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US House begins repeal of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Friday, January 15, 2017, the US House of Representatives voted to use the budgeting process to amend the Affordable Care Act using a procedure known as budget reconciliation. Although called a “budget,” this legislation influences, but does not control, future spending. The McConnell-Ryan plan amends Obamacare (but does … Continued
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January 17, 2017

Alabama Republican leaders praise Sessions’ testimony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in his bid to be confirmed as President Donald J. Trump’s US Attorney General. A number of Alabama’s Republican leaders expressed their support for the popular Senator Sessions. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) … Continued
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January 11, 2017

House condemns UN Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thursday, January 5, 2017, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution, House Resolution 11, condemning and calling for the United Nations to repeal Security Council Resolution 2334, which declared Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem invalid and that all the land outside of … Continued
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January 6, 2017

115th Congress sworn in

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the 115th Congress was sworn into office. Several of the Alabama delegation released statements thanking the voters for their continued confidence in them. Shortly after being sworn in for his second term in office, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said in a statement, “It … Continued
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January 6, 2017

Brooks opposed House Republicans’ attempt to gut ethics oversight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) supported killing changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. The changes included renaming the OCE the “Office of Congressional Complaint Review,” placing it under the oversight of the House Ethics Committee. The bill would have also required the OCE to adhere … Continued
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January 4, 2017

Brooks and Lipinski introduce balanced trade resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and US Representative Dan Lipinski (D-Illinois) filed House resolution HConRes175, calling for a national goal of balanced trade, with a special emphasis on manufacturing and goods. Congressman Brooks said, “I have long believed that the goals of our nation’s trade … Continued
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December 7, 2016

Sessions’ seat is object of desire, five top the list… for now

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There are a number of individuals jockeying to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, should he resign to take a position in President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s administration. A vast army of office seekers is hoping to curry favor with Governor Robert Bentley, the one man who holds the key to Senatorial … Continued
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November 17, 2016

Election is on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Alabama voters go to the polls to decide whether Donald J. Trump (R) or Hillary R. Clinton (D) will be the next President of the United States. Alabama voters also get to select their representatives to the US Senate, the US House of Representatives, and … Continued
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November 7, 2016

Brooks to Host US Service Academy Night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, October 23, from 2:00 until 4:0 PM US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) 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. In … Continued
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October 21, 2016