Bradley Byrne

Byrne Opposes Obama Plan to Send Thousands of U.S. Troops to Africa to Fight Ebola

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After initially saying that the U.S. military would send just 300 troops to provide logistical help to West African countries fighting the deadly Ebola virus which has killed thousands of Africans late last week, the White House revealed plans to dramatically ramp up both the size of the U.S. … Continued

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October 9, 2014

Lessons from My Trip to the Middle East

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Alabama Political Reporter Some may wonder why what happens thousands of miles away in the Middle East has any impact on us right here in Southwest Alabama. The answer is simple: the safety and the security of the Middle East is critical to controlling the spread of terrorism, which in … Continued

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September 8, 2014

Opinion

Improving Our Nation’s Higher Education System

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As college football season rolls around, people are starting to show their school pride. From the Crimson Tide to the Auburn Tigers to our newest team, the South Alabama Jaguars, there is a lot of excitement over football season. But is there the same level of excitement for what is … Continued

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August 29, 2014

Opinion

Education Policy Best Handled Locally

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne Alabama Political Reporter It’s that time of the year again. Children all across Southwest Alabama are packing their backpacks, gathering their school supplies, and heading back to school. It is an exciting time for students, parents, teachers, and myself. Education is an issue that is personal to me. As a … Continued

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August 22, 2014

Opinion

The Fight for Independence Never Ends

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The 4th of July is a time to visit with family and friends while grilling out and watching fireworks. Many of you might spend the 4th of July at one of the Gulf Coast’s beautiful beaches or boating on one of our area’s special waterways. Personally, I always spend the … Continued

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July 4, 2014

Opinion

Action Needed to Lower Energy Costs

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Actions always speak louder than words. President Obama has talked a lot about lowering energy costs, but in reality his policies only make things worse. From shutting off land for energy production to his continued stalling on construction of the Keystone Pipeline to his self-declared war on coal, President Obama’s … Continued

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June 30, 2014

Can What Happened in Mississippi Happen Here?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The political world was shocked by the outcome of the Republican Primary Runoff in Mississippi on Tuesday, June 24.  Longtime incumbent Mississippi U.S. Senator Thad Cochran appeared to be outmatched against the younger, more fiery State Senator Chris McDaniel, who had the support of the national Tea Party movement. … Continued

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June 26, 2014

Armistead Repeats Support for Closed Primaries

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead has repeated his call for Alabama to have closed party primaries. Chairman Armistead wrote to Republican faithfuls, “When I ran for Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party I vowed to seek ways to ensure that Republicans voted to select their candidates in the … Continued

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June 19, 2014

Republican Candidates Join Bentley in Columbiana as Election Draws Near

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 31, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) headlined a campaign event in Columbiana.  This small town in Shelby County is where the longtime Tuscaloosa dermatologist grew up.  Bentley was welcomed back by the Columbiana High School band and over 500 enthusiastic supporters and admirers, who gathered in … Continued

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June 2, 2014