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2016 Red Snapper Season Will Be Just Nine Days

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Alabama leaders denounced a decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to limit the 2016 red snapper season for private fisherman to just nine days. Charter boat captains got some relief from NOAA. They were given a 46 day season in which clients … Continued
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April 28, 2016

Byrne Amendment to Protect Austal Shipyard Approved by Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 20, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) reported that the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee has approved a Byrne sponsored amendment that would block the Pentagon from eliminating the contract of one Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) supplier. There are currently, two different versions … Continued
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April 21, 2016

Byrne Says New Rule Will Restrict Access to Retirement Advice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written statement in response to the new “fiduciary rule” released by the Department of Labor earlier that day. Rep. Byrne said, “Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reached out to the Department of Labor for … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Byrne Says that Red Snapper Season Will Be Short Again

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 6 US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) expressed his disappointment on learning that federal authorities were again limiting the Red Snapper season in Alabama waters to just a few days. Rep. Byrne said, “My office has received word that this year’s Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen … Continued
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April 7, 2016

Byrne Says Obama Lacks Cohesive Strategy to Defeat ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 31, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) responded to the release of an overdue report from President Barack H Obama’s Administration outlining a strategy to defeat ISIS: “Strategy for the Middle East and to Counter Violent Extremism.” The report was released a week after Congressman Byrne questioned Secretary … Continued
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April 1, 2016

Alabama Leaders Respond to Terror Attacks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, radical Islamists attacked the people of Brussels, Belgium, killing 34 people and wounding over 220, some critically in attacks on both the International Airport and the Maelbeek metro station.  Three terrorists were involved in the attack.  Two died at the scene, and a third is … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Byrne Says Give Us an ISIS Plan Now

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack on Brussels Belgium that killed 34 persons and wounded over 220. Later that same day in Washington, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) demanded that US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter produce an overdue report to Congress outlining the US … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Byrne Comments on President Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written following statement regarding President Barack H. Obama’s visit to Cuba. Congressman Byrne said, “I look forward to the day when the trade embargo is lifted, and we have fully normalized relations with Cuba. Ultimately, this decision must be … Continued
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March 22, 2016

First Alabama Airbus Takes First Flight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, the first Airbus A321 passenger jet built in Alabama took its maiden flight before it’s delivery to Jet Blue Airlines. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said, “It is a major milestone in the history of aviation manufacturing in Alabama to see the first Airbus aircraft produced in … Continued
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March 22, 2016

Shelby and Byrne Critical of Obama’s Decision to Appoint a Nominee to the Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 16, 2016 US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and US Representative Bradley Byrne both released statements in response to President Barack H. Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Shelby said, “President Obama and I strongly disagree on which direction … Continued
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March 17, 2016