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Sewell Job Fair Draws Large Crowds

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter One Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma sponsored a job fair. Over 100 employers including the City of Birmingham, Best Buy, Verizen, AT&T, the U.S. Army, UAB, etc were on hand to take applications from job seekers at the Birmingham Jeffersion Convention Complex (BJCC). The official unemployment rate … Continued
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August 13, 2012

Brooks Says that U.S. Prospers When Industry and Universities Collaborate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written release discussing a hearing of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education about examining partnerships and collaborations between industry and research Universities.  Rep. Brooks’ statement said that, “Witnesses discussed the challenges and opportunities they face in fueling the research necessary … Continued
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August 8, 2012

Sewell Announces $4.8 million in Federal Funding for Uniontown Sewage Treatment Plant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture was providing $4.8 Million in USDA Funding for the City of Uniontown to improve their wastewater treatment plant. Representative Sewell said, “I am pleased that USDA will provide this essential funding … Continued
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August 6, 2012

Unemployment in Alabama Rises to 7.8%: Mike Rogers Blames Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks released a written statement applauding efforts by the Republican controlled House to improve the economy.  Rep. Rogers expressed dissatisfaction with the President’s plan that was passed by the Democrat controlled U.S. Senate.  Alabama’s unemployment rose to 7.8% in June paralleling the national … Continued
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August 6, 2012

Roby and Aderholt Vote to Oppose Obama’s Election Year Tax increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the House voted to extend the current income tax rates.  President Obama and most Democrats want to raise taxes on higher income individuals.  Following today’s vote Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville both released written statements to explain to the people … Continued
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August 2, 2012

Bonner Says House Stands Behind America’s Job Creators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile addressed the subject of the economy this week in a written statement. Rep. Bonner said, “Last week the president took credit for his handling of the economy, noting in a California speech, “We tried our plan and it worked.”  With all due respect, … Continued
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July 31, 2012

Bachus Critical of AIG Bailout

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia said that he was troubled by Wednesday’s report from the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) on AIG’s bailout.  Representative Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Chairman  Bachus said, “The painful irony of this bailout … Continued
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July 27, 2012

Roby and Aderholt Vote for Bill that Attacks Burdensome Federal Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Both Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville issued written statements announcing that they had voted for legislation which reduce the regulatory burdens that are hampering small business growth and costing America jobs. Rep. Roby said, “People are tired of costly regulation and … Continued
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July 27, 2012

Ron Paul’s ‘Audit the Fed’ Bill Passes in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a bill introduced by Rep. Ron Paul (R) from Texas. Rep. Paul is the Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.  H.R. 459 would authorize a full and complete audit of the Federal Reserve System to … Continued
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July 26, 2012