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Byrne, Roby and Aderholt comment on release of tax reform bill

By Brandon Moseley AlabamaPolitical Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House Republican caucus unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, issued a statement in response to the introduction. “Tax reform has the potential to make America boom … Continued
November 3, 2017

Rogers says Trump, Congress working together to make tax code fairer, simpler

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that hard working American families deserve to take home more of their paychecks, and President Donald Trump’s tax plan will make that happen. “As most folks across East Alabama have seen in the news lately, President Trump and Congress are working together … Continued
November 3, 2017

Congresswoman Terri Sewell critical of Republican tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced their new tax reform plan unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986.  U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that … Continued
November 3, 2017

Moore gets more endorsements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore is climbing in the polls, and more and more conservative-thought leaders are endorsing his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. On Wednesday morning, former Speaker of the House Rep. Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., announced his endorsement of Judge Roy Moore for the U.S. … Continued
November 2, 2017

Senator Shelby has concerns with Export-Import Bank

Brandon Mosley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voiced his strong concerns with the Export-Import Bank during a hearing to examine President Donald J Trump’s (R) six nominations to lead the bank. “I believe the Export-Import Bank is now a body rampant with corporate cronyism, corruption, and unaccountability,” Shelby said.  “Latest estimates … Continued
November 2, 2017

Moore says federal ruling on transgender soldiers in the military is “absolutely ridiculous”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore called a ruling by a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s August executive order that banned transgender people from serving in the military “absolutely ridiculous.” “The decision of a federal judge in the District of Columbia enjoining President Trump’s executive order on transgenderism … Continued
November 1, 2017

Stalnaker tells Republican women to stop spreading fake news

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 Republican strategist Angie Horn Stalnaker told the Alabama Federation of Republican Women that conservatives lose credibility when they share fake news in their social media, speeches and conversations. “Fake news is not a story you do not like. It is not an op ed you … Continued
November 1, 2017

Roby supports plan to expand the Child Tax Credit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, joined Ivanka Trump and leaders from the House and Senate to promote a plan to expand the child tax credit to help working families. “Expanding the child tax credit is the right thing to do,” Roby said at a news conference promoting the … Continued
October 31, 2017

Vestavia doctor charged with illegally prescribing opioids at Moody “pill mill”

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Friday, federal prosecutors charged a Vestavia Hills doctor with illegally prescribing controlled substances, including opioid painkillers, at a pain clinic in Moody, Ala. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton announced the one-count indictment of conspiracy to illegally dispense and distribute … Continued
October 30, 2017