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Remembering the life and legacy of Lee Kuan Yew

His accomplishments are studied and cited as authority for creating a dynamic economy from scratch.
September 4, 2023

Byrne Says Entitlement Programs The True Drivers of Debt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 28, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) spoke on out-of-control spending on entitlements and how those programs needed to be reformed to remain solvent. Congressman Byrne said in a statement: “We are already over $18 trillion in debt, and little has been done to rein in our out-of-control … Continued
July 29, 2015

Rogers Worries About Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) said in an email to constituents on Saturday, February 15 that he and House Republicans are concerned about the economy, but President Barack H. Obama (D) and Senate Democrats continued to block House jobs bills. Representative Rogers said, “All of us across East Alabama are … Continued
February 20, 2014

Editorial: Are We in a Permanent Slump?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Those of us over 40 remember much different economic times, from the world we have witnessed (and in some cases experienced) since 2008. Stores and restaurants were eager to recruit us, to come work for them by the time we were 14. For those of us who were more of the … Continued
November 19, 2013

Sessions Says New Report Shows Senate Immigration Bill Would Negatively Impact American Workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R), released a written statement on Wednesday after a new Center for Immigration Studies report was released showing that on net, all employment gains in the U.S. since 2000 have gone to immigrants rather than native-born workers. Sen. Sessions said, “This study underscores that the … Continued
July 5, 2013

Eurozone Debt Crisis Worsens: Europe Falls Back into Recession

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Europe has dropped back into recession. In the third quarter economic output in Europe fell by .1%.  This followed a .2% drop in the second quarter for the $12 trillion European economy. Germany posted a .2% growth number but some experts expect that the larger economic crisis will also … Continued
November 19, 2012