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Byrne says Schiff has “totally tainted the investigation”

Republicans have been highly critical of the way that the impeachment inquiry is being handled by the Democratic-controlled House leadership. They have been especially critical of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California. Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, signed to support a resolution to censure Schiff. Byrne is an attorney with decades of courtroom … Continued
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October 9, 2019

Doug Jones raises more than $2 million in third quarter

Monday, the Doug Jones for Senate campaign reported another strong fundraising quarter. Doug Jones’ (D-Alabama) campaign reports that they have raised over $2 million in the third quarter of 2019 alone. Jones fundraising is being driven by the Democratic grassroots and online donations, much of it from out of the state of Alabama. Jones has … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Greg Shaw announces re-election campaign for Supreme Court

Friday, Alabama Supreme Court Justice Greg Shaw (R) announced that he will file to run for re-election to his seat on the Court when the Alabama Republican Party opens candidate qualifying on Tuesday. Judge Shaw is the Republican incumbent Justice. Justice Shaw was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2008 after serving on the … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Byrne is first to announce 67 county leadership team

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced the launch of his Grassroots Leadership Team for his bid to win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Byrne’s is the first Senate candidate to release an all 67 county leadership team. The team includes over 200 key community leaders. “It is an honor to have so many people … Continued
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October 8, 2019

Byrne, Tuberville condemn suggestion that uncooperative Trump staffers could be jailed by Congress

On Thursday, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, revealed that House Democrats are considering plans to jail Trump staffers who fail to respond to the summons of the impeachment inquiry. Tlaib suggested that the members of the Trump administration so incarcerated could be held in Detroit awaiting their questioning by the committee and promised to take care … Continued
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October 7, 2019

Jones: Tariffs on Airbus’s Mobile production line would have harmed Alabama

Wednesday, the Trump Administration announced that it will not impose tariffs on component parts imported to Airbus Mobile’s facilities. U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, welcomed the news and said that the tariffs “would have caused unnecessary harm to Alabama workers.” “Tariffs on Airbus’ Mobile production lines would have caused unnecessary harm to Alabama workers and … Continued
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October 7, 2019

Monroe County Commissioner Switches to the Republican Party

The Monroe County Republican Party on Wednesday welcomed Monroe County Commissioner Henry “Lum” Childs into the Republican Party. Childs recently requested to change his party affiliation from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Commissioner Childs has served as Monroe County Commissioner, District 1, since 2008. “Things have changed so much in the Democrat Party in … Continued
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October 3, 2019

Byrne: Trump decision not to impose tariffs on Airbus “massive win” for Alabama

The Trump Administration announced Wednesday it will not impose tariffs on component parts imported to Airbus Mobile’s facilities. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, said that the decision was a “massive win” for Alabama workers. “This is a massive win for the thousands of Alabama workers connected to Airbus Mobile,” Byrne said. “I thank President Trump for … Continued
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October 3, 2019

Alabama Republicans take aim at Joe Biden

As Congressional Democrats continue to push ahead with the impeachment inquiry, Alabama Republicans are increasingly critical of former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden for his alleged activities in Ukraine. “No family member of a sitting president or vice president should serve on a foreign gas board drawing a salary of $600,000 a … Continued
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October 3, 2019