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Byrne warns that time is running out for health care rescue

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said the Senate must act on health care before the end of the month to pass a plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. “We have now seen the Democrat’s alternative to Obamacare: Senator Sander’s single-payer healthcare bill,” Bryne said. “The American people overwhelmingly rejected … Continued
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September 21, 2017

Offering “Real News Now” takes money

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It seems every few hours someone yells, “fake news!” So in an effort to counter so-called fake news, political operatives, associations and a host of others are creating websites that have the look and feel of a legitimate news outlet without disclosing who is actually driving the content or … Continued
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September 20, 2017
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Alabama’s fear problem

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The first step in correcting a problem is recognizing that you have one. And it’s time we did that, Alabama. Because we have a big one. We’re the most intolerant people in the country. And I mean that as the collective “we,” because I’d love to not be included … Continued
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September 20, 2017

Rep. Connie Rowe will chair House Republican Platform Committee

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, will chair this year’s Caucus Platform Committee, the influential committee that sets Republican priorities for the legislative session. House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, announced the appointment Monday in a release. “Because of the judgment and leadership … Continued
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September 19, 2017

ALGOP Steering Committee calls for Bentley’s resignation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Republican Party’s Steering Committee has joined the chorus of state leaders calling for Gov. Robert Bentley’s immediate resignation over the fallout from his relationship with a former top political adviser. The party’s 21-member main governing body passed a resolution Sunday night calling for Bentley to step … Continued
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April 10, 2017
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GOP lawmakers become “36 percenters”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter President Reagan once ominously remarked, “The nine most dangerous words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Woodland) is sponsoring a Constitutional Amendment in the House that would cap “certain” loans at 36 percent interest, which reads in part, … Continued
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April 5, 2017
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Alabama: the final resting place for facts

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter President Obama has been an unmitigated disaster for America. We don’t know much in Alabama, but we know the above statement is true. Or, I guess I should say, the majority of the voters in this State know that statement to be true. Flip on a conservative talk radio … Continued
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January 10, 2017

Latest Poll After Trump Tape Release

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New polling data reveals that public support for Donald Trump has declined slightly since The Washington Post released a video showing Donald Trump making vulgar, sexual comments in 2005. A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll is the first national survey to test voters’ opinions after the video became public last Friday … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Bussman, Brewbaker Resign From Senate Caucus

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) and Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) have resigned from the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. On Monday, Brewbaker confirmed the information with the Alabama Political Reporter by phone interview, Bussman confirmed via text message that they both had resigned from the Caucus. “I am still a member … Continued
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August 23, 2016

Alabama Democratic Party Looking For HD 79 Candidate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 1, there are five Republicans already running to fill the seat vacated by disgraced former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, but no Lee County Democrat has come forward to run for the seat. If Democrats are ever going to break the Republican Party’s iron grip on … Continued
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July 4, 2016