Brooks introduces three immigration bills
With Democrats in control of Congress and the presidency, it will be difficult for any of these bills to pass.
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Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention
Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued
Sessions appeals to Fayette County Republicans
Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, spoke to an online meeting of the Fayette County Republican Party on Tuesday evening. “It is my wife’s birthday,” Sessions said. We have been married for 51 years.” Sessions claimed that he was better prepared to represent the people of Alabama in the Senate than his Republican Party primary … Continued
Brooks wants to suspend guest worker programs
Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that he and five other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump (R). “38+ million Americans have lost their jobs in the last 2 months,” Rep. Brooks wrote on social media. “The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, the highest rate … Continued
Brooks announces retirement of Chief of Staff Mark Pettitt
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Monday that Mark Pettitt, his longtime chief of staff, will retire effective no later than June 5th. “I thank Mark for ably and honorably serving as my chief of staff for more than 9 years— since my first day as a member of Congress,” Brooks said in a statement. “Mark’s … Continued
SPLC: Stephen Miller, another former Sessions staffer pushed anti-immigrant stories to Breitbart
In the second story in a series published Thursday by the Southern Poverty Law Center, emails show that Trump senior advisor and former aide to then-U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, Stephen Miller, had ties to an anti-immigrant think-tank. The emails also shows that Miller wasn’t the only Sessions staffer to have been pushing for anti-immigrant stories … Continued
Colbert County Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner switches to Republican Party
Saturday, Colbert County Republican Party Chairman Phillip Green announced that the Colbert County Republican Executive Committee voted to accept Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner’s request to switch to the Grand Old Party at its meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019. Commissioner Gardiner has served Commission District 3 as a Democrat since 2008, but asked to qualify as … Continued
John Castorani announces candidacy for 1st Congressional District
Tuesday, John Castorani announced that he is running for Congress representing the First Congressional District. Castorani is a native of Fairhope. Castorani is a native Alabamian, a U.S. Army veteran, and a former Intelligence Officer. He said in a statement that he is a proven leader and conservative who believes in the United States Constitution … Continued
Merrill addresses Mid-Alabama Republican Club
Saturday, Alabama Secretary of State and U.S. Senate candidate John Merrill addressed the Mid-Alabama Republican Club at their monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills. “It is a pleasure to speak with the members of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club,” Merrill said. “Doug Jones does not represent Alabama values and Alabama thinking.” Merrill said that when he was … Continued
Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District
Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued