Shelby concerned over decreased funding request for Army
Shelby questioned top U.S. Army officials during a defense subcommittee hearing to review the president’s funding request.
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Carl cosponsors legislation to block U.S. from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal
President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement and imposed U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Shelby holds Defense Appropriations Committee meeting
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing Wednesday to review the Fiscal Year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Defense. Acting Secretary of the Department of Defense Patrick Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford, Jr., USMC, testified before the subcommittee. “This committee … Continued
Brooks supports Trump’s withdrawal from INF Treaty
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Friday that the United States was beginning the formal process of withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in retaliation for Russia cheating on the treaty terms. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced he believes the White House assessment that Russia has cheated on the terms of the INF Treaty … Continued
Roby, Byrne and Aderholt support the President’s decision to withdraw from Iran Deal
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will not honor the terms of the Iran Nuclear Arms Agreement, which Trump had denounced during the campaign as a very bad deal. Several Republican members of the Alabama Congressional delegation were quick to release statements supporting the decision by Trump. U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, … Continued
Rogers and Cooper send letter to President urging greater missile defense funding due to North Korean threat
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Ranking Member Jim Cooper (D-Tennessee) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump to help the United States better prepare and handle the most recent North Korean threats. The bill was passed in July following successful tests of North Korean … Continued
Shelby touts successful test of Missile Defense System
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the US military successfully tested its highly touted ground based missile defense system, against an actual inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM). US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) praised the accomplishment. Senator Shelby said on social media, “Great news for our country and for Huntsville! Yesterday the US … Continued
U.S. House votes to continue Iran sanctions through 2026
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2016 the U.S. House of Representative voted to continue the sanctions against Iran through 2026. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) supports continuing the sanctions. Congresswoman Roby said on social media, “The House just voted to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act to continue sanctions on … Continued
Shelby Says Ground-based Midcourse Defense System is Critical
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, February 07, 2016 US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement condemning North Korea’s illegal rocket launch and highlighting the importance of modernizing and expanding America’s homeland missile defense system. Senator Shelby said, “The North Korean regime continues to expand and improve its missile and nuclear programs. … Continued
Rogers Comments on North Korean Hydrogen Bomb Test
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 6, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after learning from news reports that North Korea said it had conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test. Congressman Rogers “We are watching seven years of President … Continued