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Roby Says That Senate Can Avoid Shutdown by Passing House CR

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday the U.S. House of Representatives made changes to a Senate Continuing Resolultion (CR) that would fund the government but would also delay Obamacare for one year and permanently repeal the medical device tax. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said, “ObamaCare will not work. ObamaCare enrollment is … Continued
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September 30, 2013

As Budget Impasse Worsens, Roby Vows to Forgo Congressional Pay if Government Shutdown Affects Military Pay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery on Thursday vowed to forgo her congressional salary if a government shutdown affects the pay of men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Last week the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution C.R.) that would have prevented … Continued
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September 27, 2013
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Snowquester Steals Headlines as House Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown

By U.S. Representative Jo Bonner In these times of budgetary brinksmanship, it’s rare for Mother Nature to steal the limelight from Congress and the White House.  Yet, that is exactly what happened last week when an overhyped winter superstorm struck the nation’s capital.  The media commotion over the so-called “snowquester,” which was predicted to dump … Continued
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March 11, 2013