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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

Bentley Addresses Cleburne County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, January 18 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was in Cleburne County addressing the Cleburne County Republican Party as their Winter Dinner event. Governor Bentley said that Cleburne County will always have a special place in his heart because when he was running for the office of Governor … Continued
January 20, 2014

Shelby Opposes Yellen Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee voted on President Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama firmly opposed the nomination. Yellen’s nomination was approved by the Committee by a vote of 14-8. 

Senator Shelby has been a … Continued
November 25, 2013

Sessions Replies To President’s Immigration Speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement on Wednesday in response to President Barack Obama’s (D) speech on immigration. Sen. Sessions said, “The President said he has not heard any good reason to oppose the Senate bill. Clearly, he has not listened to the ICE … Continued
October 25, 2013

Rogers Unimpressed with Jobs Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The September Jobs Report was delayed for two weeks due to the government shutdown. The report shows that unemployment is at it’s lowest rate since President Bush was in office; but it also indicated that the rate of job growth appears to be slowing. Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from … Continued
October 23, 2013

Scott Walker and Ed Shultz come to Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Friday, people from across Alabama will come together for an up-close and personal opportunity with two nationally-known political figures. The Alabama GOP will host Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) as the keynote speaker at their $150-per-plate summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead alluded … Continued
August 21, 2013

Aderholt on America’s Stalled Economy and Jobs Climate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After President Obama’s (D) full time political campaign group, Organizing for Action, visited Congressman Robert Aderholt’s (R) offices in Cullman and Gadsden, the Alabama Congressman said in a written statement, “The only climate we should be talking about today is this country’s stalled economic and jobs climate.” Rep. Aderholt … Continued
August 14, 2013

Rogers Supports Keystone Pipeline

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks supports developing more of our North American energy resources and he says that President Barack Obama’s policies are getting in the way. Rep. Rogers said, “As we enter the last stretch of summer, energy prices are on the rise and most folks in … Continued
August 9, 2013

Alabama Leaders’ Fiscal Philosophy Pays Off for Citizens

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey When Alabama voters elected a new kind of leadership in 2010, a new approach to how we fund state government was ushered in. Significant strides were made to reduce the overall size and cost of state government even in the face of challenging economic times. Governor Robert Bentley put Alabama … Continued
August 1, 2013