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Byrne, Brooks both critical of 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Thursday that the Committee passed National Defense Authorization Act does not provide enough resources to support our military and complained that it weakens border security. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, also voted against the measure. Byrne made his statement following the House Armed Services Committee passage of the National Defense Authorization … Continued
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June 14, 2019

Byrne introduces amendment to block pay raise for Congress

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, introduced an amendment intended to block a proposed pay increase for members of Congress. “I refuse to look the other way while Democrats attempt to sneak through a Congressional pay raise inside a massive government funding bill,” said Byrne. “With Democrats controlling the House, this Congress has been one of … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Trump tells Roy Moore that he cannot win Senate seat

President Donald Trump said on Twitter Wednesday that former Alabama Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore cannot win the Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. “Roy Moore cannot win, and the consequences will be devastating….Judges and Supreme Court Justices!” President Trump said on Twitter. Moore afterward tweeted, “Ever wonder why the mere mention of … Continued
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May 30, 2019

Sen. Mike Lee endorses Arnold Mooney in U.S. Senate race

U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, publicly endorsed State Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Alabama on Wednesday. “I am proud to endorse Arnold Mooney for U.S. Senate,” Lee said. “Arnold is a strong constitutional conservative and the best candidate to beat (U.S. Sen.) Doug Jones. He has a … Continued
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May 28, 2019

Rep. John Rogers considers run for U.S. Senate

Four Republicans are already challenging Doug Jones for his Senate seat. Now he may be facing a Democratic challenger as well. On Tuesday, embattled state Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, said that he is considering running for Senate. Rogers said in the Senate floor that he is seeking $1 million in pledges supporting his campaign and … Continued
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May 8, 2019

Arnold Mooney to run for GOP nomination to challenge Doug Jones

State Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. Mooney is running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. “Alabamians want a Constitutional Conservative who can beat Doug Jones and who will take on the Establishment in Washington. That’s why I’m running,” … Continued
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May 7, 2019

Byrne calls for FBI investigation into Joe Biden

Sunday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called for an FBI investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s ties to China. Biden is currently one of twenty Democratic candidates for President. The former Vice-President has been critical of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) trade policies. Now some conservative pundits are making an issue … Continued
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May 7, 2019

Republicans criticize Jones for voting against Andrew Brasher

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm Alabama’s solicitor general to the federal judiciary in Alabama’s middle district. The nomination was long delayed because of opposition from Democrats. When Brasher was finally confirmed, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, who championed Brasher’s nomination from start to finish, praised the decision by the Senate. Andrew Brasher confirmed … Continued
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May 6, 2019

Stutts says that this has been a contentious session

State Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield, provided a legislative update to the Shoals Republican Club at their monthly breakfast Saturday. Stutts said, “It has been a pretty contentious session.” “We have had a lot of non-Republican bills,” Stutts said. “It started with the special session for the gas tax. Then there was the lottery bill. Medical … Continued
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May 6, 2019