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House-Passed Defense Bill Funds Littoral Combat Ships

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Friday, June 17, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded passage of the 2017 Defense Appropriations Act, which includes funding for building three more Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Congressman Byrne said that Thursday’s passage of the Defense Appropriations Act, including funding for the three LCSs, shows that there continues … Continued
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June 22, 2016

National Defense Authorization Act Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the US Senate passed the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators Jeff Sessions (R) and Richard Shelby (R) voted for the final bill which was adopted by a vote of 85 to 13. Sen. Sessions said in a statement, … Continued
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June 17, 2016

Hubbard Trial: Day One

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On day one of the State of Alabama vs. Michael G. Hubbard, there were no fireworks, but there was some insight into the days ahead, and a little more backstory on the 23 counts of felony corruption for which Hubbard stands accused. Those notable in attendance included Rob Riley, … Continued
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May 25, 2016

Defense May Have Revealed Key Strategy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony public corruption trial is complete, with twelve jurors and four alternates. During the three day process, there were hints of possible strategies from the defense that could prove troubling, not for the prosecution, but team Hubbard. The jury is comprised of … Continued
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May 19, 2016

What is Voir Dire?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Currently, a jury is being selected in Lee County for the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. Jury selection is commonly referred to as “striking a jury” because both the prosecution and the defense take turns arguing challenges for cause to disqualify certain potential juror. In … Continued
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May 18, 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

State Files Motion to Exclude Irrelevant Evidence or Arguments

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State’s prosecution in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case filed seven motions on Wednesday to exclude evidence or arguments from his upcoming criminal trial. The State’s Motion in limine seeks to have the case tried on facts related to Hubbard’s alleged criminal conduct, eliminating the possibility that the … Continued
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April 14, 2016

State Files Motion on Admissibility of Evidence

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the State filed a Motion for Pretrial Determination of Admissibility of Evidence in the Speaker Mike Hubbard case. In the motion, the State asks Judge Jacob Walker, III to issue an order before the trial, “determining that the State’s trial exhibits will be admissible evidence.” In a … Continued
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April 14, 2016

Byrne Says Obama Lacks Cohesive Strategy to Defeat ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 31, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) responded to the release of an overdue report from President Barack H Obama’s Administration outlining a strategy to defeat ISIS: “Strategy for the Middle East and to Counter Violent Extremism.” The report was released a week after Congressman Byrne questioned Secretary … Continued
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April 1, 2016