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State Leaders angered over three-day Snapper season

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama fishermen can only catch and keep Red Snapper for three days this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that the 2017 Gulf of Mexico Federal Red Snapper Recreational Seasons open for the private angling and Federally permitted for-hire components on June 1, 2017, at 12:01 … Continued
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May 3, 2017

Byrne will not run for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 1, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he will not be among the candidates running in the Special Election for the US Senate seat that was vacated when Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) resigned to assume a post as US Attorney General for the Trump Administration. … Continued
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May 2, 2017

Neil Gorsuch joins the Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 10, 2017, Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as a US Supreme Court Justice. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Sen. Shelby said, “I was proud to support and confirm Judge … Continued
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April 11, 2017

Chad Carlough announced as Byrne’s new Chief of Staff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 28, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that Chad Carlough will serve as his new Chief of Staff and Seth Morrow will serve as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Congressman Byrne said, “Chad and Seth have served Alabama’s First Congressional District exceptionally well in their current … Continued
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March 30, 2017

American Health Care Act withdrawn without a vote

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 25, 2017, the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration after both the Whitehouse and the Speaker of the House’s office realized they did not have the votes for passage. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) expressed disappointment upon the withdrawal of the American Health Care Act … Continued
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March 27, 2017

Obamacare repeal and replacement postponed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, the US House of Representatives was supposed to vote on the American Health Care Act to replace the unpopular Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The vote did not happen when it became apparent that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) did … Continued
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March 24, 2017

Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings begin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the US Senate finally began confirmation hearings on President Donald J. Trump’s selection to the US Supreme Court: Neil Gorsuch. Most of the Alabama congressional delegation has expressed their support for Gorsuch’s confirmation. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote on Monday, “Today the confirmation hearings … Continued
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March 22, 2017

Byrne supports Trump budget proposals

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, 2017, US Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montorse) issued a statement in support of President Donald J. Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018. Congressman Byrne said: “I applaud President Trump and his administration for their commitment to scaling back the Federal government. It is critical that we … Continued
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March 17, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
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March 15, 2017