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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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Checks and Balances Crucial for Good Governance

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (A-1) Last week, the House of Representatives focused our efforts on legislation to target executive overreach, fulfilling our constitutional responsibility as a check on the power of the Executive Branch. The Founding Fathers constructed our government in three branches, giving each the duty and the authority to provide checks on … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 17, 2014

Opinion

Time for Budgetary Leadership, Not Rhetoric

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (A-1) Since arriving in Washington, I have been encouraged in conversations with other Members at the desire to work together to achieve positive results for our country. Although we don’t always agree, we share the common interest of building an environment for a healthy economy that will provide opportunities for … Continued

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March 10, 2014

Opinion

Hitting the Road to Hear from You

By Congressman Bradley Byrne As your Congressman, it’s vital for me to have a finger on the pulse of our district, to be in the community listening to your concerns so I can better represent your voice in Washington. I said that if elected, I would work hard every day to earn the trust you … Continued

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February 25, 2014

Opinion

The Voice for the Voiceless

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) One of the greatest joys I have been privileged to experience in my lifetime is the miracle of birth. As the parents of four wonderful children, Rebecca and I have been blessed to watch our children grow and mature into talented and unique individuals. More than anything, this has reinforced … Continued

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February 3, 2014

Opinion

Littoral Combat Ship the Future of the United States Navy

By Congressman Bradley Byrne Recently, reports began surfacing of the possibility that the United States Navy could cut its order of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) by 20 vessels. These ships, built in part by Austal USA right here at home in South Alabama, represent over 4,000 jobs in our community and huge investments in capital. … Continued

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January 27, 2014

Opinion

Vote Yes on Forever Wild: The Conservative Choice

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (A-1) Over the years, Alabamians have been given the opportunity to vote on monetary issues that significantly affect our state’s future. In 1982, the people of Alabama voted to save royalty money received from natural gas companies drilling in state waters to form the Alabama Trust Fund which now holds … Continued

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November 2, 2012

Opinion

Bradley Byrne on Reform

By Bradley Byrne Moments of transition are also moments of opportunity. As Alabama transitions from the old political system which passed away in the 2010 elections, to whatever the new system proves to be, reformers have an opportunity unlike any other in decades. The post-election Special Session of December 2010 was breathtaking, both in what … Continued

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December 16, 2011