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Byrne Votes For Omnibus Spending Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Historically the President submits a budget. Congress submits their own budget then in August and September 16 different appropriations bills each go through the budget process until a final budget is passed sometime between October and December then that is signed by the President after much partisan negotiations. That … Continued
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December 12, 2014

Byrne Says Obama Immigration Action Sets Dangerous Precedent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congress writes the laws. Courts interpret the laws. Presidents enforce the laws. This simplistic mantra has been memorized by school kids since the U.S. Constitution was written in the late 18th Century. It never has exactly worked like that. Presidents, like your local police officer, have always had some … Continued
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December 11, 2014

Byrne Votes For ABLE Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 3, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) said that the ABLE Act is the first major piece of legislation affecting Americans with disabilities in nearly 25 years. Rep. Byrne joined a bipartisan group of Congress members in voting for the legislation on Wednesday. U.S. Representative Byrne said … Continued
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December 8, 2014

Byrne Critical of Jeh Johnson’s Defense of Obama Amnesty Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 3, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) issued written comments in which he was critical of President Obama’s recently announced Executive amnesty program for millions of undocumented immigrants. Congressman Byrne said in a written statement on Facebook, “Secretary Johnson struggled to defend President Obama’s executive … Continued
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December 5, 2014

Reactions to Executive Amnesty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On November 4, the American people rejected President Barack H. Obama’s policies up and down the ballot. On November 20, Obama struck back and declared an unprecedented amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants as well as changes to America’s immigration laws to allow in more legal immigrants. Alabama Republican … Continued
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November 21, 2014

Byrne Supports New Authorization of Force Against ISIL

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) said in a statement that he supports President Barack H. Obama’s (D) decision to ask for new authorization from Congress to fight the growing menace of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Representative Byrne said on Facebook, “I believe … Continued
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November 11, 2014

Roby and Byrne Comments on VA Termination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Someone has finally lost their job in the VA scandal that plagued dozens of Veterans Administration hospitals across the country. On Friday, October 24, former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care Systems (CAVHCS) director James Talton has been officially terminated for his alleged failures in leadership at CAVHCS. U.S. Representatives … Continued
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October 27, 2014

Brooks and Byrne Support Travel Ban From Ebola Infected Countries

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, October 12, Congressman Mo Brooks, (R) from Huntsville, called for the Obama administration to ban travelers from Ebola infected West African Countries from entering the United States. On Thursday the Huntsville Congressman was joined by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) and Speaker of the House John … Continued
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October 17, 2014

Alabama Delegation Divided on Arming Syrian Rebels

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 17 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke on the House floor in support of an amendment to authorize the arming and training of Syrian rebels as part of the strategy to defeat the barbaric Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) joining Congresswoman Terri … Continued
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September 18, 2014