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Brooks Discusses Debt Ceiling on CNBC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most everyone in Washington wants to raise the debt ceiling yet again even though the national debt is rapidly approaching $17 trillion. On Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the CNBC show Closing Bell with hosts Maria Bartiromo and Bill Griffeth to discuss his views on … Continued
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October 16, 2013

Brooks Will Hold Academy Day Sunday For North Alabama Students

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) is holding the 2013 Academy Day on Sunday, September 22 and welcomes all high school students from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to attend. The event will be held at Madison Academy. High school students, their families, and guidance counselors are all invited to come and … Continued
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September 20, 2013

Brooks Rejects the Argument that the Best Way to Stop Syrians From Killing Syrians is for Americans to Kill Syrians

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville, in an e-letter to constituents, said that he had concerns about President Obama’s proposed attack on Syria. Rep. Brooks said, “Last week, I spoke to the U.S. House, stating my concerns about President Obama’s proposal to attack Syria – even though America’s national … Continued
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September 19, 2013

Brooks Honors 2013 Service Academy Appointees At Reception

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville hosted a reception at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in honor of this year’s 11 North Alabama U.S. Service Academies appointees. Congressman Brooks said, “These appointees represent some of the best and brightest young men in North Alabama. They have all … Continued
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May 31, 2013

Brooks Questions Secretary of State Clinton on Benghazi Tragedy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville questioned U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about how U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s misinformation to the public following the Benghazi attack that killed U.S. Ambassador Stevens and three other American citizens.  Rep. Brooks is   a member of the House … Continued
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January 28, 2013

Brooks Speaks Out Against Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville spoke on the floor of the U.S. House against tax increases on the American people demanded by members of the Democratic Party and the then looming fiscal cliff. Rep. Brooks said, “By every economic measure, the Bush Tax Cuts were … Continued
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January 2, 2013

Brooks On Fox News to Denounce Drastic Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the FOX News Live show DEFCON-3 with host and national security analyst KT McFarland to discuss sequestration. Congressman Brooks said, “You’re talking about America having the smallest Army since World War II, the smallest Navy since World War I, and the … Continued
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July 20, 2012

Brooks Calls Obama Hostile to NASA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brook (R) from Huntsville recently agreed to a lengthy interview with ‘The Alabama Political Reporter.’  Among other topics, the first term Alabama Congressman discussed his views on NASA and the direction of the American space program. Rep. Brooks said, “Let’s face it, over the last fifty years … Continued
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June 22, 2012