Rep. Gary Palmer

  By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Thursday, June 11, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was given the opportunity to be one of the few people in the world to read the secret Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement (as it is currently written) after demanding to be allowed to have a copy for review in a letter … Continued

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 6, was the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings in which 155,000 allied troops invaded 50 miles of heavily defended beach to free Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II.  Many of Alabama’s leaders paused to remember the sacrifices of those brave men that day. US Representative … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 1, US Representatives Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), and Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voted for HR1335, “The Strengthening Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act” (the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization) and issued statements saying that the changes will benefit Alabama fishermen. Congressman Byrne said: “Tonight was a big … Continued

Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 13, H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which bans abortion after 20 weeks was passed by the US House of Representatives.  All six Republican members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation voted for the Pro-Life legislation. Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) voted against. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 30, the US House of Representatives passed the 2016 budget resolution 226 to 197. US Representative Gary Palmer, a member of the House Budget Committee, voted for the budget resolution that resulted from the House/Senate Budget conference. Congressman Palmer said in a written statement, “As I have … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) as a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, participated in a hearing entitled “Hydraulic Fracturing: Banning Proven Technologies on Possibilities Instead of Probabilities.”   Following the hearing Rep. Palmer said that there are no confirmed instances … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 21, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted for a resolution to reject a Washington DC directive which would limit the rights of Pro-Life groups and businesses in our Nation’s Capital City. US Representative Palmer said in a statement: “The right to life and the right to free … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 15, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee, commented on the President’s unilateral commitment to the UN to reduce carbon emissions by 28 percent in the next decade. US Representative Palmer said in a written statement, “I have a long history of advocating … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 26, President Barack H. Obama visited Birmingham where he delivered a speech on “Middleclass Economics.”  US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) issued a statement on the President’s visit. Congressman Palmer wrote, “As an Alabamian, I want to welcome President Obama to my State. Alabama is a diverse … Continued