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Roby Opposes Sequestration Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby recently wrote an editorial in ‘The Hill’ magazine with her concerns over automatic Defense spending cuts that were established in the 2011 Budget Control Act. Rep. Roby said, “Our nation’s military is the most advanced and battle-hardened fighting force in history. The proficiency of the … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Sessions and Bonner Say RESTORE Act Appears Headed Towards Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) representing the people of Alabama both released statements after a Congressional conference committee reached agreement on a Transportation Bill and included a compromise version of the RESTORE Act in the final draft of the bill. Rep. … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Bachus Discusses JPMorgan and Bank Regulators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia released a statement following the House Financial Services Committee hearing on the recent JPMorgan Chase loss in speculative trading.  Representative Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Rep. Bachus said, “When America’s largest bank reveals it has suffered an unexpected … Continued
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June 25, 2012

Roby Denounces Obamacare on House Floor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby took to the House floor to state her opposition to President Barack Obama’s health care law.  The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly called Obamacare) was passed in March 2010 before Congresswoman Roby was elected in the 2010 election.  Widespread unpopularity with the … Continued
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June 21, 2012

Roby Congratulates Army on its 237th Birthday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery sent an email and video message to her constituents Wednesday to draw attention to the 237th birthday of the formation of the United States Army. Representative Roby said, “The United States Army traces its history to ten companies of riflemen that answered the … Continued
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June 14, 2012

Sewell Attends Inaugural Faith Leaders Summit on Voting Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma attended the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) inaugural Faith Leaders Summit on Voting Rights.  The event was held in conjunction with the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) 2012 National Consultation.  U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder delivered the keynote address. In her … Continued
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June 6, 2012

Bachus Comments on New Job Numbers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday United States House of Representatives member Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the release of new job numbers showing that job creation has virtually ground to a halt. Congressman Bachus said, “The Administration’s policies are just not working.  This month marks the third … Continued
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June 6, 2012

Sewell, Roby, and Bachus Honor Vets and Observe Memorial Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In Observance of Memorial Day Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day, which was celebrated on Monday. Rep. Sewell said, “On Monday, we pay tribute and honor the commitment of our brave servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate … Continued
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May 31, 2012

Brooks And Roby Concerned About Possible Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery made comments in Enterprise about defense cuts in a visit with the Enterprise Rotary Club.  The Southeast Sun reported that Rep. Roby expressed concerns about the impact of the Budget Control Act on our Military’s capabilities.  Rep. Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville has … Continued
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May 8, 2012

Bachus reflects on April 27 tornados

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On the one year anniversary of the day that a massive wave of 62 tornados struck Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia released a written statement. Rep.  Bachus said, “The devastation that I saw traveling through places both large and small like Pratt City, Pleasant Grove, Concord, Fultondale, … Continued
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May 1, 2012