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Sixth District Republican Congressional Forum

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 21, the seven Republican candidates in the Sixth District met at Hoover High School for their third candidate forum.  The candidates each gave a standard introduction and closing statement. Hoover High School students asked questions directed at each candidate. Radio hosts from 105.5 FM; Leah Brandon, Jim … Continued
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April 22, 2014

Easter Messages from the Alabama Political World

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Holidays are best spent with close family members, but Easter is also time to acknowledge: friends, supporters, and constituents and many of Alabama’s political persons used social media to share their holiday greetings. U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose said in a written statement: “Today we celebrate that … Continued
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April 21, 2014

Rogers Supports Jettisoning IRS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks wrote a column recently attacking the IRS and demanding reforms. Congressman Rogers wrote, “Tax Day, April 15th, is a day so many East Alabamians despise. Every year around this time, folks prepare their taxes and dread the complications and confusion that come … Continued
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April 18, 2014

Quin Hillyer Endorses Gary Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday National Review  columnist and recent Republican First District Congressional candidate Quin Hillyer endorsed Gary Palmer (R) in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District race. Hillyer wrote, “Most national conservatives are missing the single most important U.S. House race in the country. From Alabama’s sixth district, near Birmingham, veteran think-tank … Continued
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April 17, 2014

Byrne Reacts to Resignation of Sebelius

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It was supposed to be the crowning achievement of President Barack Hussein Obama’s presidency.  Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s lasting legacy is Social Security. Lyndon Baines Johnson’s is Medicare and Medicaid.  Healthcare Reform was to be President Obama’s legacy that would stand the test of time and build momentum for future … Continued
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April 15, 2014

Shattuck Says He Has Plan to Alter Political Landscape in Washington

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Sixth Congressional District Candidate Rob Shattuck released a statement on repealing Obamacare and reforming the healthcare system. Shattuck said, “Of all the world’s health care systems, the U.S. system, with its multiple programs (private insurance, charities, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and Federal/state divisions of responsibility. is the most … Continued
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April 15, 2014

Byrne Angry Over 11 Day Red Snapper Season

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recreational fishing is a big business on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  It drives hotel business, charter boat excursions, boat sales, fishing equipment sales, and provides residents with both sport and food.  But if you want to go fishing for red snapper and keep the fish during the next year … Continued
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April 10, 2014

Byrne Joins House Education and the Workforce Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 8, Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he was selected to join the House Education and the Workforce Committee. This committee has primary jurisdiction over federal education policy, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the necessary skills to enter the workforce. The … Continued
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April 9, 2014