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Bentley Sends More Alabamians to Assist With Hurricane Matthew Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday October 11, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama is sending additional state and county personnel to multiple states to assist with Hurricane Matthew response efforts. Gov. Bentley said, “As part of our Emergency Management Assistance Compact with surrounding states we are sending additional personnel to … Continued
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October 13, 2016

Young Republicans to Hear Presentation on Amendment 2

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) will hear from UAB professor of biology and past President of Birmingham Mountain Pedalers (BUMP), Dr. Mickie Powell on how Alabama’s Amendment 2 will affect Alabama State Parks. Dr. Powell wants to make sure the State Parks remain open to … Continued
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October 13, 2016

Shelby Says Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Should be Subject to Congressional Appropriations Process

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 11, 2016, a US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is unconstitutional. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), who has been a longtime critic of the CFPB and it’s unique structure, commented on the … Continued
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October 12, 2016

Crumpton Says that Trump Turmoil Presents Opportunity for Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Ron Crumpton, the Democratic candidate for US Senator, said that the Trump campaign’s recent struggles could be turning into the “perfect storm” for Democrats in the coming November election. Crumpton wrote, “The Trump Campaign is absolutely blowing up. The leaked interview with Billy Bush, where Trump made lewd comments … Continued
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October 12, 2016

ALGOP Chairwoman Says We Must Protect America’s Future With President Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 10, 2016, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan urged voters not to change course by continuing to support Republican nominee Donald Trump. This, in spite of the over-the-top rhetoric bragging about his sexual conquests and demeaning women. Chairman Lathan said, “The last sixty hours have been very … Continued
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October 11, 2016

Sessions Sticks with Trump, Says His Comments Weren’t About Sexual Assault

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Only days after many of Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation abandoned Donald Trump after recordings of extremely lewd comments dating back to 2005 surfaced, Alabama’s junior senator, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R), is sticking with his presidential candidate. “Nobody’s character is perfect,” Session told CBS News. “This is a wrong thing. I … Continued
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October 11, 2016

Democrats Comment on Trump, Party and the Second Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 10, 2016, Alabama Democrats commented on the Presidential races between billionaire Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The last week has been a tough one for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said in a statement, “Last night, Donald … Continued
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October 11, 2016

Palmer Says Trump Should Ask for Forgiveness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, October 7, 2016, The Washington Post released an eleven year old tape, where current Republican Presidential nominee Donald J Trump spoke crudely about women. The tape includes the use of they p-word. Trump has been roundly criticized for his language and a number of politicians, including Alabama … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Frances Taylor Addresses Shelby County Republican Women

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 8, the Republican Women of Shelby County held their anniversary celebration in Indian Springs. Frances Taylor, the President of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, addressed the group. President Taylor said that it was an honor to be Speaking to the Shelby Country group and said, “I … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Alabama Prison System

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 6, 2016, the US Justice Department opened an investigation into Alabama’s overcrowded and underfunded Department of Corrections. Governor Robert Bentley said that he welcomed the investigation. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “I welcome an investigation by the Department of Justice into Alabama’s prisons. We both … Continued
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October 7, 2016