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Aderholt Says that Congress Must Cut Federal Spending

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Aderholt released a written statement after the Republican controlled United States House of Representatives passed the Ryan led 2014 budget resolution. Representative Aderholt said, “This week the House of Representatives is once again keeping its promise to get our nation’s fiscal house … Continued
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March 27, 2013

Bachus Comments on Passage of House Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia say balancing the budget is the moral thing to do following the approval of a House budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2014. Rep. Bachus said, “If you don’t have a plan, you have little chance of achieving your goal. Restoring fiscal responsibility in … Continued
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March 25, 2013

Aderholt Supports SKILLS Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written follow statement on Friday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 803, the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act. Representative Aderholt said, “As our nation continues to struggle with high unemployment and record levels of debt, … Continued
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March 21, 2013

Rogers On Sequestration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks updated his constituents on the sequestration situation in an email over the weekend. Rep. Rogers said, “Many folks across East Alabama have contacted me with their concerns about sequestration and its potentially far-reaching effects.   The president’s sequestration plan was originally put into … Continued
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March 19, 2013

Roby and Aderholt Discuss Sequestration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Automatic sequestration cuts have begun to go into effect on Friday. President Barack Obama has been authorized to make the cuts to the military and to non-defense spending. Obama has rejected budget proposals put forward by the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from … Continued
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March 5, 2013

Roby Says President is Responsible for Sequestration Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday U.S. Representative Martha Roby said on Facebook that President Obama is the person that is responsible for the automatic sequester cuts that will go into effect on Friday if Congress and the President do not come to terms on some sort of compromise. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) … Continued
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February 26, 2013

Brooks Addresses Second Amendment Supporters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks addressed over 1,500 supporters of America’s traditional second amendment rights in Huntsville Saturday. The event was part of the day of resistance organized by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and other gun rights groups across the country. The Huntsville event was held by the conservative … Continued
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February 25, 2013

Bonner Advocates Putting the Reins on Costly Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile issued a written statement to discuss the growing weight of costly federal regulations under which American businesses are forced to operate. Representative Bonner said, “Businesses don’t operate in a vacuum.  If Uncle Sam makes it harder for them to stay profitable, the impact … Continued
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February 11, 2013