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Secretary of State continues electronic voting system for citizens, service members overseas

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama voters living abroad will be able to vote electronically next month thanks to a system set to be implemented by Secretary of State John Merrill’s office. Merill announced Wednesday that the state of Alabama will use an electronic ballot delivery and return system. It will be implemented during the upcoming … Continued
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August 3, 2017

Moore and Brooks share stage at Tea Party Forum in Wetumpka

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 31, 2013, the Wetumpka Tea Party held what they billed as a top three Republican candidates forum.  Based on polling that has been made public, they invited only the top three candidates out of the Republican field of nine: former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, … Continued
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August 1, 2017
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Cutting through the noise

US Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There has been a lot of noise coming out of Washington and in the national news media. If you listen to all the noise, you would think the only thing happening in our nation’s capital is staffing drama at the White House and an ongoing Russia investigation. Those topics consume … Continued
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July 31, 2017

President Trump bars transgender individuals from military service

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter July, 26, 2017, President Trump announced that he was going to ban transgender individuals from serving in the United States Military. President Trump made the announcement characteristically on Twitter: “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or … Continued
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July 27, 2017

Roy Moore campaigns in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore (R) spoke to a packed crowd of the North Jefferson County Republican Club at Jim and Nick’s Barbecue. Chief Justice Moore thanked, “Bill Armistead my Chairman who has done such a great job and my … Continued
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July 26, 2017

Chairwoman Granger tours Montgomery military installations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 23, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) hosted Defense Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) in Montgomery for a tour of area military installations.  The two powerful Republican Congresswomen toured Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field, where Roby was eager “show off” … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Palmer votes to pass 2018 Fiscal Year Budget in committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the House Budget Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted in favor of the budget in Committee while admitting it was far from perfect. Congressman Palmer said, “The budget passed by the House Budget Committee is far from perfect, … Continued
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July 21, 2017
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Rebuilding, reforming, and repairing our military

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of the Federal government than to provide for the safety and security of the American people. I have found myself making this point over and over again throughout my short time in Congress. With the wide range of issues under debate here in Washington, some … Continued
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July 18, 2017
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Honoring service to our country

By Rep. Bradley Byrne U.S. House of Representatives On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. Signing this document was no easy task for the 56 signers. By lending their name to it, they were risking their personal safety, as well as that of their families. … Continued
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July 3, 2017

Moore gives National Security speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 28th, 2017, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore held a press conference at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery to announce the members of his national security coalition and to speak about his vision for protecting our nation and supporting the military if elected as the next … Continued
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June 29, 2017