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Roby, Brooks join President’s bill signing ceremony for reauthorizing NASA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 21, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed into law bi-partisan legislation reauthorizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with $19.5 billion in funding and key policy provisions supporting the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The President was joined by a bipartisan set of legislators … Continued
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March 22, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
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March 15, 2017
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Stopping a Federal Power Grab

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) American workers deserve responsible, commonsense policies to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. They deserve a federal government that holds bad actors accountable, and a government that takes proactive steps to help employers improve safety protections and prevent injuries and illnesses before they occur. For years, Republicans have called on the … Continued
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March 6, 2017

Alabama Congressional Delegation condemn attacks on AG Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 2, 2017, members of the Alabama Congressional delegation condemns calls by Democrats for US Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after it was revealed by The Washington Post that he met with the Russian Ambassador to the United States. US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) said, “I have … Continued
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March 3, 2017
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Trump’s speech: Much ado about very little

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter President Donald J. Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night was refreshing. No, really. The speech was reasonable, calm, displaying a temperament we don’t often see from Trump. Yes, really. Really, really. And it was a big hit with Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation, too. “(Trump’s) remarks … Continued
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March 2, 2017

Alabama’s leaders react to Trump’s address to the Nation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, US President Donald J. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation praised the President afterwards for his performance which was televised nationally. US Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) said in a statement, “In tonight’s address, President Trump laid out … Continued
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March 1, 2017

FBI investigating bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 27, 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that they are investigating the string of threats made against Jewish Community Centers across the country, including in Birmingham. FBI Spokesman Paul E Daymond said in a statement, “The FBI and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division are investigating … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Trump to address Congress tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Donald J Trump will address a joint session of Congress for the first time. On Monday, February 27, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an email to constituents, “As you may know, President Trump will address a Joint Sessions of Congress … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Byrne says Federal Government doing horrible job managing Red Snapper

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 20, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) cited recent State Red Snapper numbers to discredit the smaller estimates used by the Federal government for management of the Red Snapper fisheries. Alabama District 118. Just another example of the horrible job the Federal government is doing when it … Continued
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February 22, 2017
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Alabama Legislature week 2: Careful with those eyeglasses

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Week No. 2 has come and gone in the Alabama Legislature’s 2017 Regular Session, and we’re left with only the memories. And the awful legislation. Let’s get to the recap….   Rough Start If the first real day of debate on the House floor sets the tone for the … Continued
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February 17, 2017