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Aderholt Warns that Democrats Want More Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A showdown between House Republicans and President Barack H. Obama (D) looms as the federal government approaches yet another debt ceiling. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville recently reported in correspondence to his constituents that President Obama and Senate Democrats are pushing for yet another tax increase. Representative Aderholt … Continued
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August 1, 2013

Bachus Receives Award for his Efforts to Repeal Death Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia has been recognized by a national seniors group for his efforts to abolish the estate tax, better known as the “death” tax. Representative Bachus said in a written statement, “The death tax is fundamentally unfair to families that work to build assets to … Continued
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August 1, 2013

Rogers and Connolly Start New Infrastructure Caucus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D) from Virginia both announced that they are forming a bi-partisan Congressional caucus which is focused on the nation’s infrastructure and the increasing use of public-private partnerships to build and maintain it. Representative Rogers said in a written statement, … Continued
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July 31, 2013

Sessions Comments on “Water Wars” Hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Atlanta is a very big city and is an even bigger metro area and it uses vast quantities of water. Many communities in Alabama live down river from the Atlanta MSA. Some in Alabama have argued that particularly in times of low rainfall (unlike now) Atlanta takes too much … Continued
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July 29, 2013

Shelby Says That Obama’s Economic Policies Have Not Worked and Will Not Create Jobs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate critical of President Barack H. Obama’s economic policies. Thursday’s speech followed a scathing speech by President Obama on Wednesday where the President attacked congressional Republicans and called on Congress to help … Continued
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July 26, 2013

Roby Comments on Obama’s Economic Speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery on Wednesday responded to President Barack Obama’s speech on the state of the economy at Knox College in Illinois. Representative Roby said, “I certainly welcome President Obama’s renewed interest in a conversation about our economic challenges. While American families are still struggling to … Continued
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July 26, 2013

Sewell Explains Why She Opposes the Student Success Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma voted against the Student Success Act, H.R. 5 because she believes that the bill contained “extreme policies that would prevent students from succeeding. Rep. Sewell said that if H.R. 5 is passed it would lead to greater education disparity. Representative Sewell said, … Continued
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July 25, 2013

Brooks Supports NASA Authorization Act Which Increases Funding for Space Launch System

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville announced last week that the FY 2014-15 NASA Authorization Act had been passed by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Congressman Brooks voted in favor of the FY 2014-15 NASA Authorization Act. Representative Brooks said in a written statement, “Throughout the development of … Continued
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July 25, 2013

Shelby Takes Stand Against Out of Control Federal Spending

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama told his fellow Senators that he would vote against all appropriations bills until the Senate passes a spending plan that complies with the Budget Control Act. Sen. Shelby made his comments on the Senate floor explaining his decision to oppose … Continued
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July 24, 2013