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Whatley introduces bill to give tax credits to border wall builders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, announced that he introduced Senate Bill 277, to give tax credits to Alabama companies that contract to build President Donald Trump’s border wall. Whatley said that his bill supports President Trump’s effort to secure our borders while growing Alabama’s economy. Whatley’s proposal will … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Group advocates for paid family and medical leave

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed 25 years ago. The National Partnership for Women and Families celebrates this milestone but says that the country urgently needs a national paid leave plan. “Twenty-five years ago today, our nation took a major step toward a more equitable and family … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Alabama Congressional delegation reacts to release of Nunes memo

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s Congressional delegation reacted mostly positive towards the decision to release a classified memo dealing with the investigation of a former Trump campaign staffer to the public. Friday, President Donald Trump approved the request of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to declassify a classified memo provided to … Continued
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February 5, 2018

Roby campaign boasts of fundraising success

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Alabama U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, who is running for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, announced that she has raised $826,000 in 2017, as reported on the campaign’s Federal Election Committee (FEC) year-end report released today. The numbers in this report position her campaign well for the 2018 election … Continued
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February 2, 2018

Terri Sewell holds Town Hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, spoke to constituents at a town hall meeting at the historic Woodlawn High School in the City of Birmingham. Sewell said that as a member of Congress she has been willing to work across party lines to benefit the constituents … Continued
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February 2, 2018

On Nunes Memo, Rogers says Americans deserve to know the truth

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said Thursday that the Nunes memo “must be released to the public” for the American people to see. “There is nothing more fundamental to our Republic than free elections, equal justice under the law and honest government,” Rep. Rogers wrote in a statement. “Any threat … Continued
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February 1, 2018

Alabama leaders largely enthusiastic following Trump’s State of the Union speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat State of the Union speech that was well received by conservatives. “Tonight, President Trump made clear his commitment to the American people and to improving the quality of life for everyone. By protecting our borders, strengthening our military and creating an environment … Continued
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January 31, 2018

US Senate votes down Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, in a stunning defeat for Pro-Life Americans, the U.S. Senate failed to vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This law would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan was critical of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, who voted against the pro-life … Continued
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January 30, 2018

Trump’s State of the Union Address is Tuesday night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump will address a special joint session of Congress tonight.  The speech will be carried by all cable news networks as well as the four major broadcast TV networks and news talk radio stations across the country. “President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tomorrow … Continued
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January 30, 2018

Palmer says that destruction of evidence is becoming the norm

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, released a statement after it was reported that the FBI text messages exchanged between agents critical of President Donald Trump had been destroyed and might be un-retrievable. “The revelation that thousands of text messages exchanged between FBI agents critical of President Trump is reminiscent … Continued
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January 26, 2018