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Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued

August 11, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued

August 5, 2016

Byrne Applauds Major Transportation Grant Awarded to Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, US Representative Bradley Byrne today celebrated news that the City of Mobile will receive a $14,465,044 TIGER discretionary grant from the Federal Department of Transportation for the “One Mobile” project, which will reconstruct Broad and Beauregard Streets. Congressman Byrne said, “I am so pleased to report … Continued

July 27, 2016

Terrorists Strike Germany

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 22, 2016, an 18 year-old man with a gun attacked a McDonalds and a shopping mall in Munich Germany. As of press time nine were confirmed dead in the terrorist attack in Munich. The violence ended only when the shooter killed himself. US Representative Bradley Byrne … Continued

July 25, 2016

Illegal Aliens Will Not be Housed on Alabama Military Installations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 15, the Obama Administration announced that they have made the decision not to use military bases in Alabama to house illegal alien teens and children, who are detained at the US border. Several members of the Alabama Congressional delegation had fought the move to turn military bases … Continued

July 19, 2016

Alabama Reacts to Attack on Police in Baton Rouge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17, 2016: Three police officers are dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after another attack by militants. Four other officers were hit in the gun battle, that someone later posted a video of on the internet. One militant was also killed, and as of press time, authorities were … Continued

July 18, 2016

Byrne Says World Must Respond With Solidarity and Strength to Terrorist Attack in France

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 14, a terrorist drove a truck through the crowded city streets of Nice, France at speed intentionally killing dozens of people. The driver reportedly fired guns into the crowd before he was finally gunned down by French police. As of press time 84 people were reported killed … Continued

July 15, 2016

House Passes Conscience Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that the US House of Representatives have passed Conscience Protection Act, Senate Bill 304. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social media, “GOOD NEWS: The House today passed the Conscience Protection Act. This bill will would prohibit the federal … Continued

July 14, 2016

House Approves Byrne Bill to Improve Infrastructure at HBCUs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 11, the US House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-North Carolina) that would help improve infrastructure for our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The House approved HR5530, the HBCU Capital Financing Improvement Act by … Continued

July 12, 2016

Working Together to Solve Problems

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Is it really as bad as it seems? That is a question I get all the time. People want to know if the partisanship and gridlock in Washington is actually like what they see on television. The short answer is no. The reality is Republicans and Democrats often work together … Continued

July 11, 2016