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Byrne Sworn in To Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose was sworn into office on Wednesday. The Southern Alabama attorney was sworn in to office representing Alabama’s First Congressional District. Congressman Byrne said afterwards, “I am honored to be sworn in as the next Representative for South Alabama. Now it’s time to … Continued
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January 9, 2014

Tom Vigneulle Enters Crowded CD 6 Field

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Tom Vigneulle announced his candidacy for the United States Congress to a crowd of friends and supporters at the Aveda Institute, near the Galleria in Hoover.  Vigneulla is running to represent Alabama’s Congressional District Six. Vigneulle is a businessman and the President and owner of the Royal … Continued
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January 8, 2014

Spurlin Retires After 27 Years of Service to Alabama’s 2nd District

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced that Mrs. Frances Spurlin, who served as a constituent services representative in Andalusia, Ala., has retired after 27 years of service to Alabama’s Second Congressional District. U.S. Representative Roby said, “Throughout South Alabama, Frances is known for her compassion, hard work, … Continued
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January 3, 2014
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DeMarco Receives Support from Birmingham Realtors, Award from Young Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Birmingham Association of Realtors offered their support for Alabama State Representative, Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood to represent Alabama’s Sixth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The President of the 3,200 member association, Chip Watts, said, “Paul DeMarco is interested in doing what’s right for … Continued
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December 20, 2013
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Roby Joins Effort to Restore Military Pension Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced in a written statement that she was supporting legislation that would restore military pension increase while prohibiting taxpayer-funded giveaways to illegal aliens. On Wednesday the U.S. Senate passed a House budget agreement that will control spending for the next two years.  On … Continued
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December 20, 2013

Pro-Immigration Reform Group Says: “HB 56 is in Ruins.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter America’s Voice (AV) and America’s Voice Education Fund (AVEF) are a public interest group organized to advocate for enacting policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families.  According to their website, they work in partnership with progressive, faith-based, labor, civil rights, and … Continued
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December 19, 2013
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ALGOP Chairman Armistead Congratulates Bradley Byrne

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead extended his congratulations to former state Senator Bradley Byrne late Tuesday evening as election results from the First Congressional District special general election indicated that he will be Alabama’s newest Congressman. Chairman Armistead said, “I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to … Continued
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December 19, 2013
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Sessions on Budget Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama was frustrated and deeply concerned by the budget deal process in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Sessions said in a written statement, “Senate and House budget resolutions were committed to Conference. They were not acted on. The result is legislation from Chairman Ryan … Continued
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December 19, 2013
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Byrne Wins

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Forty one months ago, Bradley Byrne (R) was defeated by Robert Bentley (R) in the 2010 Republican Primary runoff for the Alabama Governor’s office.  On Tuesday, voters in Alabama’s First Congressional District went to the polls and sent Byrne to Congress. Former State Senator Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose … Continued
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December 18, 2013
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Jenkins Opposes Cut to Veterans Retirement Benefits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The two year Ryan-Murray budget deal passed the Senate on Wednesday, after moderate Republicans joined with Democrats to override a filibuster by Republican Senators which included both Alabama Senators Jeff Sessions (R) and Richard Shelby (R). The deal did not balance the budget, did not repeal the unpopular Patient … Continued
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December 18, 2013