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Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest

President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued
June 4, 2020

Alabama Republicans will hold summer meeting August 1

The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that the state executive committee will meet on Saturday, August 1. The Alabama Republican Party Summer Meeting is scheduled to be at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road, Trussville, AL 35173. “We will be meeting in person and will be following all social distancing guidelines as applicable … Continued
June 3, 2020

Barry Moore is optimistic Trump will calm the riots

Monday, Second Congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) responded to President Donald J. Trump’s (R) strong statement invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act and mobilizing of federal military forces for possible use against the rioters that have struck dozens of cities over the last several days, including Birmingham on Sunday night. “The President is … Continued
June 2, 2020

Brooks is excited by America’s return to space

Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) praised the launch of American astronauts on American rockets from American soil—the first such launch in a decade. The USA finally has put astronauts in space. SpaceX accomplished the feat on Saturday. Congressman Brooks said that the Tennessee Valley is excited by the launch. “The Tennessee Valley is the birthplace of … Continued
June 1, 2020

Phyllis Schlafly Eagles’ President Ed Martin endorses Bill Hightower for Congress

Wednesday, Bill Hightower’s campaign for Congress announced that Phyllis Schlafly Eagles’ President Ed Martin is endorsing Hightower. In addition to serving as President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Ed Martin also co-authored Phyllis Schlafly’s last book: ‘The Conservative Case for Trump.’ Martin succeeded Schlafly after her death late in 2016. She was 92. “In the tradition … Continued
May 28, 2020

Sessions slams Tuberville for saying China has “a better military” than the U.S.

“On the day after Memorial Day, Tommy Tuberville is exalting the Chinese Communist Party’s military over our own,” GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions said in a statement. This was in reaction to Tommy Tuberville’s Tuesday comments on the Jeff Poor Radio Show when he said China has a “better military” than the United States. “We’ve … Continued
May 27, 2020

Ag commissioner concerned about collapsing cattle prices

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate (R) is concerned about dropping cattle prices and the impact that that is having on Alabama’s farmers and ranchers. “We have been very dialed into the crisis Alabama Cattle Producers are up against,” Pate told the Alabama Political Reporter. “We will continue to closely monitor this … Continued
May 26, 2020

Roby: Applications for farmers to sign up for food assistance program open today

Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) sent an email to constituents with a link on how farmers and ranchers can sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program which opens today. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week released details on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers, ranchers, and producers affected by COVID-19,” … Continued
May 26, 2020

Brooks wants to suspend guest worker programs

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that he and five other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump (R). “38+ million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months,” Rep. Brooks wrote on social media. “The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, the highest rate … Continued
May 26, 2020