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Alabama Joins Texas Law Suit on Abortion Doctors

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 3, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that Alabama has joined an amicus brief in support of the right of States to require abortion clinic doctors to obtain local hospital admitting privileges. On Wednesday, Alabama joined the 23-state amicus brief supporting Texas in the case … Continued
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February 8, 2016

Hillary Endorsed By Planned Parenthood Action Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said, that she is honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Secretary Clinton said in a statement, “As a lifelong Planned Parenthood supporter, I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Congress Sends Obamacare Repeal Bill to President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 6, Congress passed HR3762, a budget “reconciliation” bill that repeals components of Obamacare and places a one-year moratorium on Planned Parenthood funding. The bill will now go to President Obama’s desk. US Representatives Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) released statements supporting … Continued
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January 7, 2016
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What to Watch in 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, we took a look back at some of the highlights from 2015 like the important progress on the I-10 bridge and my efforts to improve health care for our nation’s veterans. This week, I want to look ahead to some of the things you should watch for in … Continued
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January 4, 2016
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Watch Out For The Second Year Of The Quadrennium

By Rep. Darrio Melton Each year, the joke around the State House is that the best time to slip something in the law and not be held accountable by media and constituents is the second year of the quadrennium. By this point, media attention has usually shifted to the upcoming presidential election, and 2018 is … Continued
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December 8, 2015

Shelby Remains Committed to Repealing Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote on the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, reaffirming his commitment to repealing Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010). Sen. Shelby said, “For the last five years, the American … Continued
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December 7, 2015

Gov. Bentley Settles Suit with Planned Parenthood Southeast

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 30, Planned Parenthood Southeast, and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley reached an agreement that will allow Planned Parenthood Southeast to continue to receive Alabama Medicaid dollars. Planned Parenthood Southeast assured the Governor that it is in compliance with Alabama law, and does not participate in the practice of … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Palmer Supports Congressional Investigative Panel To Investigate Fetal Tissue Procurement and Other Abortion Practices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 7 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) announced in a statement that he has voted for House Resolution 461, establishing a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce to investigate alleged inhumane issues surrounding fetal tissue procurement practices. Congressman Palmer said, “We have … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Roby Vows to “Fight to the End” to Defund Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Congressman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) continued to try to rally Pro-Life forces in the Republican Caucus to “fight to the end” to stop federal funding for Planned Parenthood.  To that end Roby on Wednesday introduced special legislation giving Congress one more opportunity in the government … Continued
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October 2, 2015