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National Guard Armory Closings Reveal Priorities

By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, our hearts went out to the victims of tragedies in Paris and Beirut. Americans stood in solidarity with the victims of these horrific attacks and committed ourselves to continue working to prevent these attacks at home and abroad. At the heart of the conversation about dealing with terrorism, extremism, … Continued
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November 17, 2015

Bentley Says No to Syrian Refugees

Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, November 15 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he would oppose the resettling of Syrian refugees in Alabama. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees … Continued
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November 16, 2015

Sessions Suggests that U.S. Slow Immigration Rates

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 5 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions commented on the 50th anniversary of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which radically increased the flow of immigration in to the United States. Senator Sessions said, “We should not admit people in larger numbers than we can reasonably expect to vet, … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Sessions Expresses Concerns about U.S. Accepting more Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R), Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee expressed concerns about the Obama Administration’s plan to resettle nearly 200,000 refugees in the US over the next 2 years. Sen. Sessions said, “The US has already taken in four times more immigrants than any other nation on Earth. … Continued
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September 25, 2015

Byrne Wants More Information about Syrian Refugees being Resettled in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to the State Department demanding answers to serious questions about the screening process that Syrian refugees must undergo before being brought to the United States. According to information released by Congressman Byrne’s office, Secretary of State … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Sessions Questions if U.S. Should Accept Syrian Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, September 10, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) released a written statement in response to President Barack H Obama’s (D) announcement that they plan to expand refugee resettlement operations inside the U.S. Sen. Sessions said, “The United States has been doing more than its ‘fair share’ … Continued
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September 11, 2015