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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Offer Differing Views on Bills’ Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 4 the Alabama House of Representatives passed four bills aimed at better regulating abortions which are performed in the State of Alabama.  Pro-Life groups praised passage of the landmark legislation while abortion supporters denounced the legislation that was spearheaded by the Alabama House Republican Caucus. Alabama … Continued
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March 5, 2014

Alabama House of Representatives Passes Four Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of abortions performed in the State of Alabama. Republicans in the House easily brushed aside filibusters of the legislation from Alabama’s outnumbered Democrat House minority. Rep. Ed Henry (R) from Decatur … Continued
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March 5, 2014

House Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative Health Committee passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of babies killed in abortions in Alabama. The legislation was prioritized by House Health Committee Chairman Jim McClendon (R) from Springville. HB 490, the Fetal Heartbeat Act, is sponsored … Continued
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February 27, 2014

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Oppose Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The ACLU was quick to comment on the Alabama House Health Committee’s passage of four Pro-Life bills.  The groups said in a written statement that: HB 489, HB 490, HB 493, HB 494 pose a great threat to women. The Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson … Continued
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February 27, 2014

Lawmakers Addresses Pro-Life Rally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 130 Pro-Life activists rallied in front of the Alabama State House on Tuesday with numerous state legislators making appearances. The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn addressed the group.  Speaker Hubbard said to the group and then on Facebook, “As long as liberal Supreme Court … Continued
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February 26, 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

Health Care Rights of Conscience Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 21 the Alabama House of Representatives voted to approve the Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, sponsored by State Rep Becky Nordgren (R) from Gadsden.  According to a statement by the Alabama House Republican Caucus this bill is designed to ensure that medical professionals are not … Continued
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January 22, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Asks Judge for Summary Judgement in their Case Against Alabama’s Stricter Abortion Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, attorneys for Planned Parenthood Southeast and Reproductive Health Services filed a motion in federal court asking Judge Myron Thompson to rule a law that increased the regulatory standards on abortion clinics to that of an outpatient surgical center (HB 57: the Women’s Health and Safety Act) unconstitutional … Continued
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December 18, 2013

Shaver Joins Crowded District 43 Republican Field

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Miss Alabama Amie Beth Shaver (R) announced late last week that she was seeking the Alabama House of Representatives seat in District 43. Shaver released a video message on Facebook and Twitter as well as a press statement announcing her candidacy for Alabama State House District 43. Amie … Continued
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November 11, 2013