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Alabama beats Clemson, advances to National Championship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the University of Alabama football team won its playoff game, advancing to the National Championship Game. This is the third year in a row that Alabama has faced the Clemson Tigers in the playoffs. Alabama defeated Clemson in the National Championship Game in 2015. In 2016, Clemson defeated … Continued
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January 3, 2018

President Trump signs Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 22, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, HR1, into law.  Republicans almost universally applauded the plan. “It has truly been a great week! Between passing pro-growth tax reform and learning that the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery landed the F-35 program, … Continued
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December 26, 2017

Congress funds Children’s Health Insurance Program through March

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, both Houses of Congress have passed a temporary government funding continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown. Included in that is funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program through March. Without the infusion of federal dollars, the state of Alabama was prepared to … Continued
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December 22, 2017

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of HR1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Following passage, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement supporting the passage of “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “American families know best how to spend their hard-earned dollars, not politicians in … Continued
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December 21, 2017

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes House but re-vote is needed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, HR1, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted in favor of the bill, which represents the first major overhaul of our tax code since 1986. Byrne says the bill’s passage will result in lower taxes and a stronger … Continued
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December 20, 2017

Congress could vote on final tax reform bill as early as today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress is on the verge of passing the largest tax reform package since 1986, slashing corporate and individual tax rates for most Americans. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the reform package will grow the economy and create more jobs if passed. “We are on the cusp of something … Continued
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December 19, 2017

Byrne supports joint-employer NLRB decision  

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, supported the decision by the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the 2015 Browning-Ferris Industries decision that expanded the joint-employer standard. Earlier this year, the House passed Congressman Byrne’s bill, the Save Local Business Act, which would reaffirm that two or more employers must … Continued
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December 18, 2017

Byrne applauds FCC decision to scrap Net Neutrality

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Another Obama-era regulation was scrapped when the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal its landmark net neutrality rules on Thursday.  Republicans have been campaigning along to deregulate the broadband industry and voted 3 to 2 along party lines to repeal the 2015 net neutrality rules.  Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, … Continued
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December 15, 2017

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passes US House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.  Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation shared their opinions on the bill with the Alabama Political Reporter. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said in a statement that this bill aims to protect the … Continued
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December 7, 2017