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Byrne: Educating illegal immigrants harms Alabama students

Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that forcing states to offer English as a Second Language program to undocumented immigrants and the children of undocumented immigrants harms states, local school systems and American citizen children. Byrne’s comments were made during an Education and Labor Committee hearing. House Democrats called the hearing to discuss how the … Continued
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December 5, 2019

Moore: Trump rhetoric, efforts to fight illegal immigration not to blame for dropping international student enrollments

Tuesday, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) defended President Donald J. Trump (R) from suggestions that his policies and rhetoric on immigration are responsible for a recent drop in foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities. “I do not believe that restrictions on illegal aliens flooding our borders has anything to do with … Continued
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August 28, 2019

Byrne cosponsors “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act”

Congressmen Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, joined Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, in introducing legislation he said is designed to protect victims of crimes committed by people who immigrated illegally into the United States. “I’m sick of hearing stories about illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities committing horrific crimes against American citizens. It’s time we do something about … Continued
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July 26, 2019

Rogers warns that “the push for a socialist agenda is alive and well in Washington”

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said in an email to constituents that Democrats offer “radical ideas”; but won’t deal with the “real problems in our country.” “The push for a socialist agenda is alive and well in Washington and it is causing major problems within the Democrat party,” Rogers said. “Members, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are … Continued
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July 11, 2019

Trump launches second-term campaign

Over 20,000 people crowded into an Orlando, Florida, arena Tuesday to hear President Donald Trump announce he will seek a second term as president of the United States. In Homewood, nearly a hundred Republicans gathered for a barbecue and watch the president as he extolled the accomplishments of his first 29 months in office and … Continued
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June 20, 2019

Byrne, Brooks both critical of 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said Thursday that the Committee passed National Defense Authorization Act does not provide enough resources to support our military and complained that it weakens border security. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, also voted against the measure. Byrne made his statement following the House Armed Services Committee passage of the National Defense Authorization … Continued
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June 14, 2019

Rep. Sewell applauds passage of American Dream and Promise Act

U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) applauded the House passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. The legislation would provide a path to lawful, permanent residence status and eventual citizenship for Dreamers who meet certain conditions. These would include completing higher education, serving in the military or holding a job. It also … Continued
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June 10, 2019