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Roby Co-Sponsored Education Bill Passed Out of Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced in a written statement that the House Committee on Education and the Workforce passed legislation designed to reduce the federal footprint in K-12 education. H.R. 5, The Student Success Act was cosponsored by Representative Roby. Rep. Roby said, “We need … Continued
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June 20, 2013

House Passes Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would extend legal protections from abortion for unborn children capable of feeling pain…..beginning at a fetal age of 20 weeks. Congressmen Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia and Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Sewell Comments on Supreme Court Decision on Arizona Voting Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down an Arizona law that required voters show proof of citizenship to register to vote. Representative Sewell said, “Today’s Supreme Court ruling marks an important victory for voters in Arizona and those across this nation … Continued
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June 19, 2013

Southern Republican Leaders Come to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Chairmen and Executive Directors of ten southern states are meeting on Tuesday in the Birmingham/Hoover area. The Alabama Republican Party announced that the group are having discussions on strategies to maintain control of the US House of Representatives and take back the U.S. Senate in the 2014 election. … Continued
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June 18, 2013

Roby Pleased with Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery praised passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA if passed by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Barack H. Obama (D) would fund the military for Fiscal Year 2014 as well as set military policy. Representatives Roby said … Continued
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June 17, 2013

Brooks Says Federal Government Aggressively Undermines Our Rights to Freedom of Speech and Association

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville spoke on the House of Representatives floor warning that the White House is acting in a way that risks undermining the trust that the American people have in our federal government. Representative Brooks said, “America is in uncharted waters when our … Continued
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June 14, 2013

Bachus Says Holder Needs to Answer Congressional Questions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced in a written statement that he had joined with every Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee in calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to publicly explain conflicting information given to Congress regarding probes into media leaks. Representative Bachus said in … Continued
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June 13, 2013

Roby Applauds Sessions and Shelby for Vote Against Senate Version of the Farm Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery issued a written statement to applaud Alabama Senators Jeff Sessions (R) and Richard Shelby (R) for their votes against the Senate Farm Bill. U.S. Representative Roby said, “I applaud Senator Shelby and Senator Sessions for voting against the food stamp-heavy Senate Farm … Continued
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June 12, 2013

Bonner Says Federal Bureaucracy Needs Additional Scrutiny

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in a written statement on Friday that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is disconnected from mainstream America and has been abusing its power. Representative Bonner said that the IRS, “Epitomizes what’s wrong with a Washington bureaucracy that’s largely disconnected from mainstream America … Continued
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June 10, 2013