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Brooks “Skeptical” of Obama’s Plan to Sell TVA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It was one of the boldest efforts of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Great Depression era New Deal.  The federal government would build dams, massive lakes, electric power stations, and would wield unprecedented power to economically transform a multi-state region.  Prior to the TVA, the Tennessee River valley was flood … Continued
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April 17, 2013

Brooks Supports Ryan Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written statement on Thursday to announce his support and his vote for the Ryan Budget, the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution.  The House budget was crafted by the House Republicans and House budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R) from Wisconsin. The Ryan … Continued
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March 26, 2013

Brooks Votes for National Defense Authorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville released a written statement to announce that the U.S. House has passed HR 4310, the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The new NDAA passed 299 to 120. Representative Brooks said, “I voted in favor of the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act, and … Continued
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May 22, 2012

Brooks Explores Ways to Advance STEM Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Alabama released a statement following a field hearing the the subcommittee on Research and Science Education held in Madison, AL.  Rep. Brooks is that Chairman of the committee.  Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D) from Illinois is the ranking Member of the subcommittee.  The … Continued
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May 7, 2012

Mo Brooks’ Statement on North Korean Missile Launch

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Rep. Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville released a statement about North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile in violation of its agreement with the United States and United Nations resolutions. Rep. Brooks said, “North Korea has repeatedly demonstrated that it does not honor its agreements, and this recent launch … Continued
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April 18, 2012

Sessions Says Obama Will Scale Back Missile Defense if Reelected

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following President Obama’s controversial comments to Russian President Medvedev that were accidentally captured by an open microphone at a public appearance of the two world leaders. Senator Sessions said, “President … Continued
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March 30, 2012

Rep. Brooks Introduces Bill to Prevent Obama from Giving U.S. Missile Research To The Russians

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville has introduced a bill preventing the administration from sharing critical U.S. missile defense technology with the Russian Federation. The Protecting U.S. Missile Defense Information Act of 2012, H.R. 4125, was introduced by Rep. Brooks would prohibit the U.S. government from transferring classified missile … Continued
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March 14, 2012

Mo Brooks Gets Endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville is facing a stiff primary challenge from former Congressman Parker Griffith in the Tuesday March 13th Republican Primary. Rep. Brooks unseated Rep. Griffith two years ago in the Republican Primary.  Congressman Brooks has been endorsed by the Business Council of Alabama. “Mo Brooks … Continued
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March 13, 2012

Mo Brooks Discusses NSF Budget

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. The Subcommittee met Tuesday to examine the Obama Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2013 budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF). During the subcommittee hearing Chairman Brooks said, “It (President Obama’s overall budget proposal) … Continued
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February 29, 2012