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Byrne Concerned that Prison Swap Will Put More American Soldiers at Risk

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Criminal incompetence at Veteran Administration hospitals, the tragic deaths of five Americans in Benghazi in 2012, and now the controversy surrounding the exchange of five potentially dangerous Taliban officials for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is dominating much of Congresses attention recently. On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 following the first public … Continued
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June 13, 2014

Brooke Endorses Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 9 former candidate Will Brooke (R) endorsed former opponent Gary Palmer (R) in Alabama’s Sixth District Congressional race. The Harbert Management executive said, “Gary Palmer is the best choice for the citizens of the 6th Congressional district.  For most of his career, Gary has focused on developing … Continued
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June 12, 2014

Dale Peterson Campaigns in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late week, Republican candidate for State Auditor, Dale Peterson, was in Trussville campaigning for the votes and support of the influential Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT).  Peterson said that his and Jim Zeigler’s victory in the Republican Primary was a win for the People of Alabama. “The two conservatives … Continued
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June 10, 2014

VA Scandal Comes Home to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Weeks ago, we learned that American veterans in Arizona were systematically being denied care by career bureaucrats within the U.S. Veterans Administration.  Since then the true breadth of the scandal has begun to trickle out.  On Monday, June 9, a report will be released revealing misconduct at the Central … Continued
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June 9, 2014

Merrill Addresses Republican Women

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, June 5, State Representative John Merrill (R) from Tuscaloosa was in Trussville campaigning for the Republican nomination for Alabama Secretary of State.  Rep. Merrill spoke at the dinner meeting of the influential Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT). The Alabama Political Reporter was there to report on the … Continued
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June 6, 2014

Palmer Campaign Relied on Positive Narrative to Rise to Runoff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter When Alabama’s political pundits began handicapping the Sixth District Congressional race, everyone recognized that nobody would win the seven candidate field without a runoff. Most thought that state Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood had the name recognition and proven fund raising ability to be in that runoff.  The … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Shelby Legislation Affecting Red Snapper and Gulf Fisheries Passes Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 03 U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama announced that the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies passed the Fiscal Year 2015 CJS appropriations bill, which contains critical provisions affecting fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Sen. Shelby’s office among the … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Roby and Byrne Applaud Shinseki’s Departure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representatives Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Bradley Byrne (R) from Mobile issued written statements following President Obama’s announcement that Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. Congresswoman Roby said, “President Obama made the right decision in allowing Secretary Shinseki to step down. Secretary Shinseki has a … Continued
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May 31, 2014