Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Small businessmen are worrying about approaching Obamacare mandates. That is the message that both Congressman Mike Rogers (R) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) received from visits with their constituents. Representative Mike Rogers sent a letter on Tuesday to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Senator and candidate for Governor Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced on Tuesday that he will run for the Congressional District One seat being vacated by the retirement of Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile made a formal announcement at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Sen. Byrne said … Continued

Staff Report MONTGOMERY–Bradley Byrne is expected to announce on Tuesday that he will join Dean Young, Quin Hillyer, Jessica James and Representative Randy Davis to seek the Republican nomination for the Congressional seat being vacated by Representative Jo Bonner. Byrne, who ran in the Republican primary for Governor in 2009, announced today that he will … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON,DC—U.S Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement after receiving a letter from the Black American Leadership Alliance which was sent to members of Congress detailing the Immigration Reform proposal’s claimed negative impacts on African-American workers. Sen. Sessions said in a written statement, “I greatly appreciate … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressmen Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile issued a written statement criticizing the VA for its failure to process veterans’ claims in a timely manner. Rep. Bonner said, “Our country owes our veterans more than parades and cheering crowds. After they return home, our nation’s gratitude for their duty and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Representative Jo Bonner said, “It is increasingly clear that nothing short of outright repeal of Obamacare will prevent it from doing harm to our health care system and stifling job growth.” Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in a written statement, “On May 16, the … Continued

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Former Senator and GOP Presidential nominee Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) announced his support for Quin Hillyer in the 1st district Congressional race. Santorum won the Republican primary for the Presidential election in Alabama in 2011. I’m excited to be here to support Quin,” Santorum said. “He is exactly the kind … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville hosted a reception at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in honor of this year’s 11 North Alabama U.S. Service Academies appointees. Congressman Brooks said, “These appointees represent some of the best and brightest young men in North Alabama. They have all … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, conservative columnist turned candidate for Congress, Quin Hillyer held a joint press conference with former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (R). On Wednesday the columnist-turned-candidate launched his campaign website: www.hillyerforcongress.com. Hillyer also collected an endorsement from one of his own when fellow conservative writer, Bill Krystol endorsed Hillyer’s … Continued