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Roby says the Military Family Should Not Be Used as “Political Pawns”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery issued a written statement after she voted in favor of the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012, H.R. 5872. The legislation requires that President Obama provide details about how his administration plans to implement the budget sequestration cuts that are scheduled to take … Continued
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July 19, 2012

Sewell Opposes Repeal of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said after voting against H.R. 6079 The Repeal Obamacare Act. “Today marked the 31st time House Republicans have voted to take away healthcare benefits instead of focusing on job creation and economic growth.  With only thirteen legislative days left before … Continued
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July 13, 2012

Roby Votes to Repeal Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced on Wednesday that she had voted in favor of legislation that would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (usually referred to as Obamacare). Congresswoman Roby addressed her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives: “On March 23, 2010, President … Continued
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July 13, 2012

Roby Amendment to the Farm Bill Would Make it Difficult for Illegal Aliens to Get Food Stamps

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced in a written statement that the House Agriculture Committee had approved a five-year farm and nutrition bill which included an amendment, offered by Representative Martha Roby, preventing illegal aliens from using fraudulent means to collect federally subsidized food stamps. Congresswoman Roby … Continued
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July 13, 2012

Rogers Thinks TSA Can Do Better

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Anniston is challenging the status quo at the TSA.  Rep. Rogers is the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security.  In a written statement today, Chairman Rogers announced that he will form a panel of outside experts to make recommendations to help … Continued
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July 10, 2012

Brooks Praises Research Universities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville praised the work of America’s research universities said that, “Research Universities play a vital role.” Rep. Brooks’ comments were made in a Subcommittee on Research and Science Education hearing held to examine both the opportunities and challenges facing the nation’s research universities. … Continued
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July 5, 2012

Sewell Says She is “Delighted” by Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Following the Supreme Court’s landmark 5-4 ruling that the federal government does have the power to tax individual citizens because they don’t buy health insurance, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) from Selma released a written statement. Representative Sewell said, “I am delighted that the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality … Continued
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July 2, 2012

Brooks Objects to Obama Amnesty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville commented on President Obama’s decision to grant many young undocumented aliens a two year stay on any deportation efforts and the opportunity to get a work visa. Rep. Brooks said on the floor of the Congress, “Last week the White House decreed partial … Continued
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June 28, 2012