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Bonner Opposes Obama Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In his weekly column U.S. Representative Jo Bonner asks President Obama to come to Alabama to talk to business owners about his intention to raise taxes on Americans who make over $250,000 a year. Rep. Bonner said, “Last week, the Obama administration said it was prepared to veto legislation … Continued
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October 22, 2012

Sessions Accuses Obama Administration of Being Weak on China

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement in response to the President’s announcement in Ohio regarding China’s automobile subsidies. Sen. Sessions said, “After nearly four years in office, President Obama still refuses to label China a currency manipulator and confront this illicit trading practice. The … Continued
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September 25, 2012

Rogers tell constituents he is concerned about economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said in a written statement to his constituents that he is deeply concerned about the economy and says taxes, unemployment, and debt are economic issues that the nation needs to address. Rep. Rogers said, “On the economic front, the trends still aren’t good. … Continued
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September 24, 2012

Bachus Supports Alabama Coal Industry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement on Friday to announce that he had voted in favor the Stop the War on Coal Act in the U.S. Congress. The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a margin of 233 to 175. Congressman Bachus said, … Continued
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September 24, 2012

Roby Defends Welfare Work Requirements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery helped move forward legislation in committee which would restore the landmark welfare reform package passed by President Bill Clinton (D) and a Newt Gingrich (R) led Congress in 1996. President Obama’s Health and Human Services Administration (HHS) has offered waivers to … Continued
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September 14, 2012

DHS Announces Application Process for Deferred Action for Undocumented Aliens to Remain in US

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) released a written statement following a release by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of important details about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released a report,’ Who and Where the DREAMers Are: A Demographic … Continued
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August 7, 2012