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Byrne Says Give Us an ISIS Plan Now

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack on Brussels Belgium that killed 34 persons and wounded over 220. Later that same day in Washington, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) demanded that US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter produce an overdue report to Congress outlining the US … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Palmer Says that We Should Get our Fiscal House in Order

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 16, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted to pass the Republican budget out of the House Budget Committee, where he is a member, but says that he will not support it on the floor of the House unless changes are made. Congressman Palmer released a written statement … Continued
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March 21, 2016

Hubbard’s Requested Continuance: Breakdown

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, on Friday, January 15, asked the court to continue his felony public corruption case until the fall, which would add as much as six months to a case that has already dragged on for over a year. (See motion here.) In the motion … Continued
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January 18, 2016

Byrne Pleased that Obama Signed NDAA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Wednesday, November 25, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement after President Barack H. Obama signed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Byrne said, “I’m pleased President Obama finally decided to put politics aside and sign the National Defense Authorization Act today. As you may … Continued
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November 30, 2015

Roby Reacts to More Army Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) reacted to news that the administration of President Barack H Obama was cutting the Army to its smallest size since before World War II.  The Army announced that Fort Rucker in Alabama would see its force reduced by 186 soldiers, a … Continued
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July 15, 2015

Roby Recounts Details of Middle East Trip

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) traveled throughout the Middle East as part of a defense-related Congressional Delegation.  Following her trip, Rep. Roby briefed constituents in an email. Congresswoman Roby said that the purpose of her trip was, “To evaluate the rising influence of ISIS and Iran and to examine … Continued
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April 9, 2015

Palmer Says We Must End Era of Relentless Deficits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 17, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) released a statement following the release of a House GOP proposed FY 2016 budget. Congressman Palmer serves on the House Budget Committee.  Representative Palmer said in a statement, “One of my first priorities as a member of Congress is getting the … Continued
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March 18, 2015
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Roby Applauds Passage of NDAA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery applauded Thursday’s House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  Rep. Roby said that the bill ensures that the military will proper support in the coming year. The annual bill authorizes funding for military programs and sets policy for the Department … Continued
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December 13, 2013