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Sessions Calls Boehner’s Border Package “Surrender To A Lawless President”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 29, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama addressed the Senate regarding the House leader’s border supplemental package. Sen. Sessions said, “The Obama Administration has openly declared its plan to implement a unilateral executive amnesty for 5–6 million more illegal immigrants. This unlawful amnesty—urged on by … Continued
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July 31, 2014

House Passes VA Accountability Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, July 30, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the conference report on the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014.  The bipartisan reforms to the Veterans Administration (VA) were developed in response to numerous reports of mismanagement, inadequate care, and long … Continued
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July 31, 2014

Shelby and Roby Request that New VA Secretary Visit and Formulate a Plan to Fix Central Alabama VA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Robert McDonald was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Veterans Administration. That same day U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) sent a letter with U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery to new VA Secretary Robert McDonald requesting that Secretary McDonald provide a plan within … Continued
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July 30, 2014

More Reaction to Proposed Relocation of Illegals to Maxwell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 24, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) said in a written statement that he will oppose the relocation of juveniles intercepted at the Southern border to Montgomery. Attorney General Strange said, “News reports have indicated the Obama administration is considering relocating some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children … Continued
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July 28, 2014

Rogers Blames Obama for Immigration Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said in a recent statement to constituents that there is a flood of unaccompanied minors illegally crossing the border and he blames President Obama’s refusal to enforce the immigration laws that are on the books for this current crisis. Representative Rogers said in … Continued
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July 21, 2014

Brooks Asking for Constituents Views on Internet Sales Taxes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville is asking constituents of Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District for their input on a controversial proposal to make Alabamians pay sales taxes on their internet shopping purchases.  Many Alabama leaders including conservatives like Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), have in the past expressed support … Continued
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July 21, 2014

Palmer Speaks to Birmingham Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This has been a huge week for Gary Palmer.  On Tuesday, July 15 the longtime Alabama Policy Institute President was chosen by his fellow Republicans as their nominee for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District seat.  On Thursday, July 17 he was the speaker at the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans meeting … Continued
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July 18, 2014