at a particularly interesting time as the United States remains in negotiations with … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 9, 2015

Opinion

An Update on the Fight Against ISIL

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The city of Ramadi is the capital of the Anbar province in Iraq and serves as a strategic location on the Euphrates river. In 2006, Ramadi was the home to a critical battle between United States forces and Al-Qaeda. Ultimately, the U.S. forces prevailed. Now, almost nine years later, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 1, 2015

Opinion

The Ultimate Sacrifice

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) August 10th, 2009, likely started as any other day for Marine Lance Corporal Bruce “Bubba” Ferrell Jr. The Baldwin County High School graduate was on a foot patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device, or IED. The explosion took his life. … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 24, 2015

Opinion

Police Officers Deserve Prayers and Praise

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Earlier this month we were all devastated to learn that two police officers had been tragically murdered while conducting a basic traffic stop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Already this year, 42 police officers have died in the line of duty. In 2014, 117 members of law enforcement died while … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 18, 2015

Opinion

Small Business: The Backbone of Our Economy

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Did you know that there are an estimated 28 million small businesses in the United States? In Alabama alone, studies estimate there are over 70,000 small businesses. Right in here Southwest Alabama, there are small businesses on every street corner from Chatom to Gulf Shores. Last week was National … Continued

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May 11, 2015