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Putman Says He Can Bring People Together

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter On Monday, October 31, 2016 David J. Putman (D) spoke to The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about his campaign for Congress in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. APR asked Putman why he was running for Congress. Putman said that he decided to run for Congress became he was aware pretty early that … Continued
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November 4, 2016

Navy to Name Ship for Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, 2016, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that a future Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) will be named after the City of Mobile. The Independence-variant of the LCS is built in Mobile by Austal USA. Congressman Byrne said in a statement, “It is such an honor for a … Continued
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September 23, 2016

Palmer To Host A US Service Academy Night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Night, September 19, at 6:00 PM US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) will host a US Service Academy Information Night. Representatives from the US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, and the US Coast Guard Academy will be present, along with … Continued
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September 16, 2016

Roby Touts Dannelly Field As Destination for F-35 Joint Strike Fighters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 9, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that Alabama’s 187th Fighter Wing, better known as the “Red Tails”, is being considered to field the Air Force’s new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Congresswoman Roby said, “The 187th is one of several Air National Guard units nationwide currently under … Continued
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September 13, 2016

House-Passed Defense Bill Funds Littoral Combat Ships

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Friday, June 17, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded passage of the 2017 Defense Appropriations Act, which includes funding for building three more Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Congressman Byrne said that Thursday’s passage of the Defense Appropriations Act, including funding for the three LCSs, shows that there continues … Continued
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June 22, 2016

Byrne Amendment to Protect Austal Shipyard Approved by Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 20, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) reported that the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee has approved a Byrne sponsored amendment that would block the Pentagon from eliminating the contract of one Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) supplier. There are currently, two different versions … Continued
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April 21, 2016

Rubio Addresses Packed Crowd in Guntersville Gym

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 1, Republican presidential candidate US Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) spoke at a capacity crowd at a rally in Guntersville. Senator Rubio talked about ways to improve the job skills of the American workforce. Rubio said that when a kid graduates from High School they need to … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Merrill Releases Update on Electronic Ballot Project for Overseas Voters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 13 Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced that the Secretary of State’s Office in cooperation with the City of Montgomery successfully piloted a live electronic balloting system for overseas military and civilian voters during the recent Montgomery municipal runoff election on October 6, 2015. Sec. Merrill … Continued
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October 15, 2015

Roby Urging Voters to Put Pressure on Obama to Sign the NDAA

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) calling on voters to help pressure President Barack H. Obama and Senate Democrats to support the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, HR1735. Rep. Roby said in a statement “I have good news and bad news. The good news is the … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Sessions Responds to Chattanooga Terror Attack

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Friday, July 17, US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) issued a written statement following the terrorist attack on American military personnel in Chattanooga.  Senator Sessions wrote, “Four heroes, who nobly served this country and her people, lost their lives in a terrorist attack. We honor their service, mourn their loss, and … Continued
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July 22, 2015