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House takes step to cut wasteful spending

It’s no secret that the national debt continues to become an ever-increasing problem in this country. The number has now cleared $20 trillion, and with every dollar added, it becomes ever more critical that we find ways to cut spending and balance the budget. That’s why I’m proud that the Trump Administration recently submitted to … Continued
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June 11, 2018

Strange votes to confirm Mulvaney

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, Alabama Senator Luther Strange voted for US Representative Mick Mulvaney’s (R-South Carolina) confirmation as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Afterwards Sen. Strange said in a statement, “At almost $20 trillion in national debt and counting, having someone at the helm of … Continued
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February 17, 2017

Freedom Caucus Endorses Palmer Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced that the House Freedom Caucus has recently met and has voted to endorse HR5499, the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), which was introduced by Congressman Palmer. Rep. Palmer said in a statement, “This morning I joined other members of the House … Continued
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July 14, 2016

Palmer Introduces Bill to Require Federal Agencies To Surrender Fines, Fees, and Penalties to the Treasury

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 16, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), requiring all fines, fees, penalties, and other unappropriated funds collected by federal agencies to be transferred to the Treasury, and subject to the appropriations process. Congressman Palmer said, “This legislation will bring transparency and oversight … Continued
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June 20, 2016

Foreign Affairs Committee Adopts Brooks UN Reporting Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) said in a statement that the House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a Brooks amendment that would give more transparency in how much money the United States Government spends at the United Nations. Congressman Brooks said, “Today the Foreign Affairs … Continued
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June 1, 2016