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Byrne Introduces The Real Choice For Veterans Act

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Rep. Bradley Byrne and other members of the House sponsored the Real Choice for Veterans Act. This measure will allow veterans to receive more healthcare from private doctors. In 2014, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) came under intense scrutiny for absurdly long waitlists facing veterans. Since the VA … Continued
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March 2, 2015
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AG Strange Offers Year-in-Review

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Luther Strange has shared highlights of his office’s successes last year through the Alabama Attorney General’s 2014 Year-in-Review. Strange is pleased with his office’s accomplishments in 2014 and placed them online so everyone can see his team’s effort. Attorney General Strange said, “My office works every day … Continued
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February 24, 2015
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Way Too Early Look (2016 Presidential Primaries)

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– Nationally respected Democrat polling firm Anzalone Liszt Grove Research released a polling summary indicating current trends and attitudes toward the 2016 Republican and Democrat Primaries. The Democrat Primary seems all but locked up while the Republican Primary is wide open and receiving the most media attention. Who’s running … Continued
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February 24, 2015

Potential Impact of Alabama Housing Trust Fund

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama (LIHCA) released a report on Monday identifying the potential statewide economic impact of a well-funded Alabama Housing Trust Fund. Representative Patricia Todd and other players from the housing coalition provided an overview of the report. The State coalition was created in 2012 … Continued
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February 17, 2015

Selma-to-Montgomery March United

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Civil Rights organizations have united to commemorate the 50thAnniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery marches and the Passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. One of the featured events of the weekend will be an address by the President Barack Obama on Saturday March 7, 2015, which is the actual anniversary … Continued
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February 16, 2015
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Greyhound Protection Organization Releases Report Against Dog Racing

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Efforts to end dog racing are intensifying after a report released by Grey2K USA Worldwide published the number of dogs injured or killed at racetracks around the country. GREY2K USA Worldwide is the largest greyhound protection organization in the United States and the report issued cites over 900 fatalities … Continued
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February 13, 2015
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What Jobs Report Means For Millennials

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— The January jobs report released last week by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a “better-than-expected” total of 257,000 new jobs added and an increase in people who are currently looking for employment. Some in finance claim this increase in unemployment is good news as more people … Continued
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February 12, 2015
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Agriculture & Forestry Steering Committee’s Strategic Plan For Growth

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley received the Agriculture & Forestry Steering Committee’s Strategic Plan to better strengthen Alabama’s economy on Wednesday. The committee’s five-year plan for creating as many as 58,000 new jobs and adding as much as $7 billion to the State’s economy by 2020 calls for increased cooperative between … Continued
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February 12, 2015

Rogers Speaks Out on Netanyahu Visit

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Congressman Mike Rogers recently made clear his opinion about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to the United States in March. Netanyahu’s visit comes without an invitation from President Obama and after the President has spent a lot of time cultivating a relationship with the Iranian government and … Continued
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February 6, 2015

Poll Indicates Sessions Speaks for a Majority of Americans

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—President Barack Obama’s plan to circumvent Congress by issuing an order of Executive Amnesty is being met with opposition from the nation and the Republican Party is unsure how to handle the issue. With the 2016 presidential primary right around the corner, some Republicans seem to be angling for … Continued
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February 5, 2015