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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
October 22, 2012

Obama Rejects Sessions’ Call to Name China as a Currency Manipulator

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama called for President Barack Obama to label China a “currency manipulator” in a Treasury Report that is due on October 15th. On Thursday, President Obama responded to the conservative criticism and said that labeling China a currency manipulator would only … Continued
September 28, 2012

Jefferson County AFT Lands $150,000 Grant to Help Impose Common Core Standards

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jefferson County-AFT, the local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) announced in a written statement that they have been awarded a $150,000 grant from the AFT Innovation Fund. The President of the Jefferson County AFT, Vi Parramore said, “Our AFT Innovation Fund grant has enabled great teachers … Continued
September 28, 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
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
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
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
September 14, 2012

Republicans Are Critical of Obama Presidency: Democrats Are Enthusiastic

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Barack H Obama accepted his party’s nomination for a second term in the White House. All 69 Alabama Delegates to the Democratic Party National Convention supported the President. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said, “This news may come as a shock to many Alabama voters. After … Continued
September 7, 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
August 7, 2012

Sessions Wants Answers From ICE About Agent Possibly Suspended For Upholding The Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama sent a letter Friday to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John T. Morton concerning the controversial proposed suspension of an ICE agent for arresting an illegal alien that he believed posed a public safety threat. The agency has since released the … Continued
August 7, 2012