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Palmer Warns About Nuclear Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 18, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) spoke to the Republican Women of Shelby County. The first term Congressman is concerned about the Iran deal to lift the sanctions recently negotiated in multi-part talks. Rep. Palmers said the, “Truth is Iran may already have a bomb.” Congressman … Continued

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July 21, 2015

Officials Respond to Slayings of Unarmed Soldiers in Chattanooga

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 16, four US Marines and a Sailor are dead in two attacks: one, in a military recruitment office, the other at a Naval training center seven miles apart in Chattanooga Tennessee. Another two people were reportedly injured in the two attacks. Early reports are that the shooter, Muhammed … Continued

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July 20, 2015

Byrne Amendment Passes House to Protect Gulf States Funding Under GOMESA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 8, during debate on the Department of Interior Appropriations bill, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment offered by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) to ensure that off-shore oil revenue remains with Alabama and the other Gulf States. US Representative Byrne said on the floor of the … Continued

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July 10, 2015

Cavanaugh, Beeker, Palmer Comment on Supreme Court Win for Power Plants

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 29, in what is being called a win for states and power plants, the US Supreme Court ruled in Michigan vs. Environmental Protection Agency that the US EPA violated its authority when it wrote costly new rules severely limiting the amount of mercury that power … Continued

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July 1, 2015

Sessions Says Fast Track Authority Imperils Americans Jobs, Futures

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) issued a written statement after the Senate voted to advance six-year fast-track executive authority on a 60 to 37 vote. Alabama Senators Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby were in the position of opposing legislation that the GOP Senate leadership strongly supported. On Wednesday, … Continued

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June 25, 2015

Roby Warns of Impending Nuclear Deal With Iran

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 22, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that walking away from a bad deal is probably the best option for the US in the ongoing nuclear talks with the government of Iran. US Representative Roby wrote in a statement on Facebook, “Today is June 22nd. That means … Continued

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June 23, 2015

Byrne Says Iran Should Release All American Prisoners Before Any Deal

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 15, the US House of Representatives voted unanimously for a resolution calling for the release of Americans being held as political prisoners by Iran. US Representative Bradley Byrne said that the US should not make any deal with Iran until these Americans are released from their captivity. … Continued

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June 17, 2015

Sessions: People Beg Congress No New Executive Powers For President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 12, US Senator Jeff Sessions commented on what he called a continuing push to grant Obama new Executive powers. Senator Sessions said in a statement,“It appears there will be another attempt by Tuesday to force through new executive powers for President Obama…Americans do … Continued

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June 15, 2015

Sessions Says Obama Is Not Interested In Trade

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 11, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) went on the nationally syndicated radio show of conservative host Laura Ingraham, to blast efforts to give the President of the United States fast track authority, Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), to finish the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Sen. Sessions said that the … Continued

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June 12, 2015

Palmer Votes for Congressional Review of Iran Sanctions Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: HR1191, known as the Corker-Cardin bill. HR1191 would give Congress a role in any deal with Iran. US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) noted in a statement that Iran is the foremost State … Continued

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May 15, 2015