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Roby campaign boasts of fundraising success

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Alabama U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, who is running for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, announced that she has raised $826,000 in 2017, as reported on the campaign’s Federal Election Committee (FEC) year-end report released today. The numbers in this report position her campaign well for the 2018 election … Continued
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February 2, 2018

Democrats claim that Roby votes to raise middle class taxes

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Republican Party Thursday, the Democratic Congressional Committee charged that U.S. Rep. Martha Roby voted with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, and “Establishment Republicans in Washington to hike taxes on the middle class so that they can hand out huge tax cuts to large corporations and the very wealthy. The … Continued
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November 22, 2017

Roby says Senate inaction has frustrated her too

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 2016, the Republican Party had overwhelming control of the U.S. House of Representatives and a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. President Barack Obama, however, was able to thwart the Republican Congress. On Nov. 4, 2016, the voters shocked Democrats and their mainstream media allies by electing billionaire … Continued
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October 26, 2017

Audri Scott Williams announces run for Congressional District 2

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, September 30, 2017, Audri Scott Williams, Global Trustee for URI (United Religions Initiative) announced that she was running as a Democrat for Alabama’s Second Congressional Seat in 2018.  That seat is currently held by U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery. Williams said in a statement, “I’m running because we’ve … Continued
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October 12, 2017

Roby declares, “The war on coal is over”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 10, 2017, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced in an email to constituents that, “The war on coal is over.”  Roby was referencing orders given by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt rolling back controversial Obama era rules. Congresswoman Roby said, “Great news! This morning Environmental Protection Agency Director … Continued
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October 12, 2017

Roby: Tax reform represents a “tremendous opportunity to move this country ahead”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 28, 2017, Congressional Republicans unveiled their highly-anticipated tax reform plan. U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, attended the House GOP summit to discuss the joint House, Senate, and White House plan to overhaul the nation’s complicated tax code. Roby explained the basics of the tax reform legislation set … Continued
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October 2, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby continues efforts to get F-35s in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is making a final push to emphasize key advantages favoring Montgomery’s 187th Fighter Wing as the Air Force nears a decision on where to base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Roby is highlighting how cost and time effectiveness, proximity to other Air Force assets, … Continued
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September 29, 2017

Roby supports removal of criminal alien gang members

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, spoke in support of HR3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, and said that Congress’ first priority must be to keep Americans safe. HR3697 combats criminal alien gang violence by amending existing law to make a person’s history of … Continued
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September 20, 2017

Roby says appropriations fully funds National Defense and down payment on Border Wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that fully funds government operations for the next fiscal year. U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said the bill demonstrates House Republicans’ commitment to setting responsible spending priorities. Roby said that HR3354, the Make America Prosperous and Secure Appropriations Act, … Continued
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September 15, 2017