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Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued
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October 17, 2016

Roby Meets with Deputy VA Secretary Gibson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby recently met with US Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, on the situation at the troubled Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. US Representative Martha Roby said in a statement afterwards, “I wanted to update you on the meeting I had with Deputy VA … Continued
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August 27, 2015

Marsh Says Massive Medicaid Cuts Unlikely to Pass Senate

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a State General Fund (SGF) budget that slashed the troubled State Medicaid program by a shocking 23 percent. State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) told reporters before the House vote that he felt that it was very … Continued
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August 6, 2015

Worley Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

  By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Democratic Party Chairperson Nancy Worley released a statement to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of legislation by President Lyndon B Johnson (D) establishing the two Great Society programs, Medicare and Medicaid. Chairperson Worley said, “The chances are good that everyone reading or hearing this either … Continued
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July 30, 2015

Planned Parenthood Responds To Alabama Protests

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Tuesday, July 28, protests were held in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile attacking abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.  Planned Parenthood’s Southeast President and CEO Staci Fox issued a statement in response saying, “This latest attack certainly isn’t going to stop us.” President Staci Fox said in a prepared statement: “For … Continued
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July 29, 2015

Planned Parenthood Rallies to Stop Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 20, Planned Parenthood led dozens of protestors in front of the Alabama State Capital to protest pending Pro-Life legislation being considered by the Alabama legislature.    Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Helen Cox wrote in a statement, “Since the Alabama legislative session began in mid-March, the attack on Alabama’s … Continued
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May 21, 2015

Pro-Life Bills Get Favorable Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 6, the Alabama House of Representatives Health Committee gave a favorable report to a package of bills aimed at regulating abortions in the State of Alabama. The committee approved HB405, HB491, and HB527 in the House. Alabama Citizens for Life Spokeswoman Cheryl Ciamarra told the Alabama Political … Continued
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May 7, 2015

Governor Bentley Optimistic About His Tax Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 31, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) addressed the members of the Capital Press Corps, including the Alabama Political Reporter, in an informal press conference at the Alabama State House regarding his legislative priorities during the 2015 Legislative session. Governor Bentley spoke individually with legislators on the floor … Continued
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April 6, 2015

Appeals Court Hears EWTN Religious Freedom Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 4, the Irondale Alabama based Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) Global Catholic Network delivered oral arguments before a three-judge panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta in their case challenging Obamacare mandates which they say violate their religious beliefs. EWTN Global Catholic … Continued
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February 5, 2015