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Reaction to shooting at Congressional baseball practice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the entire nation was shocked when a lone gunman opened fire on US Congress members practicing for a charity baseball game. Five people including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) were shot. The shooter was killed by police. A number of leaders expressed their shock … Continued
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June 15, 2017

Alabama Republicans support Jeff Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding allegations that Donald J. Trump colluded with the Russian government to defeat Hillary R. Clinton (D) in the 2016 election. Most Alabama Republican leaders remain skeptical of the allegations and still … Continued
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June 14, 2017

Alabama Leaders react to James Comey’s testimony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, June 8, 2017, former FBI Director James Comey testified about his private meeting with President Trump. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “Today’s testimony by James Comey was more of a media circus than any sort of productive hearing. As I have said before, we should allow … Continued
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June 9, 2017

Memorial Day messages from Alabama leaders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Monday, May 29, 2017, is Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is the day that the United States remembers all of the fallen in our many wars from the American Revolution to today’s Global War on Terror.  Veterans Day honors those who fought in our Nation’s wars.  Armed Forces Day … Continued
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May 29, 2017

Shelby announces $2.2 million for Mobile Airport improvements

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 22, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R) today reported that the Mobile Airport Authority has been awarded a $2.2 million federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant awarded by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding will service facilities at the Mobile Regional Airport. “Airport infrastructure directly impacts … Continued
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May 23, 2017

Congress works on several bills for National Police Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This week is National Police Week and the US Congress has passed a series of bills intended to help Law Enforcement officers. US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) announced that he was supporting S. 1134, the Back the Blue Act, sponsored by US Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas). Sen. Strange said, … Continued
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May 20, 2017

Roy Moore Signs Papers to Run for Senate Seat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 9, 2017 former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was at Alabama Republican Party headquarters in Hoover in order to sign the documents officially making his a candidate for U.S. Senate. Chief Justice Moore said, “I am here to sign the qualification papers with the state. This is … Continued
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May 10, 2017

Ford will not run for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 8, 2017, State Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) announced that he will not be among the candidates running in the Special Election for the US Senate seat that was vacated when Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) resigned to assume a post as US Attorney General for the Trump Administration. Representative … Continued
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May 9, 2017

US House votes to repeal and replace Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 4, 2017, the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives kept their promise to the American people and voted to repeal the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, commonly known as Obamacare. They are replacing it with the equally controversial American Health … Continued
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May 5, 2017

Roby’s workplace flexibility passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 2, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby’s (R-Montgomery) bill to offer working Americans more choice and flexibility with time in the workplace passed the US House of Representatives. HR1180 the Working Families Flexibility Act, would give workers in the private sector the option to convert their accrued overtime … Continued
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May 4, 2017