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This is National Police Week

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, recognized National Police Week on Wednesday by honoring the four slain Alabama law enforcement officers. He also paid tribute to the other 356 brave men and women who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial during a service at the U.S. Capitol. “It is a privilege to pay tribute … Continued
May 17, 2018

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem

Monday, the U.S. formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by opening the new embassy in the “Holy City.” Several Alabama congress members commented on the historic moment. “It was so good to have my wife Ann with me at the White House today to watch the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem … Continued
May 15, 2018

Brooks, Byrne and Rogers support FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday morning, following a 14-hour debate, the House Armed Services Committee voted for passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The NDAA annually authorizes Department of Defense operations. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted for the bill. “The House Armed Services Committee’s yearlong national security policy process culminated in yesterday’s NDAA … Continued
May 11, 2018

Roby, Byrne and Aderholt support the President’s decision to withdraw from Iran Deal

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will not honor the terms of the Iran Nuclear Arms Agreement, which Trump had denounced during the campaign as a very bad deal. Several Republican members of the Alabama Congressional delegation were quick to release statements supporting the decision by Trump. U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, … Continued
May 9, 2018

The black hand behind Perry Hand

Shortly after the Alabama Political Reporter made it known that the Business Council of Alabama’s Executive Board had voted on April 10 to terminate Billy Canary from his position as CEO, nearly a dozen Republican lawmakers were burning-up their mobile phones, trying to find out who Perry Hand is and who could convince him to … Continued
April 19, 2018

Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies at 92

Tuesday, former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away. She was the wife of President George H.W. Bush, who was President from 1989 to 1993 and was the mother of President George W. Bush who was president from 2001 to 2009. She had been in failing health for some time now. She was 92. Alabama Governor … Continued
April 18, 2018

ICYMI | Trump orders missile strikes against three Syrian targets

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the U.S. military to attack targets in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town in Syria by Bashar Al-Assad’s Syrian government. Congressmen Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, and Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, both expressed support Friday night for the president’s actions. “President Trump is right to respond … Continued
April 16, 2018

Balanced Budget Amendment defeated in U.S. House of Representatives

The Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday brought a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget to the floor for a vote. The measure failed on a 233-184 vote, short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass a constitutional amendment. Republicans voted for the measure 226-6. Democrats opposed the amendment 7-178. … Continued
April 13, 2018

Paul Ryan will not seek re-election

 The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, announced Wednesday that he would not seek another term in the House. Ryan will finish his term, which runs out at the end of the year. “Paul Ryan has been a leader in the conservative movement since he first ran for Congress all the … Continued
April 12, 2018

Shelby confirmed as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, on Tuesday was voted by his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the remainder of the 115th Congress. Senator Shelby previously served as vice chairman of the committee for the 113th Congress. “My colleagues have placed their trust in me to lead … Continued
April 11, 2018