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Byrne On Obama Proposal For Free Community College

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 9 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) criticized a plan announced by President Barack Obama on Thursday to make community college free for students. US Representative Byrne told the Alabama Political Reporter and other press representatives at a news conference that the free two year college suggestion was just … Continued
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January 12, 2015

Roby Defends Vote On CRomnibus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Some conservatives have criticized the Congress for passage of a long term Continuing Resolution (C.R.) that funded the government to the end of the year. Conservative radio pundits including: Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, and Laura Ingraham argued loudly for a short term C.R. that funded the government … Continued
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December 24, 2014

Sewell Votes For CRomnibus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 16 U.S. Representative Terri A Sewell (D from Selma) released a written statement to explain the reasons why she supported the Continuing Resolution (C.R.). H.R. 83 avoids a government shutdown and keeps the government funded until the end of the fiscal year on September 30. Both … Continued
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December 18, 2014

Byrne Says Obama Immigration Action Sets Dangerous Precedent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress writes the laws. Courts interpret the laws. Presidents enforce the laws. This simplistic mantra has been memorized by school kids since the U.S. Constitution was written in the late 18th Century. It never has exactly worked like that. Presidents, like your local police officer, have always had some … Continued
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December 11, 2014

Aderholt Monitoring Net Neutrality

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R from Haleyville) said that he will continue to keep an eye on Net Neutrality legislation and will work with fellow legislators on a common sense solution. Congressman Aderholt said in his November newsletter, “I’ve heard from many constituents of the Fourth District recently about … Continued
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December 9, 2014

Byrne Critical of Jeh Johnson’s Defense of Obama Amnesty Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 3, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) issued written comments in which he was critical of President Obama’s recently announced Executive amnesty program for millions of undocumented immigrants. Congressman Byrne said in a written statement on Facebook, “Secretary Johnson struggled to defend President Obama’s executive … Continued
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December 5, 2014

Alabama Joins Texas In Suit To Block Executive Amnesty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 3, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the State of Alabama has joined a lawsuit filed today by Texas challenging the President’s recent immigration actions as unconstitutional and illegal. The lawsuit challenges the November 20 Executive Orders by President Obama and the U.S. Department of … Continued
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December 4, 2014

Sessions Sets Priorities For New Defense Secretary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 25 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) said that Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s departure highlights the floundering status of the U.S.’s ISIS strategy. Sen. Sessions, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, outlined what his priorities for a new Defense Secretary will … Continued
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November 26, 2014