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Shelby Opposed Continuing Resolution that Funds Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through mid-December, but which funds Planned Parenthood.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also opposed the CR. Senator Shelby said, “While I believe that it is critical for the government … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Palmer Says that States Should Have the Choice of Defunding Abortion Performing Organizations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2015, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) said in a statement that he is a cosponsor of HR3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. HR3495 was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin).  This bill allows states to exclude organizations that perform abortions from participating in Medicaid … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Gerritson Expected to Challenge Roby

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, Wetumpka Tea Party co-founder and President Becky Gerritson is expected to announce that she will challenge incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in the coming GOP Primary on March 1. Gerritson will make her announcement at 9:30 am in Gold Star Park, in downtown Wetumpka. … Continued
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September 30, 2015

Boehner Bows to Pressure and Resigns

  By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 28, the political world was rocked when the Speaker of the US House of Representative John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that he had made the decision to resign from the both Speakership and his seat in the US House of Representatives. Speaker Boehner said in a news … Continued
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September 28, 2015

Byrne Comments on Pope’s Address to Congress

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 24, Pope Francis addressed a rare joint session of both Houses of the US Congress.  Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to Pope Francis’s speech to the joint session of Congress. US Representative Byrne said, “As one of the most influential moral leaders … Continued
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September 25, 2015

Byrne Wants More Information about Syrian Refugees being Resettled in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to the State Department demanding answers to serious questions about the screening process that Syrian refugees must undergo before being brought to the United States. According to information released by Congressman Byrne’s office, Secretary of State … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Tuesday Was National Voter Registration Day

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 22, was National Voter Registration Day.  The Secretaries of State around the country remind voters to register to vote if they are not already registered. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) wrote in a statement, “The ability to cast one’s vote in an election is … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Alabama GOP Congressional Delegation Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 18 the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted for H.R. 3134 the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, which would create a moratorium on any funding for Planned Parenthood, as well as H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which provides greater protection for infants that survive … Continued
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September 21, 2015