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Obama-Mania: President Becomes Subject of AL Campaign Ads

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter As of late, with the highly contested GOP primaries just two weeks away, campaign ads have been popping up virtually everywhere across the State. Interestingly, though, in some races, the subject of the ads usually include not the opponents at hand, but another foe entirely: President Barack Hussein Obama. … Continued
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May 15, 2014

Obama’s War on Wood Stoves

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack H. Obama’s (D) war on coal has the potential to cost Alabama coal industry jobs, shutter Alabama Power coal burning power plants, and cost Alabamians more money in higher electricity cost.  But the end of coal burning power plants is not the end of the Obama administration’s … Continued
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February 12, 2014

Roby’s Benghazi Questions Drawing Attention in the White House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Fox News investigative reporter, James Rosen asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney for answers about Benghazi based on issues raised by U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery about the military’s forward preparedness leading up to the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. On … Continued
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October 22, 2013

Brooks Discusses Debt Ceiling on CNBC

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most everyone in Washington wants to raise the debt ceiling yet again even though the national debt is rapidly approaching $17 trillion. On Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville appeared on the CNBC show Closing Bell with hosts Maria Bartiromo and Bill Griffeth to discuss his views on … Continued
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October 16, 2013

Roby Comments On Classified Benghazi Briefing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) released a statement following a classified subcommittee briefing from Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about the events of September 11 and 12, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya. Representative Roby said, “I am grateful to General Dempsey for spending the morning … Continued
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October 14, 2013

Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice to Hold Rally Saturday Urging House to Pass Immigration Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) will hold a march in Birmingham to show their support for passage of comprehensive immigration reform. ACIJ Steering Committee Chair Rev. Angie Wright said in a written statement, “We are encouraged by the introduction of this bill in the House and … Continued
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October 4, 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

Armistead Analyzes GOP 2012 National Failure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This time last year the 2012 Presidential election appeared to be trending toward Republicans.  Unemployment had been north of 8% for just about all of Obama’s presidency.  Few Americans can remember a weaker economic recovery, the national debt was spiraling out of control, the President’s personal popularity was high … Continued
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March 26, 2013