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Alabama GOP passes a resolution urging Congress to expel Omar

Saturday, the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee voted in favor of a resolution urging the Alabama congressional delegation to introduce and carry legislation to expel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota. State Representative Tommy Hanes, R-Bryant, introduced the resolution. The resolution was introduced too late to be reviewed by the ALGOP’s Resolutions Committee. Under Alabama Republican Party … Continued
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August 26, 2019

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
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August 22, 2019

Alabama Republican introduces resolution in favor of expelling Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress

Monday State Rep. Tommy Hanes, R-Bryant, announced plans to introduce a resolution at Saturday’s Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee meeting calling for the expulsion of controversial Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, for what he calls her “anti-American” sentiments. The resolution takes issue with Omar for her language regarding U.S. war veterans, the 9/11 terror attacks, … Continued
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August 20, 2019

Byrne says that he respects Israel’s decision to bar Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, responded to the recent news that Israel had barred entry into their country by Democratic Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. Byrne told the Alabama Political Reporter that he absolutely respects Israel’s decision about barring Omar and Tlaib from entering their country. “America has no better friend than Israel,” Byrne said. … Continued
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August 19, 2019

Sewell calls Israel’s decision to block Tlaib, Omar from entering “outrageous and misguided”

Thursday after the government of Israel announced its decision to prevent Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision was outrageous and misguided. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to deny Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar entry to Israel is both outrageous and misguided,” … Continued
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August 16, 2019

Brooks opposes Israel boycott

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, signed the discharge petition for H.R. 336, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 on Thursday. Brooks said Democrats have been advocating and pushing for a “boycott, divestment and sanctions” against Israel. H.R. 336 opposes the proposed boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. If 218 U.S. House … Continued
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May 21, 2019

Pence, Alabama Republicans call for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s removal from foreign affairs committee

On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence called for Congress to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee for recent comments that have been interpreted by leaders of both political parties to be anti-Semitic. “Anti-Semitism has no place in the Congress of the United States of America,” Pence said, addressing the comments … Continued
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March 27, 2019