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U.S. Expands War Against ISIS Into Syria

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late on Monday, September 22, the United States and it’s allies expanded the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The U.S. Department of Defense Central Command in Tampa, Florida released a statement early on Tuesday.  Central Command said, “U.S. military forces and partner nations, including … Continued
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September 23, 2014

Alabama Delegation Divided on Arming Syrian Rebels

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 17 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke on the House floor in support of an amendment to authorize the arming and training of Syrian rebels as part of the strategy to defeat the barbaric Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) joining Congresswoman Terri … Continued
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September 18, 2014

Republicans Pleased that President Put Forward an ISIS Strategy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose issued a written statement following President Barack Obama’s prime-time address regarding a strategy for combating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). U.S. Representative Byrne said: “I was pleased that President Obama finally put forward a strategy to combat ISIS in the … Continued
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September 11, 2014

Byrne Travels to the Middle East to Assess Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 5, it was announced that Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose, is returning to the United States after a ten day trip to the Middle East with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R) from California. Representative Byrne and the Congressional Delegation (CODEL) made stops … Continued
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September 8, 2014

Roby Comments on the ISIS Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery commented on the growing threat that ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, poses to the United States. Rep. Roby said in a written statement, “I am deeply concerned about the growing threat posed by ISIS, and so are my constituents. … Continued
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August 29, 2014

Roby Supports Military Engagement Against ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery spoke to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce about the current crisis in Iraq as well as the VA scandal and other issues.  Representative Roby told gathered Chamber members that she strongly supports military engagement to stop the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria … Continued
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August 15, 2014

Byrne Says That Christians are Under Fire in Iraq

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose released a written statement about continued reports of Christians being singled out and attacked by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Rep. Byrne said: “Stories of Christian women and children being captured, killed, and beheaded are heartbreaking.  … Continued
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August 14, 2014

Byrne Supports Actions Against ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 8, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R) released a written statement supporting President Obama’s authorization of limited airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq.  The militants, the Islamic Society of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have called for a global caliphate. Representative Byrne said, “I support President Obama’s decision to … Continued
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August 12, 2014

Byrne Voices Concern About Situation in Iraq

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Iraq is rapidly spinning out of control.  The Sunni Syrian rebel force,  the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), have crossed the Iraq border in mass and seized the country’s second largest city, Mosul, are threatening the oil fields, and have executed hundreds (and possibly thousands) of their … Continued
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June 20, 2014