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Alabamians wonder what happens after Obamacare is repealed

Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA — In Opelika, Alabama, there is a small office, tucked away on the second floor of a law practice along the small town’s main street. There’s no sign on the front door indicating its placement, and most wouldn’t know it’s there. The office belongs to Hannah Duncan, a recent graduate of … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Obama passes the torch to Trump today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 20, New York billionaire and reality TV star Donald J Trump (R) will be sworn in as President of the United States. The controversial and divisive administration of President Barack H. Obama (D) has come to an end. Inauguration events begin as early as 8:00 am. The … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Bentley Will Attend Trump Inauguration

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 20, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is attending the inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Donald J. Trump (R). Gov. Bentley said in a statement: “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to attend the historic inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States. As the … Continued
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January 20, 2017

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

Shelby calls Obamacare “beyond repair”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Senate Republicans began the process of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, better known as Obamacare, through the budgeting process. “In our first major act in the 115th Congress, Senate Republicans voted last night to pave the way towards repealing … Continued
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January 13, 2017

Palmer appointed to RSC Steering Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Monday, January 9, 2017, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Mark Walker (R-North Carolina) announced that US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) has been appointed to the RSC Steering Committee. The RSC is a caucus of 172 conservative members of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. … Continued
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January 10, 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

Thursday is the Last Day to Sign up for Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On March 23, 2010, President Barack H. Obama (D) signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (also known as Obamacare), mandating that all Americans purchase healthcare insurance and setting up a complicated regulatory scheme giving the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) massive new … Continued
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December 14, 2016
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Early picks show priorities of Trump administration

By Congressman Bradley Byrne Over the last few weeks, reporters with television cameras have stood watch in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to see who is coming and going from meetings with President-elect Donald Trump. Most of the visitors are there to talk to the President-elect about opportunities to serve in … Continued
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December 12, 2016