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Grow up: Obamacare didn’t raise insurance rates, you did

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Let’s have a conversation about health care. Specifically, let’s talk about Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, and the cost of health insurance these days – a matter several people in this State say led to their vote for Donald Trump. If that sounds like you, let me begin … Continued
December 1, 2016

Byrne praises Tom Price as Health and Human Services nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, US President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announced that US Representative Tom Price M.D. (R-Georgia) would be his nominee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced his support for the decision. Congressman Byrne said, “My friend and … Continued
November 30, 2016
Bradley Byrne

Nothing Affordable About the “Affordable Care Act”

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama famously said, “In an Obama administration, we will lower premiums by up to $2,500 for a typical family per year.” You don’t have to be a health insurance expert to know that was a lie. All around the First District of Alabama, I talk … Continued
November 2, 2016

Reaction to Presidential Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 19, 2016, presidential candidates Donald J. Trump and Hillary R. Clinton debated for the last time before the November 8 General Election. A number of state leaders commented on social media about the debate and coming election. US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) told Fox News afterwards that … Continued
October 21, 2016

Jesse Smith Attacks Mike Rogers over Trump Endorsement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 15, 2016, Jesse Smith (D) says that Rogers’ endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States shows that Rogers is comfortable with Trump’s, “Vile behavior towards women, race, religion, disabled, etc.” Smith’s attack on incumbent Congressman Mike Rogers (R from Saks) comes after Rogers’ … Continued
October 17, 2016

Roby Says American Families, Small Business Crushed By Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced on social media that she agreed with former President Bill Clinton when he attacked Obamacare as a “crazy system.” Congresswoman Roby said in a statement on Facebook, “Couldn’t have said it better myself. Today Bill Clinton described Obamacare as … Continued
October 5, 2016

Butler Says He Will Likely Vote for the Lottery


By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 1, 2016, State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) joined the growing number of conservative Republicans who are tentatively backing a lottery proposal. Rep. Butler said to constituents on social media, “Governor Bentley has called the Alabama legislature into a special session beginning August 15th to consider a … Continued
August 3, 2016

State Medicaid Officials Announce that Doctors Rates Could Drop Back to Pre-Obamacare Levels as Soon As August 1

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Doctors who take Medicaid patients could see what they are paid by the government to treat Alabama Medicaid patients drop as early as August 1 in a plan outlined by state Medicaid officials on Wednesday. The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (popularly referred to as … Continued
July 7, 2016

What Happened in Vegas: Troy Professor’s Mission to “Bring Down” RSA

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The leadership of the Republican supermajority wants to reform the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Along the way, their efforts have been buoyed by, The Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University. The Johnson Center is one of many institutions which is funded by the Charles … Continued
June 27, 2016