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Sewell opposes Trump’s appointment of Stephen Bannon

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter November 16, 2016, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) joined 169 of her Congressional Colleagues in signing a letter addressed to President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announcing their opposition to the appointment of former Breitbart News Executive Stephen K. Bannon as White House Chief Strategist. US Representative Sewell said in … Continued
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November 25, 2016

Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation praises Sessions appointment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 18, 2016, President-Elect Donald J Trump (R) appointed US Senator Jefferson “Jeff” Beauregard Sessions, III, as the next Attorney General of the United States. Alabama’s congressional delegation released statements praising the nomination. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote in a statement, “Today President-elect Trump made an excellent choice … Continued
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November 24, 2016

Sessions appointment may have upset 2018 Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter The Alabama political world is roiling with rumors about who Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) will appoint to fill the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Jeff Sessions (R). Sessions is leaving the Senate to accept President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) offer to be US Attorney General. Gov. … Continued
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November 23, 2016

Sessions comments on the death of US Marshall in Georgia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 21, 2016, US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) issued a statement regarding the passing of Deputy US Marshall Commander Patrick Carothers. Sen. Sessions said, “I am saddened by the tragic news that Deputy Commander Patrick Carothers, US Marshall’s Service, was killed in Georgia while trying to arrest a … Continued
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November 22, 2016

Bentley congratulates Sessions on nomination, asks GOP Executive Committee for recommendations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, November 18, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) congratulated US Senator Jeff Sessions (R) on his appointment to a cabinet position with the Trump Administration as the next US Attorney General. Governor Bentley said, “I wish to congratulate Senator Sessions on his appointment as United States Attorney … Continued
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November 22, 2016

Zeigler opposes $800 million no-bid contract to build prisons

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) said that he opposes Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s (R) plan to borrow $800 million or more to build new prisons in an anticipated January special session. Auditor Zeigler said, “Gov. Bentley is threatening a $400,000 special session to push … Continued
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November 21, 2016

Worley calls on Senate to reject Sessions nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called the appointment of US Senator Jeff Sessions “disturbing” and called on the US Senate to reject Sen. Sessions as President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Attorney General. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Donald Trump’s choice of Jefferson Beauregard … Continued
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November 21, 2016

Sessions offered nomination for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friiday, November 18, 2016, CBS News is reporting that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been offered the role of Attorney General of the United States by President-Elect Donald J. Trump (R). Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that Sen. Jeff Sessions is immensely experienced … Continued
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November 18, 2016

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