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Foreign Affairs Committee Adopts Brooks UN Reporting Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) said in a statement that the House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a Brooks amendment that would give more transparency in how much money the United States Government spends at the United Nations. Congressman Brooks said, “Today the Foreign Affairs … Continued
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June 1, 2016

Byrne Defends Russell Amendment: Speaks on Religious Freedom

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 24, 2016 U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke out in support of efforts to ensure religious freedom protections for faith-based organizations and businesses. House Republicans recently added a religious freedom amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which passed the House on May 18. Congressman … Continued
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May 25, 2016

Crumpton Opposes Flat Tax

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has supported switching our complicated current inome tax to a simple flat tax. His Democratic challenger, Ron Crumpton opposes a flat tax. Crumpton said, “Once again this year, like every other year he has been in the Senate, Richard Shelby has proposed legislation that … Continued
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May 23, 2016

Byrne Voted for New Funding to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 19, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted for legislation to provide funding for combatting the Zika virus. Congressman Byrne said, “Being from the Gulf Coast, my district is particularly vulnerable to a potential outbreak of the Zika virus, so I believe it is important Congress address this … Continued
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May 20, 2016

House Committee Approves Byrne’s Bill to Block New Department of Labor Rule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 18, the House Education and the Workforce Committee today approved a bill introduced by US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) that would block the Department of Labor’s controversial “persuader” rule. Congressman Byrne said in Committee, “This resolution is about standing up for the rights of workers and employers. … Continued
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May 19, 2016

Judge Rules in Favor of Congress in Obamacare Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 12, a Federal District Judge ruled in House v. Burwell, that the Obama administration unlawfully funded parts of Obamacare without an appropriation from Congress. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the decision. Representative Byrne wrote, “A major victory for House Republicans today in our effort to stand … Continued
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May 13, 2016

Byrne and Lathan Urge Republicans to Unite to Defeat Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 5, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan both released statements urging Republicans to unify. Congressman Byrne said, “The primary process has been long and challenging, but the American people have spoken loud and clear. The time has come for the Republican … Continued
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May 6, 2016