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Rogers proposes tax on wire transfers to pay for the Border Wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 30, 2017, US Representatives Mike Rogers (R-Saks) introduced HR1813, the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017. This bill, which is supported and endorsed by FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, would impose a 2 percent fee on all remittances headed south of the US border. Congressman … Continued
March 31, 2017

Palmer and Brooks Vote to Ensure America Never Defaults on its Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 21, US Representatives Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) voted for HR692, the Default Prevention Act.  HR692 was introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-California), and passed the Republican controlled US House of Representatives on Wednesday by a vote of 235 to 194. This bill would ensure … Continued
October 27, 2015

Brooks Discusses Debt Ceiling on CNBC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most everyone in Washington wants to raise the debt ceiling yet again even though the national debt is rapidly approaching $17 trillion. On Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the CNBC show Closing Bell with hosts Maria Bartiromo and Bill Griffeth to discuss his views on … Continued
October 16, 2013

Brooks Says, “ I Fight Because America’s Future Depends on It.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville took to the floor of the to explain his position on the government shutdown, the debt ceiling, and the debate on the unpopular Affordable Care Act and how those things relate to America’s future. Rep. Brooks said, “As bad as government shutdown and … Continued
October 8, 2013

Brooks Voted NO on Raising Debt Ceiling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. House voted today to lift the debt ceiling until May to avoid a debt crisis that would have dominated the month of February. U.S. Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville refused to support the bill as written.  Rep. Brooks said on Facebook, “This morning, I stated on the … Continued
January 24, 2013

Roby Critical of Obama’s Budget Policies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter RollCall is reporting that the President is unlikely to submit a budget to Congress by the deadline required by law. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said on Facebook, “Looks like the President is running late on submitting his budget to Congress. Of course, that might not even … Continued
January 10, 2013