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Congresswoman Terri Sewell critical of Republican tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced their new tax reform plan unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986.  U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that … Continued
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November 3, 2017
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Always remember that’s the American Spirit

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It’s been 16 years since 19 hijackers flew jet airliners into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. We are told to “Never Forget.” In the years since 9/11, I’ve asked myself if I should never forget or always remember? There … Continued
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September 11, 2017
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Celebrating Labor Day in a Right-To-Work State

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Labor Day holiday has evolved over the years, according to the US Department of Labor. Honoring the Labor movement’s support of shorter hours, higher wages and to rally strikers grew organically throughout America during the 19th century. From Oregon to New York, workers and their families organized parades … Continued
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September 4, 2016
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How Media Changes Elections

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers In 1960 television was a new medium. Most Americans did not have televisions in the early 1950’s. However, by 1960 the majority of the country had fallen in love with Lucy and TV. Presidential races had been run by party bosses in urban enclaves like New York and Boston. … Continued
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August 24, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States. Mrs. Clinton said, “America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart. Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Trump and Clinton Win

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 20, after weeks in which state after state fell to challengers: US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) New York City businessman and billionaire Donald Trump and the former US Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) came home to New York and much needed … Continued
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April 20, 2016

Sanders Takes Wyoming

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, April 9, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) won the Wyoming Democratic Caucuses. Sanders has now won 8 of the last 9 Democratic contests but still trails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) in delegates headed into the New York state Democratic Primary. Sen. Sanders said in … Continued
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April 11, 2016

Ruling by Justice Dept. Opens a Door on Online Gambling

Staff Report WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has reversed its long-held opposition to many forms of Internet gambling, removing a big legal obstacle for states that want to sanction online gambling to help fix their budget deficits. The legal opinion, issued by the department’s office of legal counsel in September but made public on Friday, … Continued
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