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Shelby honors the life and legacy of Mike Spann

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to reflect on the 15th anniversary of the death of Alabamian Johnny Micheal “Mike” Spann. Sen. Shelby said, “I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an Alabama patriot and American hero, Johnny … Continued
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November 18, 2016

Putman Says He Can Bring People Together

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, October 31, 2016 David J. Putman (D) spoke to The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his campaign for Congress in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. APR asked Putman why he was running for Congress. Putman said that he decided to run for Congress became he was aware pretty early that … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Sessions Says that Obama Administration Refuses to Attend Hearing on Refugee Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) criticized the State Department for their refusal to attend a Congressional hearing on the Refugee Admissions Program. Senator Sessions said in a statement, “Despite having sufficient notice of a statutorily required hearing regarding its plans for the Refugee Admissions Program in Fiscal Year 2017, … Continued
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September 21, 2016

Sessions Warns that Terrorism by Refugees is Increasing While the Obama Administration is Increasing the Flow

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 10 US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) warned that the Obama Administration’s refugee policies and its temporary amnesty for Syrians in the United States poses a danger to the people of the United States: Senator Sessions said in a statement, “Despite a clear nexus between immigration and terrorism, … Continued
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August 16, 2016

Byrne Says Obama Administration is More Interested in Advancing Political Agenda than Fighting ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 30, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement that they were ending the ban on transgender persons in the military. Congressman Byrne said: “It is frustrating the Pentagon now has a strategy for transgender service members but they still … Continued
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July 1, 2016

Byrne Says Obama Lacks Cohesive Strategy to Defeat ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 31, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) responded to the release of an overdue report from President Barack H Obama’s Administration outlining a strategy to defeat ISIS: “Strategy for the Middle East and to Counter Violent Extremism.” The report was released a week after Congressman Byrne questioned Secretary … Continued
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April 1, 2016

Byrne Says Give Us an ISIS Plan Now

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack on Brussels Belgium that killed 34 persons and wounded over 220. Later that same day in Washington, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) demanded that US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter produce an overdue report to Congress outlining the US … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Christian Persecution on the Rise

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, January 16, was Religious Freedom Day.  Christian persecutions are on the rise across the globe. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said, “Religious Freedom Day marks 230 years since Virginia passed Thomas Jefferson’s statute to protect religious freedom. It became the basis for the First Amendment protection of religious liberties.” … Continued
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January 22, 2016

McConnell Gets Endorsements from Citizens United and Marine Comrades

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 7, Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, announced that were endorsing Jonathan McConnell for US Senator from Alabama. The McConnell campaign also announced that 100 Marines who have served with the 33 year old former Marine Corps Captain have signed … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Byrne and Roby Comment on President’s Address to the Nation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, December 6, President Barack H. Obama (D) addressed the nation about his plans to combat the growing threat from ISIS.  US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued their own statements in response to President Obama’s speech from the Oval Office. Congresswoman Roby said, “Americans … Continued
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December 7, 2015