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Federal Government Biggest Threat to Gulf Red Snapper

By Congressman Jo Bonner If there’s one thing that the federal government has told Gulf fishermen for more than a decade, it’s that our most popular fish is in danger of overfishing. The government has even gone so far as to impose extreme catch restrictions that border on the absurd. That’s what makes a recent … Continued
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February 26, 2013
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President Obama Charts Divisive Course, Ignores Economy, Jobs and Debt

By Congressman Jo Bonner Even in these highly polarized times, inaugural addresses still afford a unique opportunity for the nation’s chief executive to reset relations with the American people and reach for common ground. The grand swearing in ceremony held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol every four years summons nearly a million … Continued
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January 29, 2013
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Service Academy Applications Deadline December First

By US Representative Jo Bonner As the deadline to submit applications is quickly approaching, I want to remind all interested high school seniors to contact my office as soon as possible if you are interested in applying for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the … Continued
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November 26, 2012

President Signals a Turn While Racing Toward Fiscal Cliff

By US Representative Jo Bonner Alabama Political Reporter With less than 45 days before Washington faces a deadline to reach a decision on whether to allow $7 trillion in tax hikes and indiscriminant federal spending cuts to take effect, President Obama and his supporters in Congress are swerving all over the road when it comes … Continued
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November 20, 2012
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Lame Duck Congress to Face Monumental Challenges

By Representative Jo Bonner This week the lame duck Congress returns to Capitol Hill to divine a so-far elusive agreement to avoid an economically-damaging combination of automatic federal spending cuts and major tax increases scheduled to take effect January first. The president has an equal role in the challenging negotiations that lay ahead.  If we … Continued
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November 12, 2012
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Lame Duck Congress to Face Monumental Challenges

By Representative Jo Bonner This week the lame duck Congress returns to Capitol Hill to divine a so-far elusive agreement to avoid an economically-damaging combination of automatic federal spending cuts and major tax increases scheduled to take effect January first. The president has an equal role in the challenging negotiations that lay ahead.  If we … Continued
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November 12, 2012
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Congress Through the Eyes of South Alabama College Students

By Congressman Jo Bonner Each summer, my congressional offices welcome interns from across South Alabama. During July, five college juniors worked alongside my staff in Washington and each got a rare chance to see Congress from the inside while also maintaining connections to their home state. This week, I asked them to share with you … Continued
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September 5, 2012
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Mike Rogers: Taking Care of Our Veterans

By Congressman Mike Rogers WASHINGTON, DC—For many, Memorial Day was the start to summer when school’s finally out and the swimming pools are open for business.
But for other families, Memorial Day meant mourning the loss of loved ones in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice in wars like Iraq or Afghanistan or other conflicts in … Continued
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June 6, 2012