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Alabama Soldier Presents State, American Flags to Ford

From the office of House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Gadsden, AL – After flying over the skies of Afghanistan and being carried on combat missions by members of the Alabama National Guard, an American and Alabama flag have returned home where they were presented to House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, last Friday. … Continued
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July 30, 2013

Roby Advocates for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery has just returned from a four day Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to Afghanistan focused on the current status of Afghan women. Rep. Roby also met with U.S. service men and women. This was Congresswoman Roby’s third trip to Afghanistan. Rep. Roby said, “We … Continued
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May 14, 2013

Sewell, Roby, and Bachus Honor Vets and Observe Memorial Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In Observance of Memorial Day Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day, which was celebrated on Monday. Rep. Sewell said, “On Monday, we pay tribute and honor the commitment of our brave servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate … Continued
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May 31, 2012

Sewell and Pelosi Visit Troops in Afghanistan on Mother’s Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a statement to announce that she was part of a bi-partisan delegation including Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to Afghanistan.  The two-day trip included visits to the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar.  The delegation visited with troops on Mother’s Day weekend … Continued
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May 16, 2012

Roby Hears Update on the Status of the War in Afghanistan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In her weekly column, Congresswoman Roby (R) from Montgomery said that the Congress have been told by the military leadership and the Obama Administration that “that coalition and Afghan forces remain strong and are working toward completing their mission on the established timeline.” Congresswoman Roby said that last week … Continued
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March 28, 2012

Rep. Roby: Health Care Law, Afghanistan

From the Office of U.S. Representative Martha Roby March 27, 2012 Health Care Law Discourages Job Creation: Hilda Solis, Secretary of the Department of Labor, testified during a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing last week on the Department’s budget and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2013. As a committee member, I had the … Continued
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March 27, 2012