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Byrne praises Tom Price as Health and Human Services nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, US President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announced that US Representative Tom Price M.D. (R-Georgia) would be his nominee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced his support for the decision. Congressman Byrne said, “My friend and … Continued
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November 30, 2016

State issues warrants for persons spreading wild hogs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 28, 2016, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that over a dozen persons were indicted for the illegal transport and possession of wild hogs. Hogs are not a species that are native to North America. The first hogs that were brought to Alabama came … Continued
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November 29, 2016

Palmer congratulates Thompson students in SKY program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 21, 2016, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) praised high school teacher Brian Copes and his students in the SKY program. Congressman Gary Palmer said in a statement, “Congratulations to Thompson High School teacher Brian Copes and his students and the many volunteers with the SKY (Skilled Knowledgeable … Continued
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November 29, 2016

Bentley’s attorney calls Lewis’s allegations “baseless”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On November 23, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was sued by his most trusted bodyguard. Bentley’s attorney John Neiman said in a statement that Lewis’s suit is “meritless.” Ray Lewis is the former Chief of Governor’s Security Detail. Neiman said, “Mr. Lewis’ lawsuit is an outrageous abuse of … Continued
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November 28, 2016

Alabama reacts to death of Fidel Castro

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 26, 2016, long-time Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro, died at the age of 90. US Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said, “While I’m sure some on the left will try to praise Fidel Castro, his death is not a time for praise or character rehabilitation. It is, rather, a … Continued
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November 28, 2016

Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation praises Sessions appointment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 18, 2016, President-Elect Donald J Trump (R) appointed US Senator Jefferson “Jeff” Beauregard Sessions, III, as the next Attorney General of the United States. Alabama’s congressional delegation released statements praising the nomination. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote in a statement, “Today President-elect Trump made an excellent choice … Continued
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November 24, 2016

Sessions appointment may have upset 2018 Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter The Alabama political world is roiling with rumors about who Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) will appoint to fill the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Jeff Sessions (R). Sessions is leaving the Senate to accept President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) offer to be US Attorney General. Gov. … Continued
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November 23, 2016

Sessions comments on the death of US Marshall in Georgia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 21, 2016, US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) issued a statement regarding the passing of Deputy US Marshall Commander Patrick Carothers. Sen. Sessions said, “I am saddened by the tragic news that Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers, US Marshall’s Service, was killed in Georgia while trying to arrest a … Continued
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November 22, 2016

Reaction to Federal officials questioning State’s high graduation rate while academic performance lags

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Multiple media sources report that almost 90 percent of Alabama students now graduate from high school on time. This is tremendous improvement in a short period of time and ranks third in the country. Student achievement in Alabama however is among the nation’s worst. In one recent math achievement … Continued
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November 22, 2016