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Sewell snubs Trump inauguration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) announced that she would join fellow Democrats boycotting the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump (D) on Friday, January 20. Congresswoman Sewell said, “Prayerfully, I have decided NOT to attend the inauguration. While I stand with my … Continued
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January 19, 2017

Trump to take office Friday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—On Friday, January 20, the United States of America will get a new President. Republican New York City billionaire and reality TV star Donald J. Trump will be sworn in, replacing outgoing President Barack Obama in ceremonies beginning at 8:00 am central time. The actual swearing in event will … Continued
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January 18, 2017

Bentley Gives Vague Outline of Second Term Agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 19, newly re-elected Alabama Governor Robert Bentley told hundreds of family, friends, fellow elected officials, supporters, and well-wishers gathered in front of Alabama’s historic capital building for his inauguration that, “The people of this State won’t back down from a challenge. Not in the fight for … Continued
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January 20, 2015

Governor and State Officials Inaugurated

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 19, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and other statewide elected officials were sworn in to office on a sunny day in Montgomery. The Governor was sworn in by Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore. For Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) this marked the official start of … Continued
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January 20, 2015

Inauguration Monday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 19, most of Alabama’s statewide elected officials, including Governor Robert Bentley (R), will be inaugurated in Montgomery. The events begin with an Inaugural Prayer Service at River City Church on 301 Dexter Avenue at 7:30 am. The inaugural committee had announced that the prayer service was … Continued
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January 17, 2015

Obama Sworn In as President for Second Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack H. Obama (D) was officially sworn in in the White House for his second term in office by Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John Roberts on Sunday.  Vice-President Joe Biden (D) was also sworn in on Sunday for his second term.  Biden took the oath … Continued
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January 21, 2013