1st Congressional District

Byrne Angry Over 11 Day Red Snapper Season

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recreational fishing is a big business on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  It drives hotel business, charter boat excursions, boat sales, fishing equipment sales, and provides residents with both sport and food.  But if you want to go fishing for red snapper and keep the fish during the next year … Continued

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April 10, 2014

Byrne Comments on Ukraine Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to Ukrainian government officials up to 16,000 Russian Federation soldiers have crossed by land, sea, and air into Ukrainian territory seizing control of the Crimea.  U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose has released a written statement on the situation in Ukraine. Congressman Byrne said: “As a member … Continued

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March 4, 2014

Byrne Demands Answers on Benghazi

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 27, 2014 Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he has cosponsored House Resolution 36 to establish a House select Committee with the sole purpose of investigating the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Rep. Byrne said in a written … Continued

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February 28, 2014

Byrne Joins Republican Israel Caucus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday February 14, 2014 U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he was cosponsoring H.R. 938, the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act.  H.R. 938 was introduced by Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) from Florida and Ted Deutch (R) from Florida.  This bill declares that Israel is a … Continued

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February 18, 2014

Byrne Supports Alabamians’ Second Amendment Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced his support for the passage of H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act.  The SHARE Act was introduced by Rep. Bob Latta (R) from Ohio and is supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Congressional Sportsmen’s … Continued

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February 14, 2014

Byrne Acts to Prevent Federal Funding of Abortion

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Report On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he supported the passage of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. H.R. 7 was introduced by Representative Chris Smith (R) from New Jersey. This legislation prohibits the use of federal funding for abortion, … Continued

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January 29, 2014

Opinion

Byrne Sworn in To Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose was sworn into office on Wednesday. The Southern Alabama attorney was sworn in to office representing Alabama’s First Congressional District. Congressman Byrne said afterwards, “I am honored to be sworn in as the next Representative for South Alabama. Now it’s time to … Continued

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January 9, 2014

Congressman–elect Byrne Selects Schriver as Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to an article in ‘Roll Call’ Representative-elect Bradley Byrne has chosen Auburn graduate Alex Schriver to be his Chief of Staff. Schriver is just 25 years old, but Rep.–elect Byrne told ‘Roll Call’, “To me the most important factor is not the age but a focus on the … Continued

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December 19, 2013

Opinion

Byrne Wins

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Forty one months ago, Bradley Byrne (R) was defeated by Robert Bentley (R) in the 2010 Republican Primary runoff for the Alabama Governor’s office.  On Tuesday, voters in Alabama’s First Congressional District went to the polls and sent Byrne to Congress. Former State Senator Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose … Continued

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December 18, 2013