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Inside the Statehouse: A look at our current congressional delegates

There are dramatic differences between our congressional delegation of the 1940’s-1960’s and our group on the Potomac today.  Obviously, their partisan badges have changed, as have Alabamians. There is also a tremendous difference in power and seniority of that era versus today’s group. That bygone era of Alabama congressmen were very progressive New Deal Democrats; whereas, our … Continued
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April 11, 2018

Roby says DeVos testified Education Department won’t coerce schools to use Common Core

Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, wrote in an email to constituents that U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently testified that the Department is no longer using coercion to force states to implement the troubled Common Core education standards. “Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently testified before the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Subcommittee, on … Continued
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March 27, 2018

Former Congressman Terry Everett endorses Barry Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, former Congressman Terry Everett endorsed State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, for Congress. Everett represented the 2nd Congressional District for 16 years until his retirement in 2008. “For 16 years, you gave me the honor of representing you in Congress, championing our shared values, and holding fast to conservative … Continued
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March 14, 2018

National Right to Life endorses Martha Roby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that the National Right to Life Committee has endorsed her campaign for re-election in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. National Right to Life praised Roby’s 100 percent score based on her pro-life voting record and her strong pro-life voice in Congress. “All … Continued
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March 14, 2018

ALGOP committee allows Bobby Bright to remain on the ballot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party Committee allowed former Congressman Bobby Bright to remain on the GOP primary ballot. “We did it!,” Bright announced on social media.  “Just walked out of the hearing with Alabama’s GOP leadership, and they gave us the thumbs up! We are officially moving forward on the … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Roby gets perfect scorecard from Family Research Council

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Family Research Council (FRC) Action announced that U.S. Rep.Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, is among a new record of 245 Members of Congress who scored a perfect 100 percent for votes cast last year. ]Roby was recently presented with FRC Action’s “True Blue” award for displaying unwavering commitment and consistent … Continued
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February 26, 2018

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Roby for another term

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for re-election and cited her support for the agriculture community in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Roby’s work on behalf of Alabama’s farmers in Congress. “The Alabama Farmers Federation is fortunate to have … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Qualifying closes for 2018 Alabama Congressional races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying for the 2018 elections is finished, and Alabamians have a number of choices. All seven Alabama Congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year. Democrat Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby faces the … Continued
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February 12, 2018