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Moore campaign says Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign Manager Bill Armistead said that Moore’s opponent, “Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces.” “In 2012, Doug Jones was a proud delegate to the national Democratic convention in Charlotte that nominated Barack Obama for a second term as … Continued
November 1, 2017

Byrne to serve as negotiator for annual Defense Bill

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was appointed to serve as a member of the House conference committee for the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is passed annually and sets policy and authorizes funding for the military. A conference committee of House and Senate members has been … Continued
October 16, 2017

Michael Hansen Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 29, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down with Senate candidate Michael Hansen (D) and discussed issues likely to face the Senate. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after both Presidents Trump and Obama have warned Assad not to do that, should the … Continued
July 5, 2017

Greater love: Honoring those who died in uniform

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who died in service of our country. Not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, a time we celebrate all those who served in our Armed Forces, Memorial Day is when we pay homage to those … Continued
May 29, 2017

Strange receives committee appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 10, 2017, new US Senator Luther Strange has received his committee assignments in the US Senate. Senator Strange said in a statement, “It was a great privilege to be sworn into the United States Senate yesterday. As I took the oath of office, I reaffirmed my commitment … Continued
February 13, 2017

A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued
November 22, 2016

National Defense Authorization Act Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the US Senate passed the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators Jeff Sessions (R) and Richard Shelby (R) voted for the final bill which was adopted by a vote of 85 to 13. Sen. Sessions said in a statement, … Continued
June 17, 2016

Shelby Says that Scalia Appointment is Likely the Most Important in his Lifetime

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 20, US Senator Richard Shelby was in Birmingham taking a break away from his busy campaign to help the Shelby County Republican Party raise money at a breakfast fundraise at the Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Hotel. Sen. Shelby said of filling Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on … Continued
February 22, 2016