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Alabama Delegation Dealing with Sequester Issue

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter During the Presidential debates, Republican challenger Mitt Romney warned of the looming sequestration cuts that would hit unless Congress and the President were able to come to terms on deficit reduction. President Barack H. Obama dismissively told the television audience that night that that would never happen. The people … Continued
March 7, 2013

Bonner and Roby Critical of President Obama’s State of Union Address

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday President Barack H. Obama (D) delivered a state of the Union speech that was heavy on expanding government power and spending.  Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Auburn both issued statements after President Obama’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night. … Continued
February 13, 2013

Bonner Advocates Putting the Reins on Costly Regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile issued a written statement to discuss the growing weight of costly federal regulations under which American businesses are forced to operate. Representative Bonner said, “Businesses don’t operate in a vacuum.  If Uncle Sam makes it harder for them to stay profitable, the impact … Continued
February 11, 2013

Aderholt and Bonner Both Vote For PLAN Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressmen Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville and Jo Bonner both voted for H.R. 444, the Require a PLAN Act.  The legislation would require that the White House show a clear path to a balanced budget.  The conservative Congressman issued a written statement to explain his vote. Representative Aderholt said, … Continued
February 8, 2013

Hurricane Sandy Aid Passes the House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile voted for the $50.7 billion emergency aid package for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which hit New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and other states in the Northeast.  Congressman Mo Brooks voted against the package. Representative Bonner said, “I supported this disaster aid after … Continued
January 22, 2013

Bonner Says That Obama is Opposed to Working with Conservatives on Debt Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile in his weekly column discussed the debt crisis and the difficulty that Republicans are having dealing with President Obama on the debt and hints that he might support a government shutdown over the approaching debt ceiling to attempt to force the President … Continued
January 15, 2013

113th Congress Sworn In on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama delegation to the 113th Congress is a repeat of the Alabama congressional delegation for the 112th Congress.  All seven of Alabama’s U.S. Representatives easily crushed their opposition in both their party primaries and in the general election. The 112th Congress worked through the New Year’s holidays due … Continued
January 4, 2013

Bonner, Rogers, Bachus, Brooks, and Roby Explain Opposition to Fiscal Cliff Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter All six Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against the Biden/McConnell fiscal cliff deal on Tuesday which raised taxes on 77% of American households, while avoiding making significant cuts to federal spending and postponing sequestration for 60 days and dealing with the farm bill for 9 months. … Continued
January 3, 2013

Congress Passes Fiscal Cliff Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate overwhelmingly passed a fiscal cliff deal 89 to 8 on Monday night that was crafted by Vice President Jo Biden (D) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) from Kentucky. Alabama Senator Richard Shelby (R) voted “no” while Sen. Jeff Sessions voted for the measure. The U.S. House … Continued
January 2, 2013

America is Poised to Go Over the Fiscal Cliff

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate adjourned Sunday evening without voting to pass anything to address the fiscal cliff crisis which threatens to raise taxes on almost all American workers. Every tax bracket will pay more taxes in 2013 than they did in 2012 and many more Americans will pay income taxes.  A … Continued
December 31, 2012