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Bonner Says that President is Trying to Undo Welfare Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his weekly column that he voted for H.J. 118 that would restore the landmark welfare work requirements passed by President Clinton and a Republican Congress led by then Speaker Newt Gingrich. Congressman Bonner said, “Sixteen years ago, a Democrat president … Continued
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September 28, 2012

Obama Sets Fuel Economy Standard at 54.5 Miles Per Gallon in 2025

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Environmentalist groups cheer the Obama Administration for a joint Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) order demanding that cars, trucks, and SUV s increase fuel economy standards to 54.5 miles per gallon. The Director of Pew’s Clean Energy Program, Phyllis Cuttino issued a written statement … Continued
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September 3, 2012

Artur Davis Tells Republican Convention that his 2008 Support for Barack Obama was a Mistake

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Popular former Democratic Congressman Artur Davis told Republican National Convention goers that, ”We have a country to turn around.” Four years ago the member of the Congressional Black Caucus was one of Obama’s earliest and most vocal supporters, but that was then, this is now. The Republican Artur Davis … Continued
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August 30, 2012

Bonner Responds to Obama’s “You Didn’t Build That” Remarks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Rep. Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile responded to controversial remarks that a campaigning President Barack H. Obama made that appeared to slam entrepreneurs and individual achievements in general. Rep. Bonner said, “Before an audience of supporters, President Obama fired a shot at America’s economic engine – the … Continued
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July 24, 2012

Brooks’ Amendment to Protect U.S. Missile Intelligence Passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville announced on Thursday that his limitation amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill had passed on a bi-partisan vote.  The Brooks amendment ensures that no funds can be used by the White House to share classified missile defense information with Russia. Congressman … Continued
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July 24, 2012