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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
August 6, 2012

Roby and Aderholt Vote for Bill that Attacks Burdensome Federal Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Both Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville issued written statements announcing that they had voted for legislation which reduce the regulatory burdens that are hampering small business growth and costing America jobs. Rep. Roby said, “People are tired of costly regulation and … Continued
July 27, 2012

Brooks On Fox News to Denounce Drastic Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the FOX News Live show DEFCON-3 with host and national security analyst KT McFarland to discuss sequestration. Congressman Brooks said, “You’re talking about America having the smallest Army since World War II, the smallest Navy since World War I, and the … Continued
July 20, 2012

Bachus and Republican Leaders Question Obama On the Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia responded to comments from President Barack H. Obama that the American private sector economy was doing “just fine” under his administration. Rep. Bachus said in his new e-newsletter, “President Obama was wrong when he said our private sector is doing “just fine.” … Continued
June 14, 2012

Senate Passes Heroes For Hire Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate passed the “Heroes for Hire” Act unanimously on Tuesday.  The “Heroes for Hire” act, HB152, provide tax credits to employers who hire returning veterans and tax credits for returning veterans who start their own business. According to Senator Whatley’s written statement: “The bill will provide a $1,000 … Continued
March 21, 2012

Huntsville Times: Food for thought on boosting Alabama’s economy

Staff Report HUNTSVILLE, Alabama _ There’s an untapped industry in Alabama that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is as close as our dinner plate. It’s the local farm economy, and efforts are under way to tap into it. That interest was evident Thursday night at a packed public meeting to hear national … Continued
February 21, 2012