federal government

Our booming economy

When you turn on the TV or log onto your computer these days, you are bombarded with negative news stories about the latest s0-called scandal from Washington. I’ve said it before, but I believe it is so true: we need to tune out the noise from the national news media and look at what is … Continued

Bradley Byrne

September 11, 2018

Opinion

Spreading the word on constituent services

As your representative in Congress, one of my top priorities is assisting the people of Alabama’s Second District with various issues that may arise with the federal government in addition to offering numerous other resources. My offices offer a number of constituent services, and I’d like to take a moment to share a few of … Continued

Martha Roby

August 6, 2018

Opinion

Americans are better off now

Two years ago, I joined other Republican House members in unveiling our “Better Way” agenda. The agenda covered everything from national security to tax reform to the economy. It was a bold vision about a different path for America that wasn’t driven by a larger, more powerful federal government. Instead, we advocated for a better … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 16, 2018

Opinion

One political rumor is true

Preparing to run for office means fending off rumors. No surprise that as I prepare to reenter Montgomery politics next year, I have gotten tips that “people are asking about your finances” and “do you have a tax problem?” So, I am going to beat the rumor-mongers to the punch by telling you that even … Continued

Artur Davis

July 9, 2018

Opinion

A tax code that works

Each April, Americans across the country face great frustration and inconvenience in filing their taxes. Fortunately, this Tax Day marked the last time Americans would file their taxes under the old tax code. Thanks to passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Americans will now have a simpler and fairer tax code. I was … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 24, 2018

Opinion

The push for a balanced budget

When the 115th Congress kicked off last January, I immediately introduced a bill that I believe is fundamental to the future of our country: a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The premise of a Balanced Budget Amendment is pretty straightforward. The federal government should not be allowed to spend more than we take … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 16, 2018

Opinion

The Alabamization of America is complete

It seems as if the Alabamization of our federal government is now complete. The final block fell into place on Monday, when the law office of the president’s personal attorney was raided by FBI agents looking for evidence of, among other things, the lawyer’s payoff of a porn star. That does it. Now America knows … Continued

Josh Moon

April 10, 2018

Opinion

Funding our government

There is no more important function of the federal government than to provide for our common defense. Unfortunately, for nearly seven years, Democrats have held funding for our military hostage, and as a result, we are facing a serious readiness crisis in our military. We have planes unable to fly and ships that cannot sail. A … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 2, 2018

Alabama to impose work requirements for some beneficiaries

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Medicaid Agency said Thursday that it will seek a waiver from the federal government to begin imposing work requirements on some of those who receive benefits from the program. The agency plans to hold two public meetings next week in Montgomery and Hoover to provide an opportunity … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 2, 2018

Opinion

Tax cuts put more money in your pocket

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne When I voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, I did so with a key principle in mind: money is better off in the hands of the American people than the coffers of the federal government. Our pro-growth bill cut taxes for people from every … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 27, 2018