Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 20, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in an email to constituents commented on reporting that 850 immigrants who were supposed to be deported instead were granted US citizenship. Congresswoman Roby said, “Amid the attacks around the country and the growing tension, there was some unnerving news … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) treatment that parents of Duchenne’s patients have been asking for, for a while now. Congressman Palmer said in a statement, “On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, September 16, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) commented on press reports that in addition to the plane load of cash the Obama Administration flew to Iran there were also two wire transfers of money to the Islamic Revolutionary nation. Congressman Byrne said on social media, “The Obama Administration … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, 2016, US Representative Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted in favor of legislation to block attempts by the Obama (D) Administration to transfer prisoners and close the prison at the Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. HR5351 passed by a vote of 244 to 174. The bill … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Night, September 19, at 6:00 PM US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) will host a US Service Academy Information Night. Representatives from the US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, and the US Coast Guard Academy will be present, along with … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 14, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) expressed her support for HR5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act, which the Congresswoman says will give greater accountability for Veterans Affairs (VA) employees and stronger protections for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing. The major VA (Veteran Affairs) reform legislation … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 13, 2016 US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) spoke on the floor of the US House of Representatives in favor of legislation to HR5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act which Byrne says will boost and reform our nation’s career and technical education … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 9, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that Alabama’s 187th Fighter Wing, better known as the “Red Tails”, is being considered to field the Air Force’s new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Congresswoman Roby said, “The 187th is one of several Air National Guard units nationwide currently under … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 9, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) reported in an email to constituents about his recent activities across the Third Congressional District of Alabama during the District Work Period. Rep. Rogers wrote, “I always enjoy taking a break from Washington to visit with folks and spend time back … Continued