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2016 Red Snapper Season Will Be Just Nine Days

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Alabama leaders denounced a decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to limit the 2016 red snapper season for private fisherman to just nine days. Charter boat captains got some relief from NOAA. They were given a 46 day season in which clients … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Byrne Amendment to Protect Austal Shipyard Approved by Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 20, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) reported that the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee has approved a Byrne sponsored amendment that would block the Pentagon from eliminating the contract of one Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) supplier. There are currently, two different versions … Continued
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April 21, 2016

Strange Applauds EPA Decision to Withdraw Emission Rule Which Would have Outlawed Most Auto Racing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange applauded a decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw a proposed emission rule which effectively would have effectively prevented the use of converted street vehicles for off-street racing. AG Strange said, “I am pleased the EPA listened to … Continued
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April 19, 2016

Byrne Says New Rule Will Restrict Access to Retirement Advice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written statement in response to the new “fiduciary rule” released by the Department of Labor earlier that day. Rep. Byrne said, “Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reached out to the Department of Labor for … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Byrne Says that Red Snapper Season Will Be Short Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6 US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) expressed his disappointment on learning that federal authorities were again limiting the Red Snapper season in Alabama waters to just a few days. Rep. Byrne said, “My office has received word that this year’s Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Alabama Leaders Respond to Terror Attacks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, radical Islamists attacked the people of Brussels, Belgium, killing 34 people and wounding over 220, some critically in attacks on both the International Airport and the Maelbeek metro station.  Three terrorists were involved in the attack.  Two died at the scene, and a third is … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Sewell Proposes Civil Rights Movement National Park in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Poltical Reporter   On Tuesday, March 22, US Representative Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) introduced legislation that would create a Civil Rights Movement National Park in the center of the City of Birmingham.   Congresswoman Sewell said, “The A.G. Gaston Motel, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, … Continued
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March 23, 2016