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Abortion Is Good For The Economy?

By Joshua Pendergrass Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel at the Foundation for Moral Law Did you know that abortion was good for our economy? I certainly didn’t but that’s the word from the Alabama State House. On January 19, 2013, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB57 which according to its sponsor, Rep. Mary … Continued
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February 22, 2013

Sessions Says Immigration Reform Should be Debated Publicly Not In Closed-Door Meetings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement while President Barack H. Obama held a series of closed-door immigration meetings with CEOs and with progressive activists on his proposed immigration reform package. Sen. Sessions said, “Once again, our leaders are meeting in secret with … Continued
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February 7, 2013

Bentley Delivers State of the State Speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed the state legislature on Tuesday to deliver his annual state of the state speech on the day that the Alabama legislature returned to Montgomery for the 2013 legislative session. Gov. Bentley said, “Alabama IS our Sweet Home. And we want it to be … Continued
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February 6, 2013

Gloom Envelopes Small Business Owners After Obama Reelection

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Obama’s reelection was celebrated by many; but to small business owners it means that Obamacare is likely to be implemented, the growing federal regulatory burden will continue to increase, unions will likely be emboldened, tax rates will likely increase, higher death taxes will prevent many small businesses from being … Continued
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December 12, 2012

Youth Bearing the Brunt of the Obama Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For those workers with decades of experience these last 5 years have been the most bearish job markets most of us can remember; but most of us have been able to find and hold jobs and more or less weather the storm. It has been much harder for young workers who … Continued
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December 10, 2012

Small Business Pessimistic Over Economy and Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reports that in their September survey most small businesses were postponing hiring decisions until after the November 6th election. The state director of NFIB/Alabama Rosemary Elebash said, “Small-business owners are telling us that the political climate is more of a concern to … Continued
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October 11, 2012

Alabama Small Businesses Still Concerned About Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a written statement on Tuesday George Washington University and Thumbtack.com announced survey results of small business owners nationwide, including the state of Alabama. Alabama small business owners says that the economy and jobs are the most important issues in selecting a President. 34% of Alabama small business owners … Continued
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September 26, 2012

Irrigation Summit Held in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, nearly 250 farmers, government leaders, and economics experts met in Montgomery to discuss the many benefits of increased irrigation for farmers, landowners, and the economy of the state of Alabama. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) said, “For every 500,000 acres added to irrigation, … Continued
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August 16, 2012

Unemployment in Alabama Rises to 7.8%: Mike Rogers Blames Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks released a written statement applauding efforts by the Republican controlled House to improve the economy.  Rep. Rogers expressed dissatisfaction with the President’s plan that was passed by the Democrat controlled U.S. Senate.  Alabama’s unemployment rose to 7.8% in June paralleling the national … Continued
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August 6, 2012