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Fundraising in AL01 Race off to a Slow Start

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter No one expected that longtime Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile would resign his office in the middle of the first year of his term and fewer people were prepared to launch a major campaign fundraising for his seat. The very modest campaign fund raising amounts reported in the … Continued
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July 16, 2013

Bonner Says Senate Immigration Reform Bill is Flawed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his weekly column that the immigration bill which passed the U.S. Senate is flawed and that the ‘Gang of Eight’ bill as passed by the Senate is dead in the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Bonner wrote, “Weeks after … Continued
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July 16, 2013

Roby Promotes Student Success Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery in an email to constituents said that it is time to reduce the federal government’s role in education because it isn’t working and promoted her Student Success Act as the solutions. Representative Roby said, “Like most parents, I believe we need excellent teachers … Continued
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July 16, 2013

Aderholt Votes In Favor Of The FARRM Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written statement on Thursday after H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, passed in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Aderholt said, “I think most Americans recognize that America’s farmers and ranchers are vital … Continued
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July 15, 2013

Shelby Says Senate Should Not Fund Failures Of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday that the Senate should not fund Obamacare which Sen. Sessions said has had a string of recent failures. Sen. Sessions issued his statement at a full committee markup of the fiscal year 2014 Appropriations Bills … Continued
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July 12, 2013

Roby Says House Missed Opportunity On Farm Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery release a written statement in response to the passage of a revised House Farm Bill. Rep. Roby said that the legislation which passed on Thursday moves agriculture policy in the right direction, but that the Congress missed an opportunity to reform the costly … Continued
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July 12, 2013

Rogers Asks Harry Reid To Repeal Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) from Nevada, urging him to bring a full repeal vote of the Affordable Care Act to the Senate Floor. Representative Rogers states in his letter, “As you know, the United States House of Representatives … Continued
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July 11, 2013

Roby Calls On Senate To Pass House Student Loan Reforms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery called on Senate leaders to rise above politics and pass legislation to address student loan interest rates, which are doubling all over the country, due to the inability of the two Houses to reach an agreement. Representative Roby wrote, “We’ve known for more … Continued
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July 11, 2013

Hillyer Campaign Off To Fast Fundraising Start

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Quin Hillyer campaign for Congress announced its fundraising numbers for the first quarter. The campaign has raised $62,779.73 and will report $47,426.13 cash on hand. Campaign Spokesman, T.J. Maloney said, “We are excited and grateful that Quin’s candidacy is already attracting such widespread support. People across … Continued
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July 10, 2013

Bachus and J.C. Watts Says Everyone Should have Opportunity To Succeed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia joined former Oklahoma Congressman J,C Watts in an editorial on increasing economic in minority communities. Bachus and Watts addressed the topic of how Americans of all races can achieve success in America. Representative Bachus and former Rep. Watts wrote, “All individuals should have … Continued
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July 10, 2013