Defense

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama on Thursday issued a written statement with remarks that he delivered at a full committee markup of the FY 2014 appropriations bill for the Department of Defense. Senator Shelby said, “Providing for the ‘common defense’ is one of the stated goals of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery wrote in an email to constituents that this week the house will focus on the appropriations for the U.S. Department of Defense for the 2015 fiscal year. The House is also going to work on legislation trying to undo President Barack Obama’s economically … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter During the Presidential debates, Republican challenger Mitt Romney warned of the looming sequestration cuts that would hit unless Congress and the President were able to come to terms on deficit reduction. President Barack H. Obama dismissively told the television audience that night that that would never happen. The people … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Constitution gives the President the power to appoint his own cabinet; but those appointments must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. President Barack H. Obama appointed former Senator Chuck Hagel (R) from Nebraska to be his next Secretary of Defense. Despite his being a Republican, Republicans were not … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced on Tuesday that she was appointed the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and investigations for the powerful House Armed Services Committee. Congresswoman Roby said “I’m grateful for the opportunity and responsibility to chair the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  It … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby recently wrote an editorial in ‘The Hill’ magazine with her concerns over automatic Defense spending cuts that were established in the 2011 Budget Control Act. Rep. Roby said, “Our nation’s military is the most advanced and battle-hardened fighting force in history. The proficiency of the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville graciously agreed to a lengthy interview with ‘The Alabama Political Reporter.’ One topic we asked Rep. Brooks about is legislation that would prevent the President from sharing American anti-missile technology with the Russian Federation. Rep. Brooks said, “I was the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma led Senior Procurement executives from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Philadelphia, PA to tour the American Apparel factory headquarters in Selma.  Rep. Sewell invited DLA executives to come to Selma to discuss military procurement opportunities with American Apparel officials. Rep. Sewell … Continued