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Obama’s Israel policy draws criticism from some

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, December 26, 2016, State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) criticized the decision by outgoing President Barack H. Obama (D) to refuse to veto a UN Security Council resolution denouncing Israel on Christmas Eve. Rep. Wadsworth wrote that the, “United States abstained in the passage of Resolution 2334 against Israel. The … Continued
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December 28, 2016
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Looking Back on 2015

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) 2015 was packed full of major developments for Southwest Alabama. As the year draws to a close, I thought it would be a good time to review some of the highlights. One of the first votes the House of Representatives took in 2015 was on my bill to repeal Obamacare … Continued
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December 28, 2015

Byrne in Israel

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  During the August recess, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) is spending time in Israel. On Tuesday, Congressman Byrne visited Jerusalem, the ancient Hebrew capital, where Jesus Christ taught, worshiped, and was ultimately crucified; as it states in the Bible. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on Facebook:  “I … Continued
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August 13, 2015

Rogers Introduces Legislation to Get US Out of United Nations

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has sponsored the American Sovereignty Restoration Act, HR1205, which would end American involvement in the United Nations.  US Representative Rogers said in a statement, “Across East Alabama, many of you may agree with me that the United States’ participation with the United Nations should end immediately. … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Roby Recounts Details of Middle East Trip

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) traveled throughout the Middle East as part of a defense-related Congressional Delegation.  Following her trip, Rep. Roby briefed constituents in an email. Congresswoman Roby said that the purpose of her trip was, “To evaluate the rising influence of ISIS and Iran and to examine … Continued
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April 9, 2015

Netanyahu Appears Victorious in Israeli Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 17 Israeli voters went to the polls and reaffirmed their support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party. Since Israel uses a multi-party parliamentary system Netanyahu will still have to reach an agreement with minor parties but Likud’s strong showing makes it appear that he … Continued
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March 19, 2015
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United States Must Stand with Israel

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne “Iran’s regime poses a grave threat, not only to Israel, but also to the peace of the entire world.” Those were the words of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he addressed a joint session of Congress last week. I was proud to attend the Prime Minister’s address as he … Continued
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March 9, 2015