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Making Congress work again

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Anyone who has followed Congress over the last twenty years knows that things have been pretty dysfunctional. While I believe our Founding Fathers intended for the Legislative Branch to be deliberative, I think they would be troubled by how broken things have become. One of the top drivers of the … Continued
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March 12, 2018
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A senseless shutdown

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Since coming to Washington, there have been several times when it felt like I was banging my head against the wall in frustration. One of those times was during the recent, senseless government shutdown. Last Friday at midnight, the entire federal government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a … Continued
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January 23, 2018
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Exciting news on the economic front

By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Regardless of what is dominating the news cycle on any given day, the economy is always an issue on the minds of hardworking Alabamians. The ability to get and keep a job in order to provide for your family is so important. That is why the President, Congress, and local … Continued
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January 17, 2018
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Things to look for in 2018

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week, we recapped major highlights from the past year, so this week I want to look ahead at some of the important things to watch for in 2018. 2018 is an election year, and the midterm elections for all House members and the one-third of the United States Senate … Continued
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January 8, 2018

Could Trump rhetoric damage Alabama-German auto trade?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A German delegation made a stop in Montgomery on Wednesday, part of a multi-state visit to try and ensure future automotive business between the two countries. That business is particularly important to both Alabama and the German state of Baden-Württemberg, where Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut serves as minister of economic … Continued
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October 26, 2017
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All that wasted time

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Most people are familiar with the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” but the context from which the thought is drawn is seldom mentioned. In a series of letters, Lord Acton argues that kings and clergy should be judged by the same standards as everyone … Continued
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August 29, 2017

Governor Siegelman asks Trump for pardon

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman (D) asked President Donald Trump to pardon him on the Fox Business Network’s show Cavuto Coast to Coast. Siegelman was convicted in 2006 of bribery charges. His conviction rests upon a $500,000 donation from HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy to the non profit Alabama Education Foundation, which … Continued
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August 25, 2017

Women Vote Trump endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Women Vote Trump, the largest female run PAC founded in 2016 to support Donald Trump for President, announced that they have endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for Senate in Alabama. Women Vote Trump issued a statement expressing their disappointment with President’s endorsement in the Alabama … Continued
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August 10, 2017
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Rebuilding, reforming, and repairing our military

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of the Federal government than to provide for the safety and security of the American people. I have found myself making this point over and over again throughout my short time in Congress. With the wide range of issues under debate here in Washington, some … Continued
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July 18, 2017