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Candidates Addresses Tea Party Group

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 20th, Joe Freeman and nine other Republican candidates addressed the Rainy Day Patriots at their candidate’s forum. Freeman is running for Alabama House District 44, representing the Trussville and Clay area of Jefferson County. Rep. Arthur Payne (R) from Trussville has served for 44 years but … Continued
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March 3, 2014

The Debt Bomb and Other Election Year Problems

By Katherine Robertson Alabama Political Reporter “If you want to tackle a tough issue, wait until after the election.” This is one of the most understood ‘rules’ in politics. Unfortunately, elections never stop and oftentimes, the “tough issues” just get set aside in hopes that the problem will go away-at least until after the next … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Shelby Says that Federal Reserve has Engaged in “A Backdoor Stimulus Program through Monetary Policy”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama voted on Monday against the nomination of Dr. Janet Yellen for Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, because he disagreed with Yellen’s weak record on bank regulation and strong support for easy money policies. Senator Shelby said on … Continued
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January 9, 2014

Roby Says She Never Wanted A Government Shutdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that she never wanted a government shutdown and expressed hope that the passage of the Pay our Military Act shows that Congress can work together even during a government shutdown. In an email to constituents over the weekend, Representative Roby wrote, “As … Continued
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October 9, 2013

Shelby Says That Entitlements are Driving the Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama addressed the Senate Appropriations Committee and told the Committee that the federal government has a spending problem and entitlements are what is driving the debt crisis. Sen. Shelby said, “Today, we will hear from our witnesses on the impacts of … Continued
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February 19, 2013

Brooks Proposes Amendment to Fund Aid for Hurricane Sandy Victims By Diverting the Money From Foreign Aid

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written statement after he appeared before the House Rules Committee to present an amendment to H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. H.R. 152 would fund approximately $21 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief costs.  The Brooks Amendment would have paid for … Continued
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January 17, 2013

Sewell Supports Bipartisan Fiscal Cliff Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell released a written statement following her vote for the passage of the Senate’s bipartisan fiscal cliff bill. Rep. Sewell said, “Tonight, I voted in favor of the bipartisan Senate bill to avert the fiscal cliff and avoid tax increases for 98% of Americans and … Continued
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January 2, 2013

Shelby Opposes Increased Spending on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, United States Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama told a Senate Subcommittee: “I firmly support the full repeal of ObamaCare and will not support a Labor/HHS Appropriations bill that includes further discretionary funding for the program.”  Senator Shelby is the Ranking Republican Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on … Continued
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June 14, 2012

Sessions Condemns Killing of Budget Process in Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator Sessions issued a statement following Senator Conrad’s, (D) from North Dakota, announcement that the Senate Budget Committee would not be allowed to vote on or amend the budget that he, the Chairman, brought to the Committee.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama is the ranking member of the … Continued
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April 19, 2012