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U.S. House votes to continue Iran sanctions through 2026

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2016 the U.S. House of Representative voted to continue the sanctions against Iran through 2026. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) supports continuing the sanctions. Congresswoman Roby said on social media, “The House just voted to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act to continue sanctions on … Continued
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November 17, 2016

Trump administration is hiring

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter New York City businessman, developer, and reality TV star Donald J. Trump (R) was elected President of the United States on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Now the Trump campaign is switching to transition. The Trump Administration is going to appoint 4,000 people for positions in the federal government in … Continued
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November 14, 2016

Alabama’s Republican Leaders React to Trump Victory

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2016, shocked the political world with a crushing electoral college win. Trump won all of the states that Mitt Romney won as well as some states that had not supported a Republican since 1988 and 1984. A number of voices commented on the surprising election results. … Continued
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November 11, 2016

Names Emerge to Become Alabama’s Next Senator

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 8, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump praised US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) for being the first member of the Senate to endorse his campaign. Many media sources believe that Sen. Sessions will be appointed to a high-level cabinet position in the Trump … Continued
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November 10, 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
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October 5, 2016

Sessions Speaks Against Obama Plan to Admit 110,000 Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) sharply criticized President Obama’s controversial plan to dramatically increase the number of refugees coming into the country. Sessions comments were made at a Senate hearing on the plan. Sen. Sessions said, “The tragic reality is, that we have millions of displaced … Continued
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September 29, 2016

Roby Criticizes Obama Administration for Iran Ransom Payments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said, that the Obama Administration did not consult with the military before sending ransom payments to Iran. Congresswoman Roby said in a statement, “More keeps getting exposed about this terrible Iran ransom payment. The President didn’t consult with the Department of … Continued
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September 27, 2016

Brooks Votes to Slow Growth of Costly Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 21, US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) voted in favor of HR3438, the Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists (REVIEW) Act. HR3438 would postpne any federal regulation imposing an annual cost of more than $1 billion until the judicial review process is complete. Congressman Brooks is a co-sponsor … Continued
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September 26, 2016

Rogers, Shelby, Byrne, and Palmer are Critical of $400 Million Payment to Iran for Hostages

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 18, 2016, State Department Spokesman John Kirby admitted what many Republicans had already suspected. A January cash payment of $400 million to Iran, was contingent on Iran releasing four Americans being held prisoner there. Republicans, including members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation were quick to criticize the revelation … Continued
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August 22, 2016

Will Legislature Address Medicaid’s 2017 Appropriation During Special Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 15, the Alabama Legislature will meet in Special Session to consider Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s proposal that the State pass a constitutional amendment, authorizing the Legislature to institute a lottery, to increase funding for the State General Fund (SGF). Gov. Bentley claims that his lottery will … Continued
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August 11, 2016