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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of HR1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Following passage, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement supporting the passage of “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “American families know best how to spend their hard-earned dollars, not politicians in … Continued
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December 21, 2017

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passes House but re-vote is needed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, HR1, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted in favor of the bill, which represents the first major overhaul of our tax code since 1986. Byrne says the bill’s passage will result in lower taxes and a stronger … Continued
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December 20, 2017

Congress could vote on final tax reform bill as early as today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress is on the verge of passing the largest tax reform package since 1986, slashing corporate and individual tax rates for most Americans. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that the reform package will grow the economy and create more jobs if passed. “We are on the cusp of something … Continued
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December 19, 2017

Mo Brooks recovering from Prostatectomy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 15, 2017, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced that he had undergone the prostatectomy he mentioned during a House floor speech on Wednesday, December 13. The procedure went well according to Brooks’ family and the Congressman is recovering. Results from full pathology tests will be available in the coming weeks, but preliminary lab … Continued
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December 18, 2017
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Mueller is crooked? It’s true, if you want to believe it

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Robert Mueller is corrupt. That’s right. The war hero/military superstar/Republican appointed FBI director is really a liberal plant working to upend the Trump presidency because … well, there’s not a theory on why just yet, but there’s a reason out there somewhere! A good one, too! Regardless, though, Mueller … Continued
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December 18, 2017

Byrne supports joint-employer NLRB decision  

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, supported the decision by the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the 2015 Browning-Ferris Industries decision that expanded the joint-employer standard. Earlier this year, the House passed Congressman Byrne’s bill, the Save Local Business Act, which would reaffirm that two or more employers must … Continued
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December 18, 2017

Byrne applauds FCC decision to scrap Net Neutrality

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Another Obama-era regulation was scrapped when the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal its landmark net neutrality rules on Thursday.  Republicans have been campaigning along to deregulate the broadband industry and voted 3 to 2 along party lines to repeal the 2015 net neutrality rules.  Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, … Continued
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December 15, 2017

US Rep. Mo Brooks diagnosed with prostate cancer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday that he has prostate cancer. “This is a very difficult speech for me to give. God works in mysterious ways,” Brooks said. “When you are an elected official, missed votes require an explanation. … Continued
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December 14, 2017

Ivey urges Congress to pass tax reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced she has joined fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., urging Congress to pass tax reform legislation. “President Trump is proposing the largest tax cut for American families and businesses in … Continued
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December 8, 2017

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passes US House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.  Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation shared their opinions on the bill with the Alabama Political Reporter. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said in a statement that this bill aims to protect the … Continued
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December 7, 2017