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Roby Critical of Obama’s Budget Policies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter RollCall is reporting that the President is unlikely to submit a budget to Congress by the deadline required by law. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said on Facebook, “Looks like the President is running late on submitting his budget to Congress. Of course, that might not even … Continued
January 10, 2013

Bachus Cosponsors Balanced Budget Amendment to Constitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced in a written statement that he was an original cosponsor of a bill to add a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The bill was introduced on Thursday, the first day of the 113th Congress. Representative Bachus said in a written … Continued
January 4, 2013

Economists Warn Congress of Dangers of Fiscal Cliff Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Over 180 economists, including several working for Alabama institutions of Higher Learning warn Congress of severe economic repercussions if the nation falls off of the fiscal cliff and tax rates are raised during this very weak economic recovery. Dr. Keith Malone with the University of North Alabama, Dr. Stephen … Continued
December 13, 2012

Mo Brooks Takes Stand Against Worsening Debt Crisis With “NO” Vote on Continuing Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville voted “No” on the Continuing Resolution, H.J.R. 117. In a written statement Brooks said that he opposes “Stop and Go” funding that harms defense, NASA, and government contractors Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted “no” on Continuing Resolution H.J.Res … Continued
September 17, 2012

Group Warns that Federal Budget Cuts Would Cost the State of Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A group called Arise Citizens’ Policy Project released a statement warning of the loss of federal funds for Alabama if the nation were to implement the budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. They point to a new study released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities … Continued
August 10, 2012

Sessions Critical of President’s Campaign Ads on the Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement critical of recent statements by President Barack H. Obama about the budget following release of President Obama’s mid-year budget update.  Senator Sessions is the Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “President Obama is … Continued
July 30, 2012

Sessions says President has “Continually Flouted Budget Law”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama released a statement saying that the biggest mistake that President Obama has made as President is adding $5 trillion to the national debt and proposing new spending which would raise the debt $11 trillion by 2022, while ignoring existing budget laws. Senator … Continued
July 16, 2012

Roby Opposes Sequestration Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby recently wrote an editorial in ‘The Hill’ magazine with her concerns over automatic Defense spending cuts that were established in the 2011 Budget Control Act. Rep. Roby said, “Our nation’s military is the most advanced and battle-hardened fighting force in history. The proficiency of the … Continued
June 28, 2012

Shelby Opposes Increased Spending on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, United States Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama told a Senate Subcommittee: “I firmly support the full repeal of ObamaCare and will not support a Labor/HHS Appropriations bill that includes further discretionary funding for the program.”  Senator Shelby is the Ranking Republican Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on … Continued
June 14, 2012

Sessions Says Senate Democrats Refusal to Address Budget Is Willful and Knowing Defiance of the Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama said that Sunday, April 29th, will mark the three year anniversary of the last time the Democrat led Senate has passed any budget.  Sen. Sessions is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “This Sunday marks exactly … Continued
April 30, 2012