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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.

National / State

Give them an inch, they’ll take your rights

Last week, I had the great experience to join my colleagues in a little friendly competition at the Congressional Clays Competition hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. It was great to express our Second Amendment rights with some healthy rivalry, but it reminded me of those in this country who cannot express this right freely. … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 21, 2019

Opinion

Stop the crisis: Close the loopholes

Since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, they have turned a blind eye to infanticide, promoted over-regulation of American businesses and sought socialist measures in the United States, oftentimes at the expense of the taxpayer. They have also made it clear that they stand for open borders by ignoring the ongoing crisis at … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 14, 2019

Opinion

American values leave no room for socialism

Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me the opportunity to reflect on a question as old as our nation itself: “What does it mean to be an American?” In the United States, we don’t define citizenship as being … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 7, 2019

Opinion

A big win for Alabama rural hospitals

A handful of stories in Washington generally get about 90 percent of the media’s attention. Don’t get me wrong, many of those stories are important, but much of my time in Washington is also focused on getting things done for Alabama that don’t make the front page. This week we got a big win on … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 30, 2019

Opinion

Alabama the beautiful

For many schools throughout Southwest Alabama, April marked Spring Break for students and teachers, and so many families take advantage of that time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors throughout our state. As a hunter and outdoorsman, I know the importance of managing our wildlife areas and natural resources — private, family-owned and … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 23, 2019

Opinion

The light of Easter

For those of us who are Christians, this week is the most important and holiest of the year. We begin the week remembering Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, walk with Him through his last teachings in the Temple, watch the last supper with His disciples, sadly witness His arrest and trial before the Sanhedrin and … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 15, 2019

Opinion

100 days of Democrats

This week will mark a hundred days Democrats have held power in the House of Representatives in Washington. I considered listing tangible Democrat achievements so far this Congress, but that would result in a blank page. Instead, all Democrats have managed to do in 14 weeks is obstruct what is best for the American people, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 8, 2019

Opinion

Democrats: Gone fishin’

There is an old expression that goes, “the worst day of fishing beats the best day of working.” As an avid fisherman myself, I can certainly understand the feeling behind that saying. But, sometimes, fishing is the worst thing to be doing, especially when there is important work to be done. This past week, in … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 1, 2019

Opinion

Caring for the brave in the land of the free

It has been years in the making, but finally, the veterans of our area will be able to get the care they have long deserved. On Monday, March 18th, I had the honor of participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new VA Outpatient Clinic located in Tillmans Corner. Many veterans from Southwest Alabama … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 26, 2019

Opinion

Community focused: Supporting state and local government

Last week, I was honored to host some of our local mayors, city councilmembers and city officials from Southwest Alabama in Washington to hear about what they do every day for our communities. I am a firm believer that the best people to run our towns and our communities are not the bureaucrats in Washington … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 19, 2019