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Byrne Amendment to Block Illegal Aliens from Being Housed at Military Installations Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 16, 2016, the US House of Representatives passed an amendment authored by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) that would prohibit the Department of Defense from using any money to construct or modify facilities to house unaccompanied alien children (UAC). Byrne’s amendment passed the House by a vote of … Continued
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June 17, 2016

Shelby, Byrne, Bentley Oppose Housing Illegal Aliens at Orange Beach, Silverhill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 3, 2016, the US Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at the Department of Health and Human Services, where unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors could potentially be housed at Naval Outlying Fields in Silverhill and Orange Beach, Alabama, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R), and … Continued
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June 6, 2016

Byrne Voted for New Funding to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 19, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted for legislation to provide funding for combatting the Zika virus. Congressman Byrne said, “Being from the Gulf Coast, my district is particularly vulnerable to a potential outbreak of the Zika virus, so I believe it is important Congress address this … Continued
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May 20, 2016

Bentley Files Amicus Brief Supporting Texas Immigration Lawsuit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 4, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he has signed an Amicus Curiae, or friend of the court brief, to the United States Supreme Court along with six other governors to support the Texas lawsuit against the President’s executive amnesty order. Gov. Bentley said, “The President’s … Continued
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April 6, 2016

Byrne Comments on President Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written following statement regarding President Barack H. Obama’s visit to Cuba. Congressman Byrne said, “I look forward to the day when the trade embargo is lifted, and we have fully normalized relations with Cuba. Ultimately, this decision must be … Continued
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March 22, 2016

Shelby, Rogers and Byrne Say Prisoners at Guantanamo Pose a Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 23, President Barack H. Obama announced plans to remove the remaining prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay to prisons on the US mainland. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), US Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Mike Rogers (R-Saks) all released statements blasting President Obama’s plan to close down … Continued
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February 24, 2016

Palmer Applauds Supreme Court Stay of Clean Power Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 11 US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) responded to Tuesday’s US Supreme Court’s decision to stay the EPA’s implementation of a controversial Clean Power Plant plan designed to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, which is opposed by the State of Alabama. Congressman Palmer said, “Implementing … Continued
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February 11, 2016