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Bachus and Republican Leaders Question Obama On the Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia responded to comments from President Barack H. Obama that the American private sector economy was doing “just fine” under his administration. Rep. Bachus said in his new e-newsletter, “President Obama was wrong when he said our private sector is doing “just fine.” … Continued
June 14, 2012

Bachus Comments on New Job Numbers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday United States House of Representatives member Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement following the release of new job numbers showing that job creation has virtually ground to a halt. Congressman Bachus said, “The Administration’s policies are just not working.  This month marks the third … Continued
June 6, 2012

Sessions Says Senate Democrats Refusal to Address Budget Is Willful and Knowing Defiance of the Law

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama said that Sunday, April 29th, will mark the three year anniversary of the last time the Democrat led Senate has passed any budget.  Sen. Sessions is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Sessions said, “This Sunday marks exactly … Continued
April 30, 2012

President Obama Congratulates Alabama Crimson Tide on BCS Championship

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama and Rep. Terri Sewell (D) from Selma both released statements expressing their pride following the Alabama Bowl Championship Series (BCS) winning Alabama Crimson Tide football team’s visit to the White House. Rep. Sewell said in her written statement, “Today I was delighted to … Continued
April 24, 2012

Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Joins President Obama at JOBS Act Bill Signing Ceremony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that President Barack Obama signed the JOBS Act into law at the White House. Rep. Sewell was present for the bill signing ceremony for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. Rep. Sewell said, “I applaud the … Continued
April 9, 2012

Obama Comments on Supreme Court Review of Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter At a meeting on Monday with President Calderón of Mexico and Prime Minister Harper of Canada, President Barack H. Obama slammed the U.S. Supreme Court calling them “an unelected group of people” and seemed to take offense that the Court “would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law.” … Continued
April 4, 2012

Sessions Says Obama Will Scale Back Missile Defense if Reelected

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following President Obama’s controversial comments to Russian President Medvedev that were accidentally captured by an open microphone at a public appearance of the two world leaders. Senator Sessions said, “President … Continued
March 30, 2012

Santorum Visits Shelby County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   An enthusiastic crowd of over 180 supporters filled the Pelham Civic Center Complex Thursday to see former Senator from Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum, as his campaign traveled the length of Alabama with tour stops in Huntsville and Mobile in addition to Pelham.   ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ caught up … Continued
March 9, 2012

Newt Gingrich Comes To Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich had four campaign stops in Alabama Tuesday and Wednesday.  Following his big win in Georgia the former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich went too Pell City in St. Clair County.  Speaker Gingrich and his wife Callista were greeted by a crowd of … Continued
March 8, 2012