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Roby Reacts to More Army Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) reacted to news that the administration of President Barack H Obama was cutting the Army to its smallest size since before World War II.  The Army announced that Fort Rucker in Alabama would see its force reduced by 186 soldiers, a … Continued
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July 15, 2015

Roby Supports Defense Bill With Less Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. has been drastically cutting our Defense capabilities over the last several years anticipating a more peaceful planet following the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Reality on the ground however indicates that peace is not likely in our future as ISIS has invaded Iraq and the Taliban is still … Continued
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December 9, 2014

Sessions Accuses Obama of Replacing U.S. Military with Illegal Aliens

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, September 26, Senator Jeff Sessions in a written statement accused President Barack H. Obama of recruiting illegal aliens to directly displace U.S. Service members during a time of dramatic military layoffs. Senator Sessions said, “With an unprecedented illegal immigration crisis raging, the President announces not enforcement actions … Continued
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September 30, 2014

Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Met on Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 14, the Alabama House of Representatives Military and Veterans Affairs Committee met. The General Counsel of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Sandy Speakman announced that the State of Alabama has been awarded the first ever Abraham Lincoln Excellence Award for Innovative State Program from the … Continued
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February 17, 2014

Alabama Legislature Honors Military During Joint Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, February 6, 2014, in honor of Military Appreciation Day, the Alabama Legislature convened a Joint Session Thursday to pay tribute to the members of the United States Armed Forces and to highlight legislation that is aimed at strengthening Alabama’s role as a military-friendly state. The featured speaker … Continued
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February 7, 2014

Roby Pleased with Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery praised passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA if passed by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Barack H. Obama (D) would fund the military for Fiscal Year 2014 as well as set military policy. Representatives Roby said … Continued
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June 17, 2013

Rogers Defends Christian Soldiers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks announced in a written statement on Tuesday that he has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Charles Hagel urging the Department of Defense to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Act that would protect the religious freedom of service members. Rep. … Continued
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May 8, 2013

Rogers Responds to Reports of Pentagon Crackdown on Christian Soldiers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks responds to the controversy surrounding reports that Christians who preach their faith (including military chaplains) could potentially face a court-martial for preaching the Gospel. Representative Rogers said, “As a Christian, I know the importance of my faith and strongly believe our brave men … Continued
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May 3, 2013