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Byrne: Donald Trump is Willing to Address the Problems of Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 7, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement saying that New York City billionaire and reality television star, Donald Trump (R), not former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D), is best suited to address the major issues facing this nation. Congressman Byrne released this statement regarding … Continued
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June 9, 2016

House Judiciary Committee to Meet to Discuss Impeaching Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 15, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee will meet on whether or not it should proceed with impeachment proceedings against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). State Representative Christopher John England (D-Tuscaloosa) said in a statement, “Pursuant to the rules adopted in the House in the final days … Continued
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June 9, 2016

American Maritime Partnership Opposes Palmer Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 7, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that he had proposed an amendment to legislation on Puerto Rico that would exempt the island from the Jones Act. The Jones Act is also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It requires that ships which transport goods … Continued
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June 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton Clinches Democratic Nomination for President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political reporter On Tuesday, June 8, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the New Mexico, New Jersey, and South Dakota Democratic Primaries. A jubilant Sec. Clinton announced that she is the presumptive Democratic nominee and looks forward to facing Donald Trump in the November election. Sec. Clinton said, “For the … Continued
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June 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton Declared Democratic Party Presumptive Nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, June 5, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) won the Puerto Rico Democratic Primary. According to the Associated Press this victory gave the former First Lady enough delegates, both pledged and unbound, to secure Clinton the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States. Clinton was … Continued
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June 7, 2016

Christopher Countryman Running for Governor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26, the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) interviewed Christopher A. Countryman, the first to declare his candidacy for Governor of Alabama. Mr. Countryman answered a series of APR’s questions in writing, about the issues facing Alabama as we head toward the 2018 elections. APR: Should we borrow $800 … Continued
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June 3, 2016

Strange, Byrne and McMillan Applaud Supreme Court Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday May 31, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of property owner rights to appeal to the courts in disputes with the federal government over water. The state of Alabama was one of the parties that sued the Obama Administration. Attorney General Luther Strange hailed victories for … Continued
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June 2, 2016