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Sewell Disappointed by the Layoffs at American Apparel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement regarding American Apparel’s recent announcement on impending layoffs. Representative Sewell said “I am deeply disappointed in the recent decision by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) not to award the Army Combat Uniform coats contract to American Apparel Inc. … Continued
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October 4, 2012

Bonner Says that President is Trying to Undo Welfare Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his weekly column that he voted for H.J. 118 that would restore the landmark welfare work requirements passed by President Clinton and a Republican Congress led by then Speaker Newt Gingrich. Congressman Bonner said, “Sixteen years ago, a Democrat president … Continued
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September 28, 2012

Sessions and other GOP Senators Ask Napolitano to Release Data On Visas And Welfare Reliance

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama joined U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R)f from Iowa, Orrin Hatch (R) from Utah, and Pat Roberts (R)f from Kansas in releasing a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano regarding her department’s failure to respond to an oversight request for information … Continued
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September 27, 2012

Bachus Supports Bill to Help Disabled Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) announced in a written statement that the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation designed to help meet the housing needs of disabled veterans. Representative Bachus said, “The housing challenges faced by disabled veterans are great. That is why we must make sure that … Continued
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September 25, 2012

Shelby Comments on Making CFPB Accountable

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama issued a written statement following a hearing of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Richard Cordray the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) made his semi-annual report to Congress on that day. Senator Shelby said, “Mr. Cordray … Continued
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September 25, 2012

Mo Brooks Takes Stand Against Worsening Debt Crisis With “NO” Vote on Continuing Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville voted “No” on the Continuing Resolution, H.J.R. 117. In a written statement Brooks said that he opposes “Stop and Go” funding that harms defense, NASA, and government contractors Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted “no” on Continuing Resolution H.J.Res … Continued
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September 17, 2012

Don Chamberlain Comments on Libya Crisis

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Challenging an incumbent member of the U.S. Congress is always an uphill battle, but Don Chamberlain (R) from Selma is touting his military experience to differentiate himself from Democratic incumbent Rep. Terri Sewell (D) from Selma. Mr. Chamberlain condemned the attack by terrorists on the lightly defended U.S. … Continued
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September 17, 2012

Combat Veterans For Congress Endorse Chamberlain over Sewell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Don Chamberlain’s (R) from Selma upstart campaign to unseat Congresswoman Sewell (D) from Selma in the November 6th election received welcomed news Monday when Combat Veterans For Congress PAC announced in a written statement that they were endorsing the Vietnam Veteran Marine Corporal for the U.S. Congress. The conservative … Continued
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September 11, 2012

Bachus Says Obama Administration Action on Freddie and Fannie means Taxpayers will Likely Never be Paid Back for Bailout

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the Treasury Department’s decision to reduce the dividend rate paid to the Treasury on Senior Preferred Stock of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Congressman Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee which oversees the banking … Continued
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August 23, 2012