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Byrne Applauds Major Transportation Grant Awarded to Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, US Representative Bradley Byrne today celebrated news that the City of Mobile will receive a $14,465,044 TIGER discretionary grant from the Federal Department of Transportation for the “One Mobile” project, which will reconstruct Broad and Beauregard Streets. Congressman Byrne said, “I am so pleased to report … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Palmer Says Last Birthday For Palmer Says Last Birthday For CFPB Without Accountability

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 22, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau celebrated its fifth birthday. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and other Republican representatives were not pleased with the anniversary. US Representative Palmer said, “This should be the last birthday the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) celebrates without accountability. For the past … Continued
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July 25, 2016

Passport Fair in Birmingham Saturday

By Brandon Mosley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, July 22, the US Postal Service will host a Passport Fair at the Birmingham Post Office. Congressman Gary Palmer announced the event on Wednesday, July 21. Representative Palmer said, “A record number of passports will expire in 2017, according to the US Department of State. Don’t get … Continued
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July 22, 2016

More Reaction to Baton Rouge Police Slayings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17 a peaceful Sunday morning in the south was violently disrupted when heavily armed militants ambushed the Baton Rouge police department. Three officers and a militant were killed in the ensuing gun battle. Three other officers were wounded in the fighting. People across Alabama mourned the loss … Continued
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July 19, 2016

House Passes Conscience Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that the US House of Representatives have passed Conscience Protection Act, Senate Bill 304. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social media, “GOOD NEWS: The House today passed the Conscience Protection Act. This bill will would prohibit the federal … Continued
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July 14, 2016

Freedom Caucus Endorses Palmer Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that the House Freedom Caucus has recently met and has voted to endorse HR5499, the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), which was introduced by Congressman Palmer. Rep. Palmer said in a statement, “This morning I joined other members of the House … Continued
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July 14, 2016

One of Alabama’s Richest Men has Died

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter One of Alabama’s richest residents, Garry Neil Drummond, died on Wednesday, July 13. The longtime Chairman and CEO of the Drummond Company was 78. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Garry Neil Drummond, who passed away today at the age of … Continued
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July 14, 2016

Roby Praises Gowdy’s Questioning of Comey

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 11, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) warns that FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to prosecute former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D), “Is a really dangerous precedent.” Congresswoman Roby said, “My friend & chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy,” carefully walked FBI Director James Comey through Hillary Clinton’s … Continued
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July 13, 2016