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Louis Franklin, Richard Moore confirmed as US Attorneys

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, the U.S. Senate confirmed Louis Franklin and Richard Moore as U.S. attorneys in the state of Alabama. “Today, the Senate confirmed Louis V. Franklin to be U.S. Attorney for Alabama’s Middle District and Richard W. Moore to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of … Continued
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September 18, 2017

US Senate confirms three Alabamians this week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, the US Senate confirmed Jay E. Town as US Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.  The Senate also confirmed, another Alabamian, Stephen Boyd as Assistant Attorney General.  On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Birmingham Attorney Kevin Newsom for the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. US … Continued
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August 4, 2017

Doug Jones Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 30 The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke at length with former US Attorney Doug Jones who is running for Senate in the Democratic Party Primary. Jones was a US Attorney during the President Bill Clinton (D) Administration. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Strange says he’s proud to vote to confirm Sonny Perdue

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 24, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) joining 86 other Senators colleagues in voting to confirm former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) as Secretary of Agriculture. Senator Strange said, “We have waited long enough for this critical opportunity, and I was proud to cast my vote today … Continued
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April 25, 2017

Strange: votes to confirm Coats, McMaster major step in meeting National Security Priorities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 17, 2017, Alabama Senator Luther Strange today issued a statement praising the swearing-in of former Senator Dan Coats (R-Indiana) as Director of National Intelligence and confirmation of Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster as National Security Advisor. Senator Strange said, “Confirming exceptional leaders to guide our national security and … Continued
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March 21, 2017

Sessions asks for remaining US Attorneys to resign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 10, 2017, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking for the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed by previous administrations. Among there were George Beck, who represents Alabama’s middle district and Kenyen Ray Brown who serves Alabama’s Southern District. Joyce Vance, who was the US … Continued
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March 13, 2017

Strange votes to confirm Mulvaney

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, Alabama Senator Luther Strange voted for US Representative Mick Mulvaney’s (R-South Carolina) confirmation as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Afterwards Sen. Strange said in a statement, “At almost $20 trillion in national debt and counting, having someone at the helm of … Continued
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February 17, 2017
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A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued
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November 22, 2016