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Brooks is concerned about the vetting of Afghan evacuees

Anything less than extreme vetting is a national security risk that could lead to another attack on the homeland, Brooks said.
September 13, 2021

Sewell denounces Trump immigration plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President Donald J Trump’s executive orders on Syrian refugees and people with visas from countries where the terror risk is believed to be high. Sewell called the new President’s orders, “Unconscionable.” Congresswoman Sewell said, “The President’s most recent executive … Continued
January 31, 2017

Alabama Delegation reacts to Trump immigration orders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 30, 2017, there has been global reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s controversial orders on refugees and persons traveling with passports from countries linked to terrorism. Most of the reaction from the Alabama Congressional delegation was positive. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement on Monday … Continued
January 31, 2017

Reaction to Presidential Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 19, 2016, presidential candidates Donald J. Trump and Hillary R. Clinton debated for the last time before the November 8 General Election. A number of state leaders commented on social media about the debate and coming election. US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) told Fox News afterwards that … Continued
October 21, 2016

Sessions Speaks Against Obama Plan to Admit 110,000 Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) sharply criticized President Obama’s controversial plan to dramatically increase the number of refugees coming into the country. Sessions comments were made at a Senate hearing on the plan. Sen. Sessions said, “The tragic reality is, that we have millions of displaced … Continued
September 29, 2016

Sessions Says that Obama Administration Refuses to Attend Hearing on Refugee Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) criticized the State Department for their refusal to attend a Congressional hearing on the Refugee Admissions Program. Senator Sessions said in a statement, “Despite having sufficient notice of a statutorily required hearing regarding its plans for the Refugee Admissions Program in Fiscal Year 2017, … Continued
September 21, 2016

Terrorists Strike Germany

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 22, 2016, an 18 year-old man with a gun attacked a McDonalds and a shopping mall in Munich Germany. As of press time nine were confirmed dead in the terrorist attack in Munich. The violence ended only when the shooter killed himself. US Representative Bradley Byrne … Continued
July 25, 2016

Sessions Warns Clinton Refugee Plan Could Bring 620,000

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday June 27, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) warned that Democratic Party presumptive nominee, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s plan to bring in more refugees into the United States could cost over $400 Billion. Sessions said that the finding were based on analysis by the Subcommittee on Immigration … Continued
July 6, 2016

Governor Bentley Sues Federal Government

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 7, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the State of Alabama had filed a lawsuit against the federal government for non-compliance of the Refugee Act of 1980. Gov. Bentley said, “On three separate occasions I have sent letters to the White House requesting information on the … Continued
January 12, 2016

Shelby, Roby: Maxwell-Gunter May Become Illegal Alien Warehouse

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 6, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) both released statements in response to an announcement that unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors could potentially be housed at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery. Senator Shelby said in a statement, “This Administration has once … Continued
January 7, 2016