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Aderholt Hopes Farm Bill Returns In July

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville said in a email to his constituents that he is hopeful that the Farm Bill which was defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives will make a comeback and that the House will be able to pass farm legislation when it … Continued
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July 1, 2013

Immigration Bill Passes Senate: Roby Calls Bill “Deeply Flawed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery responded with a written statement to Senate passage of the omnibus immigration bill crafted by the Gang of Eight. Representative Roby said, “What the Senate passed today is deeply flawed. An immigration reform bill that doesn’t truly secure the border isn’t immigration … Continued
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June 28, 2013

Alex Schriver Announced as Byrne Campaign Manager

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Byrne for Congress campaign announced in an email that Alex Schriver will serve as Senator Byrne’s campaign manager. Bradley Byrne (R) is a former State Senator from Montrose, a former head of the Alabama two year college system, a former member of the Alabama State School … Continued
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June 27, 2013

Sewell Defends Vote to Kill Farm Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma voted against H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (the new five year Farm bill). Rep. Sewell joined her fellow House Democrats as well as some 80 Republicans in the House to defeat HR 1947 … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Rogers Weighs In on Immigration Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said in an email to constituents that “no one should be allowed to jump to the front of the line when others are trying to come to our country the right way.” Representative Rogers wrote, “Folks across East Alabama can’t flip … Continued
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June 21, 2013

American Legion Endorses Bachus Flag Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, ‘Flag Day’ 2013, the American Legion stated its support for a constitutional amendment giving Congress the authority to pass legislation protecting the U.S. Flag from physical desecration. Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia is the lead Republican sponsor of the legislation in the House. Representative Bachus introduced … Continued
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June 21, 2013

Fincher Announces Campaign For Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama State Representative Chad Fincher (R) from Semmes announced formally on Wednesday that he is running to represent the First Congressional District of Alabama in the United States Congress. The conservative Republican cited his conservative voting record and his stance against the Alabama Education Association as reasons that voters … Continued
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June 20, 2013