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Bonner Says Federal Bureaucracy Needs Additional Scrutiny

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in a written statement on Friday that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is disconnected from mainstream America and has been abusing its power. Representative Bonner said that the IRS, “Epitomizes what’s wrong with a Washington bureaucracy that’s largely disconnected from mainstream America … Continued
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June 10, 2013

Byrne to Announce Candidacy for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Senator and candidate for Governor Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced on Tuesday that he will run for the Congressional District One seat being vacated by the retirement of Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile made a formal announcement at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. Sen. Byrne said … Continued
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June 5, 2013

House Continues to Push for Obamacare Repeal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Representative Jo Bonner said, “It is increasingly clear that nothing short of outright repeal of Obamacare will prevent it from doing harm to our health care system and stifling job growth.” Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in a written statement, “On May 16, the … Continued
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June 3, 2013

Fincher Joins Crowded Field Considering Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republicans like their incumbent Congressmen. Primary challenges to Representatives Spencer Bachus, Jo Bonner, and Mo Brooks were easily defeated by the incumbents. Democratic challengers to Representatives Martha Roby, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt as well as Bachus and Brooks were similarly crushed in the 2012 election. Veteran U.S. Representative … Continued
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May 24, 2013

Quin Hillyer Announces Intent to Run for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congressman Jo Bonner announced his retirement from the U.S. Congress, in order to accept a position with the University of Alabama System. News of this vacancy has led to numerous potential candidates contemplating running for the office. The first to announce was columnist Quin Hillyer. American Spectator contributor … Continued
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May 24, 2013

Alabama Delegation Members Comment on IRS Persecution of Conservative Political Groups

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has admitted that the agency has targeted Americans specifically for their political activities and beliefs and apologized for their inappropriate behavior. From the beginning of the Tea Party movement, many members and organizers have charged that the IRS was over zealous in their … Continued
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May 16, 2013

Bonner Announces Airbus Groundbreaking in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile announced in his column that the Airbus groundbreaking will be Monday. Rep. Bonner wrote, “As I write this column, we are three days away from the official ceremony marking the beginning of construction of the $600 million aircraft assembly complex at Mobile’s … Continued
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April 8, 2013

Brooks Supports Ryan Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written statement on Thursday to announce his support and his vote for the Ryan Budget, the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution.  The House budget was crafted by the House Republicans and House budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R) from Wisconsin. The Ryan … Continued
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March 26, 2013