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Meadows Campaigns Against AEA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House candidate Charlotte Borden Meadows (R) has accused the Alabama Education System (AEA) of attacking her for her support of education choice. On Friday the Meadows Campaign released a written statement. Meadows said, “I’m the only candidate being attacked by the AEA, because I’m the only candidate in … Continued
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October 1, 2013

Bentley War Chest Growing But Still No Democratic Opponent

By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Campaign fund raising is well under way even though many candidates have little or even no opposition. First among these is Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Governor Bentley has been hard at work raising money preparing for the June 3rd Republican Primary. The popular Republican Governor … Continued
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September 30, 2013

Obamacare Begins Tuesday; A Brief Overview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Polls show that as many as 60% of the American people oppose implementation of President Obama’s controversial new healthcare plan, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. However, the President and Congressional Democrats are still supportive of the controversial plan’s rollout on Tuesday. Beginning on … Continued
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September 30, 2013

Santorum Speaks at Republican Rally in Muscle Shoals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R) from Pennsylvania addressed a crowded rally of Republican officeholders, candidates, and grassroots activists working on growing the Republican Party in Northwest Alabama. The Alabama Republican released a written statement following the Thursday event. Senator Santorum said, “I’m here tonight because I … Continued
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September 27, 2013

As Budget Impasse Worsens, Roby Vows to Forgo Congressional Pay if Government Shutdown Affects Military Pay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery on Thursday vowed to forgo her congressional salary if a government shutdown affects the pay of men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Last week the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution C.R.) that would have prevented … Continued
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September 27, 2013

Roby Says Senate Must Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) which defunds both the mandatory and discretionary portions of the unpopular Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. If passed by the Senate and signed by the President the CR would keep the government open and would … Continued
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September 24, 2013

Matt Jenkins Announces Candidacy for Congress in District 7

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, West Alabama Republican Matt Jenkins officially announced that he was running as a candidate for The United States House of Representatives in the 7th District of Alabama. Jenkins said in a written statement, “It is time to elect people to Washington who represent New Ideas for a … Continued
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September 20, 2013

Brooks Will Hold Academy Day Sunday For North Alabama Students

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) is holding the 2013 Academy Day on Sunday, September 22 and welcomes all high school students from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to attend. The event will be held at Madison Academy. High school students, their families, and guidance counselors are all invited to come and … Continued
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September 20, 2013

Brooks Rejects the Argument that the Best Way to Stop Syrians From Killing Syrians is for Americans to Kill Syrians

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville, in an e-letter to constituents, said that he had concerns about President Obama’s proposed attack on Syria. Rep. Brooks said, “Last week, I spoke to the U.S. House, stating my concerns about President Obama’s proposal to attack Syria – even though America’s national … Continued
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September 19, 2013