Bradley Byrne

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Roby and Byrne Applaud Shinseki’s Departure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representatives Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Bradley Byrne (R) from Mobile issued written statements following President Obama’s announcement that Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. Congresswoman Roby said, “President Obama made the right decision in allowing Secretary Shinseki to step down. Secretary Shinseki has a … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 31, 2014

Bipartisan Support for LCS Means Alabama Jobs

By Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Alabama Political Reporter Last week, the House Armed Services Committee considered the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that the committee passes every year to authorize funding and set policy for the military. The scope of this legislation is so wide, it typically takes well over 12 hours to complete … Continued

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May 11, 2014

Opinion

Vibrant Maritime Economy Means Alabama Jobs

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne “Whoever rules the waves rules the world.” Alfred Thayer Mahan, an American naval strategist and historian once called the most important American strategist of the nineteenth century, wrote these words as he referred to the importance of projecting power abroad through naval dominance. This mantra still holds true today not … Continued

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April 7, 2014

Opinion

Ukraine an Opportunity and a Test

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne As the situation in Ukraine has unfolded over the past weeks, I have watched closely as a member of the House Armed Services Committee. I am gravely concerned with developments that continue to expose this Administration’s dangerously anemic foreign policy. Ukraine is a sovereign nation whose people have demonstrated a … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 31, 2014

Senator Shelby Defends LCS Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 26, 2014, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) questioned Navy Secretary Ray Mabus at a hearing on fiscal year 2015 funding for the military on the importance of the littoral combat ship (LCS) to the U.S. naval fleet and the program’s future. Mabus said that a small surface … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 28, 2014

Opinion

Hitting the Road to Hear from You

By Congressman Bradley Byrne As your Congressman, it’s vital for me to have a finger on the pulse of our district, to be in the community listening to your concerns so I can better represent your voice in Washington. I said that if elected, I would work hard every day to earn the trust you … Continued

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February 25, 2014

Opinion

The Voice for the Voiceless

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) One of the greatest joys I have been privileged to experience in my lifetime is the miracle of birth. As the parents of four wonderful children, Rebecca and I have been blessed to watch our children grow and mature into talented and unique individuals. More than anything, this has reinforced … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 3, 2014

Opinion

Littoral Combat Ship the Future of the United States Navy

By Congressman Bradley Byrne Recently, reports began surfacing of the possibility that the United States Navy could cut its order of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) by 20 vessels. These ships, built in part by Austal USA right here at home in South Alabama, represent over 4,000 jobs in our community and huge investments in capital. … Continued

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January 27, 2014

Congressman–elect Byrne Selects Schriver as Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to an article in ‘Roll Call’ Representative-elect Bradley Byrne has chosen Auburn graduate Alex Schriver to be his Chief of Staff. Schriver is just 25 years old, but Rep.–elect Byrne told ‘Roll Call’, “To me the most important factor is not the age but a focus on the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 19, 2013

Opinion

ALGOP Chairman Armistead Congratulates Bradley Byrne

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead extended his congratulations to former state Senator Bradley Byrne late Tuesday evening as election results from the First Congressional District special general election indicated that he will be Alabama’s newest Congressman. Chairman Armistead said, “I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 19, 2013