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ICYMI | Trump orders missile strikes against three Syrian targets

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the U.S. military to attack targets in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town in Syria by Bashar Al-Assad’s Syrian government. Congressmen Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, and Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, both expressed support Friday night for the president’s actions. “President Trump is right to respond … Continued
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April 16, 2018

Paul Ryan will not seek re-election

 The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, announced Wednesday that he would not seek another term in the House. Ryan will finish his term, which runs out at the end of the year. “Paul Ryan has been a leader in the conservative movement since he first ran for Congress all the … Continued
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April 12, 2018

Palmer votes against omnibus spending bill

Thursday, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, the Omnibus bill, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, voted against passage of the bill, saying that he could not vote for it in good conscience. “While I strongly support the increased funding for our military, I could not in good conscience … Continued
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March 23, 2018

Palmer concerned about Trump’s tariff plans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Many Republican leaders have expressed concerns about President Donald Trump decision to impose tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to protect domestic producers from what the president fells is unfair trade practices. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, warned on social media that the new proposed tariffs could roll back … Continued
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March 13, 2018

Shelby votes in support of budget agreement

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voted in favor of the long-term budget agreement and Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 23, 2018. The bill, which Senator Shelby supported, was passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 71-28 in the U.S. Senate. “The Senate has approved … Continued
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February 13, 2018

Alabama leaders largely enthusiastic following Trump’s State of the Union speech

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered an upbeat State of the Union speech that was well received by conservatives. “Tonight, President Trump made clear his commitment to the American people and to improving the quality of life for everyone. By protecting our borders, strengthening our military and creating an environment … Continued
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January 31, 2018

Trump’s State of the Union Address is Tuesday night

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump will address a special joint session of Congress tonight.  The speech will be carried by all cable news networks as well as the four major broadcast TV networks and news talk radio stations across the country. “President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tomorrow … Continued
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January 30, 2018

Congress funds Children’s Health Insurance Program through March

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, both Houses of Congress have passed a temporary government funding continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown. Included in that is funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program through March. Without the infusion of federal dollars, the state of Alabama was prepared to … Continued
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December 22, 2017