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House votes to strike-down Obama-era rule preventing states from defunding Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, the US House of Representative passed a House Joint Resolution striking dowm a last-minute Obama Administration rule that attempted to force states to direct their Title X public health dollars to abortion providers. Speaking on the House floor, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voiced her … Continued
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February 17, 2017

Byrne votes to repeal Obama rule limiting states’ ability to drug test for unemployment benefits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 14, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he voted in favor of overturning an Obama era regulation severely limiting the ability of states to drug test people receiving unemployment benefits. Congressman Byrne said on social media, “I believe states should be able drug test people … Continued
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February 16, 2017

Sewell says that General Flynn Should Testify before Congress about Resignation and Russian Allegations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 12, 2017 U.S. Representative Terri Sewell said that retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn’s resignation as President Donald J Trump’s National Security Advisor raises unanswered questions that should be investigated by the U.S. Congress. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “Retired General Michael Flynn resigned his … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Brooks Calls 9th Circuit Court of Appeals the Most Error-Prone and Reversed Circuit Court of Appeal

By Brandon Moseley Friday, February 10, 2017 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) announced that he was disappointed with the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Donald J. Trump’s immigration Executive Order. Congressman Brooks said, “I am disappointed the 9th Circuit Court, often the most error-prone and reversed circuit court … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Reaction to Strange’s appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, the reaction to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill Alabama’s vacant US Senate seat has been mostly positive by Alabama’s leaders. Strange is taking the seat of newly confirmed US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Alabama Republican Party … Continued
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February 10, 2017

Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Jeff Sessions confirmation recommended by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday February 1, 2017, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, on a party line vote, recommended that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) be confirmed as the next US Attorney General. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media, “Great news: The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator … Continued
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February 2, 2017

Gorsuch is a popular choice with Alabama elected leaders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump announced that US Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch is his pick to fill the US Supreme Court opening created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Gorsuch was a popular choice for Alabama’s elected leaders. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released … Continued
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February 1, 2017

Sewell denounces Trump immigration plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President Donald J Trump’s executive orders on Syrian refugees and people with visas from countries where the terror risk is believed to be high. Sewell called the new President’s orders, “Unconscionable.” Congresswoman Sewell said, “The President’s most recent executive … Continued
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January 31, 2017

March for Life Held in Washington

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27, 2016 thousands of Pro-Life advocates marched on Washington D.C. urging that abortions be limited and that the controversial Roe versus Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision be overturned. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) said on social media, “The March for Life is happening in Washington today. This cause … Continued
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January 30, 2017