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Bachus and Sewell Introduce a Resolution Recognizing Birmingham’s Veterans Day Commemorations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia introduced a resolution to recognize the good work that the Birmingham Veterans Day Commemorations play each year. The resolution cites Birmingham as “home to the first and longest-running national celebration of Veterans Day.” National Veterans … Continued
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November 7, 2013

Mathis Defends Jamestown Associates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, the Dr. Chad Mathis for Congress campaign released a statement defending their embattled campaign consultants, Jamestown Associates. Dr. Mathis said in a prepared statement, “The Washington establishment has launched an assault on Jamestown Associates, a valued member of our media team. My campaign is proud to stand … Continued
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November 6, 2013

Roby Reports that her “Working Families Flexibility Act” Is Gaining Traction in the Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery has written legislation that would change decades old private sector workplace rules regarding over time and how we work. Roby’s Working Families Flexibility Act would allow workers to voluntarily negotiate flexible work place schedules with their employers that currently are forbidden under the … Continued
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November 4, 2013

Republicans Critical of Sebelius: Shelby Says She Needs To Go

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today a combative Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (D) testified before a Congressional Committee on the many problems plaguing the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, nicknamed “ObamaCare” by friends and foes alike. Following Sebelius’s testimony, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in … Continued
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October 31, 2013

Rogers Says that Obamacare is a Disaster

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said in a prepared statement that “Obamacare” (the federal takeover of the health insurance sector authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010) is a disaster. Representative Rogers said, “I have voted more times than I can count to get … Continued
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October 31, 2013

Republicans Angry Over Revelation that Administration Knew Millions Would Lose Health Insurance

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter NBC News has revealed that when President Obama assured Americans that have health insurance they like they could keep their health insurance the administration knew (like everyone with any understanding of how insurance works knew) that that was untrue. Alabama Republicans were quick to join the chorus of conservative … Continued
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October 30, 2013

Roby Fighting for Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday the House voted to pass five bi-partisan bills that are designed to provide critical resources and assistance to the nation’s veterans. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced that the five bills demonstrate a bi-partisan commitment to improving the lives of those who have served the country. … Continued
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October 30, 2013

Mathis Attacks Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs (who is running to represent the Sixth Congressional District) announced a list of criticisms pertaining to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (popularly referred to as Obamacare). Mathis titled his list: Top Ten Obamacare Disasters No One is Talking About. The … Continued
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October 29, 2013

DeMarco Joins Crowded District Six Field

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood announced in a written statement that he is running in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. Representative DeMarco said, “Since 2005, I’ve worked hard in the Alabama Legislature to represent the people with conservative, reform minded principles that are now needed in Congress. … Continued
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October 29, 2013