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Obama Administration Sets Rules for Acceptable Health Insurance Plans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which dictates health insurance issuer standards related to the coverage of essential health benefits (EHB) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA better known as Obamacare). The new federal rules are … Continued
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November 21, 2012

Bachus and Bentley Support Israel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavaia issued a written statement on Friday to announce his support for Israel’s right to defend itself. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a similar statement on Monday. The people of Israel have been attacked repeatedly by rockets fired from Gaza by the … Continued
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November 20, 2012

Reaction to Bentley Rejection of Obamacare Falls Along Partisan Lines

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republicans rejoiced at Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) decision not to implement a state healthcare exchange or expand the Alabama Medicaid program.  Alabama Democrats were less enthused. Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard (R) from Auburn said on Facebook, “Gov. Bentley understands that government must live within its … Continued
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November 14, 2012

Alabama Leaders Comment on Observance of Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several of Alabama’s elected leaders noted that Veterans Day is being observed on Sunday, November 11th There will be a national holiday as well as many festivities on Monday November 12th in many places. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said, “On this Veterans Day, we pause to … Continued
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November 12, 2012

Alabama Leaders Comment on Observance of Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several of Alabama’s elected leaders noted that Veterans Day is being observed on Sunday, November 11th There will be a national holiday as well as many festivities on Monday November 12th in many places. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said, “On this Veterans Day, we pause to … Continued
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November 12, 2012

Bentley Welcomes 50 New Jobs at Dayjon Inc. In Bessemer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley was in Bessemer Monday along with company, state and local representatives for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Dayjon Inc’s expansion.  The $2.8 million expansion will create up to 50 new Alabama jobs over the next two years. Governor Bentley said, “I am excited to join … Continued
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October 30, 2012