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Lathan Comments on Sanders’ Visit to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 19, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Terry Lathan, commented on Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders’ campaign rally in downtown Birmingham. He also spoke at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church. Chairman Lathan said, “Devout socialist Bernie Sanders brought his “2016 Free Stuff Tour” to Alabama on Monday. … Continued

January 25, 2016

Congress Passes Legislation to Repeal Controversial Waters Rules

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the US House of Representatives this week passed a resolution to overturn the controversial Obama Administration redefinition of “Waters of the United States” in the Clean Water Act to include all manner of small areas where waters collects, such as ditches, puddles and ponds. Obama’s … Continued

January 14, 2016

Palmer Questions EPA Head

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Critics of President Obama’s EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have alleged that the agency may have been politicized by the administration. On Thursday, August 13, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) suggested that EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy might not have been entirely forthcoming recently, with a US House of Representatives … Continued

August 14, 2015

New Congress Goes Into Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 6, the new Congress met for the first time. New Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was sworn in, as well as a new Republican Majority in the US Senate. The Republican Party controls both Houses of the US Congress for the first time since 2006. Congressman Mo … Continued

January 7, 2015

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

December 9, 2014

Shelby Opposes Massive New Regulations in Housing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 14, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama detailed opposition to housing reform legislation because the bill would greatly expand and complicate the role of government in housing markets and create a new super-regulator while potentially exposing taxpayers to trillions of dollars of liability. Sen. Shelby … Continued

May 16, 2014

Shelby Responds to Obama’s Partisan Speech on the Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, President Obama (D) delivered a nearly 70 minutes long, highly partisan speech on the economy where he, defended his record on economic issues; defended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; dismissed the IRS, Benghazi, and domestic spying scandals as “phony scandals”; and challenged Republicans … Continued

July 25, 2013

Roby Promotes Student Success Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery in an email to constituents said that it is time to reduce the federal government’s role in education because it isn’t working and promoted her Student Success Act as the solutions. Representative Roby said, “Like most parents, I believe we need excellent teachers … Continued

July 16, 2013

Bachus Introduces Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia introduced legislation (The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013) that would require federal agencies to be more accountable for the effects of proposed regulations on small businesses. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would tailor final rules to minimize their impact. … Continued

July 2, 2013

Tighter Bail Bondsmen Requirements Bill Passes out of House Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the House Standing Committee on State Government Chairman Jamie Ison (R) from Mobile announced that the request for a public hearing for Senate Bill 319 is waived. Senate Bill 319 requires that professional bondsmen complete an initial instructional course and pass an examination prior to serving as a … Continued

May 8, 2013