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Shelby Opposed Continuing Resolution that Funds Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through mid-December, but which funds Planned Parenthood.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also opposed the CR. Senator Shelby said, “While I believe that it is critical for the government … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Palmer Says that States Should Have the Choice of Defunding Abortion Performing Organizations

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 29, 2015, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) said in a statement that he is a cosponsor of HR3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. HR3495 was introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin).  This bill allows states to exclude organizations that perform abortions from participating in Medicaid … Continued
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October 1, 2015

Alabama GOP Congressional Delegation Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 18 the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted for H.R. 3134 the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, which would create a moratorium on any funding for Planned Parenthood, as well as H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which provides greater protection for infants that survive … Continued
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September 21, 2015

Roby Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that no taxpayer should be forced to fund Planned Parenthood. Congresswoman Roby said in an email to constituents, “I have fought alongside other pro-life colleagues for years to prohibit federal funding from going to organizations that perform abortions, including Planned Parenthood.” Rep. Robty … Continued
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September 18, 2015

Aderholt Says Congress Will Be Working Hard When it Returns

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 1, US Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) in an email to constituents said, that after the recess, Congress has to vote on President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, and pass a budget by October 1.  Rep. Aderholt also said that he intends on working to defund … Continued
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September 3, 2015

Pro-Life Forces Gather In Birmingham for Abortion Protest

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While Planned Parenthood continues to enjoy official favor and millions of federal dollars, a series of undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress have shown the nation’s largest abortion provider in a negative light and re-energized Pro-Life groups and their decades old crusade to ultimately eliminate … Continued
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August 21, 2015

Alabama Governor Bentley Ends State Medicaid Contract with Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 6, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he has terminated the Alabama Medicaid contract with the country’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.  A series of undercover videotapes released by the Center for Medical Progress have suggested that Planned Parenthood sells fetal body parts to … Continued
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August 7, 2015

Shelby Comments on Failure of Planned Parenthood Defunding Legislation in Senate

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote to move forward on S1881, legislation to defund Planned Parenthood. Sen. Shelby wrote, “The recent videos depicting Planned Parenthood’s practices are extremely disturbing and underscore why taxpayer dollars should not support this organization. … Continued
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August 4, 2015

Ted Cruz Coming to Shelby County

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) is bringing his Presidential campaign to Alabama on Sunday, August 9 with campaign stops in both Pelham and Huntsville. The Cruz for President Campaign has announced that the CruzCountry Bus Tour is kicking off on Friday, August 7th, in South Carolina. Cruz will crisscross … Continued
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August 4, 2015