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Eufaula Coast Guard Team Will Not Be Shut Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Coast Guard team that maintains navigation aids along the Chattahoochee River in Eufaula, Alabama was relocated elsewhere in the Coast Guard’s 2015 budget request.  On Wednesday, March 25 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) announced that the team will remain operational and in Eufaula. Congresswoman Roby … Continued
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March 30, 2015

Palmer Welcomes Obama, Disagrees on Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 26, President Barack H. Obama visited Birmingham where he delivered a speech on “Middleclass Economics.”  US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) issued a statement on the President’s visit. Congressman Palmer wrote, “As an Alabamian, I want to welcome President Obama to my State. Alabama is a diverse … Continued
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March 27, 2015

House Passes Budget Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 25, the Republican controlled US House of Representatives passed the Republican budget resolution.  Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation commented on the budget proposal. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said in a statement, “We face a fiscal crisis in America.  We spend more than we earn and … Continued
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March 26, 2015

Byrne Supports Changes to Veteran Choice Card Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 24, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for changing a rule that was restricting veteran access to private medical care.  Congressman Byrne has been an advocate for giving veterans greater access to private care. Congressman Byrne said: “Last summer … Continued
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March 25, 2015

Shelby and Palmer Reaffirm Commitment to Repeal Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 23 marked the fifth anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, better known popularly as “Obamacare.”  U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) and U.S. Representatives Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) and Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) issued statements to reaffirm their commitments to … Continued
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March 24, 2015

Criminal Investigators are at Work in Central Alabama VA Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 19 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) issued two statements after revelations that whistle blowers at the Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System (CAVHCS) have been retaliated against for their role in exposing the scandal and that Department of Veterans Affairs and Acting Inspector General Richard … Continued
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March 20, 2015

Palmer Says We Must End Era of Relentless Deficits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 17, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement following the release of a House GOP proposed FY 2016 budget. Congressman Palmer serves on the House Budget Committee.  Representative Palmer said in a statement, “One of my first priorities as a member of Congress is getting the … Continued
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March 18, 2015

Roby Says We Need Transparency at the State Department

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 16, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) discussed the situation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Benghazi investigation, and thousands of missing emails with reporter Byron York. Congresswoman Roby said in an email statement to constituents, “I recently spoke with the Washington Examiner’s Byron York about … Continued
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March 17, 2015

Congress Members Visit Birmingham Civil Rights Museum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, March 6, almost 100 members of the United States Congress visited Birmingham and the Civil Rights Institute as part of a three day pilgrimage to visit important sites in the civil rights movement. This weekend was the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery voting rights … Continued
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March 16, 2015

Roby Addresses Revelations Re: Hillary Clinton Personal Email

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) addressed revelations that former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used a secret personal email account for official business as President Obama’s Secretary of State. Congresswoman Roby said, “Today, I joined Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) and my other colleagues on the Benghazi Select Committee … Continued
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March 6, 2015