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Brooks opposed House Republicans’ attempt to gut ethics oversight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) supported killing changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. The changes included renaming the OCE the “Office of Congressional Complaint Review,” placing it under the oversight of the House Ethics Committee. The bill would have also required the OCE to adhere … Continued
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January 4, 2017

115th Congress to convenes today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the House of Representatives will convene for the first session of the 115th Congress. All of the incumbents in the Alabama Congressional delegation are returning. US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been nominated as US Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump. If Sessions is … Continued
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January 3, 2017

Top stories to watch in 2017

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2016 is over, and 2017 is here. 2016 was a year full of big political news, and we at The Alabama Political Reporter anticipate 2017 to be no less intense. The election of Donald Trump (R) as President of the United States was the biggest national news story of … Continued
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January 2, 2017
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Why doesn’t Alabama care about Alabama?

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Here we are, at the end of another year. Sunday starts 2017, a year of uncertainty. What we do know is that Alabama doesn’t really progress much more than in the bottom 50 of the United States. Frankly, we never have. And that is what’s on my mind. Why … Continued
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December 28, 2016

Palmer alleges the EPA has operated outside its authority

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) commented on 2016 and things to look forward to next year. According to Palmer, one of these things may be a more reasonable, more pragmatic, more industry friendly EPA. Palmer has been a consistent critic of the Obama Administration’s Environmental … Continued
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December 28, 2016

Zeigler promotes 2017 New Year’s Resolution agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor Jim Zeigler has put forward a series of 2017 policy positions for state government that he believes Alabama should adopt. Zeigler stated, “2017 is considered a political ‘off year,’ with no state or national elections. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler says 2017 can be a turning point … Continued
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December 27, 2016
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Congressman Bradley Byrne: A look back at 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As we look forward to 2017, I want to take a moment to look back at some of the highlights of the past year. It was a busy year with over 25 town hall meetings in each of the six counties that make up Alabama’s First Congressional District, in addition … Continued
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December 24, 2016
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How is America great? Again?

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter It’s Christmas week. Merry Christmas. This is the obligatory Christmas column. OK, neither Bill nor Susan Britt told me to write a Christmas column. But I’m going to just the same. I despise Christmas. I hate what it’s become. It’s like a Donald Trump holiday. Get everything you want, … Continued
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December 21, 2016

McCutcheon announces new committee chairmen

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 19, 2016, the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced the members who will chair the body’s Rules, Internal Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Commerce and Small Business, and Insurance committees when the Legislature convenes for its 2017 Regular Session in … Continued
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December 20, 2016