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Alabama Small Businesses Still Concerned About Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a written statement on Tuesday George Washington University and Thumbtack.com announced survey results of small business owners nationwide, including the state of Alabama. Alabama small business owners says that the economy and jobs are the most important issues in selecting a President. 34% of Alabama small business owners … Continued
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September 26, 2012

Obama Orders Private Industry to Adopt New Efficiency Standards

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The United States economy continues to move farther away from its free market roots and more towards a command economy run out of Washington. Again circumventing an increasingly less relevant U.S. Congress, President Obama signed an Executive Order Thursday ordering American manufacturers to increase the energy efficiency of their facilities. President Obama said, … Continued
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September 4, 2012

Bonner Asks President: Where Are the Jobs?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile writing in a statement Friday questioned President Barack H. Obama’s economic policy. Congressman Bonner said, “The president promised in February of 2009 – a month after taking office – that his stimulus plan would keep unemployment below eight percent. As we enter the … Continued
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August 27, 2012

Bentley Announces Thousand New Jobs for Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Governor Robert Bentley issued a written statement on Tuesday to announced that the state of Alabama had reached a new project agreement with Austal USA. The Phase V agreement is a five year $5 million deal that will see the shipbuilder add up to 1,000 new jobs … Continued
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August 15, 2012

Unemployment in Alabama Rises to 7.8%: Mike Rogers Blames Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks released a written statement applauding efforts by the Republican controlled House to improve the economy.  Rep. Rogers expressed dissatisfaction with the President’s plan that was passed by the Democrat controlled U.S. Senate.  Alabama’s unemployment rose to 7.8% in June paralleling the national … Continued
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August 6, 2012

Bentley Announces 34 Additional ATRIP Projects

By  Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced 34 additional, supplemental road and bridge projects that can move forward as part of Round 1 of funding for the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP). Gov. Bentley said, “With these additional projects, we are moving closer to our goal of … Continued
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July 31, 2012

Bonner Says House Stands Behind America’s Job Creators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile addressed the subject of the economy this week in a written statement. Rep. Bonner said, “Last week the president took credit for his handling of the economy, noting in a California speech, “We tried our plan and it worked.”  With all due respect, … Continued
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July 31, 2012

Brooks On Fox News to Denounce Drastic Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the FOX News Live show DEFCON-3 with host and national security analyst KT McFarland to discuss sequestration. Congressman Brooks said, “You’re talking about America having the smallest Army since World War II, the smallest Navy since World War I, and the … Continued
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July 20, 2012

Bonner Says Airbus is Only the Beginning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his regular column that he is optimistic about the state’s ability to recruit Airbus suppliers and more jobs to South Alabama. Rep. Bonner said, “Successful economic development is deeply rooted in relationships.  While Airbus’ decision to build their first American aircraft … Continued
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July 17, 2012