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Making progress for America

These days, it is hard to turn on the television or log onto the Internet without being bombarded with the latest “news” of what is happening in Washington.  The media gives far too much attention to names like Stormy Daniels and Roseanne instead of focusing on the wide range of substantive issues being debated in … Continued
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June 4, 2018

Hobson vows to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood

Tuesday, congressional candidate Rich Hobson wrote an op-ed describing his passionate commitment to ending federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Hobson is critical of the Republican leadership in both the House and the Senate for what he considers to be their continual failure to put an end to federal funding for Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood is … Continued
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May 30, 2018
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House takes step to “Provide for the common defense”

Each year in Congress, I have the honor of nominating distinguished young men and women in Alabama’s Second District for appointment to our nation’s service academies. And each year, I am blown away by these impressive students who are eager to serve our country. I was proud to recently announce my 2018 appointments to the United States … Continued
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May 28, 2018

Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Tabitha Isner

Monday, the Tabitha Isner for Congress campaign thanked the Alabama Democratic Conference for their endorsement. Isner is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 2ndCongressional District. “Our state needs strong, principled leaders who will listen earnestly to the needs of the community and be held accountable for with both respect and actionable … Continued
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May 22, 2018

Byrne, Brooks call on Mueller to “wrap up” investigation

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has accomplished very little and said it is time to wrap up the investigation. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said that the investigation should not continue past July. Congressman Byrne said, “It has been one year since Robert Mueller was appointed to investigate Russian collusion related … Continued
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May 18, 2018

Brooks, Byrne and Rogers support FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday morning, following a 14-hour debate, the House Armed Services Committee voted for passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The NDAA annually authorizes Department of Defense operations. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted for the bill. “The House Armed Services Committee’s yearlong national security policy process culminated in yesterday’s NDAA … Continued
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May 11, 2018
Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Roy Moore endorses Rich Hobson for Congress

Wednesday, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that Hobson has received the endorsement of former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R). Hobson worked for Judge Moore for nearly two decades, most recently as his campaign manager for U.S. Senate. “I have known Rich Hobson for over 25 years and know his reputation for honesty, … Continued
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May 10, 2018