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Alabama Leaders Remember September 11th

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Many of Alabama’s elected officials took time Tuesday to issue statements remembering the September 11th attack. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said that, “Flags are flying at half-staff at the Alabama Capitol honoring the memory of those our country lost on 9/11/01.” Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks said, … Continued
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September 12, 2012

Bonner Asks President: Where Are the Jobs?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile writing in a statement Friday questioned President Barack H. Obama’s economic policy. Congressman Bonner said, “The president promised in February of 2009 – a month after taking office – that his stimulus plan would keep unemployment below eight percent. As we enter the … Continued
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August 27, 2012

Bonner Says House Stands Behind America’s Job Creators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile addressed the subject of the economy this week in a written statement. Rep. Bonner said, “Last week the president took credit for his handling of the economy, noting in a California speech, “We tried our plan and it worked.”  With all due respect, … Continued
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July 31, 2012

Ron Paul’s ‘Audit the Fed’ Bill Passes in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a bill introduced by Rep. Ron Paul (R) from Texas. Rep. Paul is the Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.  H.R. 459 would authorize a full and complete audit of the Federal Reserve System to … Continued
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July 26, 2012

Bonner Says Airbus is Only the Beginning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said in his regular column that he is optimistic about the state’s ability to recruit Airbus suppliers and more jobs to South Alabama. Rep. Bonner said, “Successful economic development is deeply rooted in relationships.  While Airbus’ decision to build their first American aircraft … Continued
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July 17, 2012

More Republican Reaction to President Obama’s Victory in Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Supreme Court upheld most of President Obama’s landmark legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).  Politicians and elected officials have both rushed to release statements about what has been billed as the biggest Supreme Court decision in forty years. Congressman Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile said, … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Sessions and Bonner Say RESTORE Act Appears Headed Towards Passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile and U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) representing the people of Alabama both released statements after a Congressional conference committee reached agreement on a Transportation Bill and included a compromise version of the RESTORE Act in the final draft of the bill. Rep. … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Port of Mobile Gets $12 million TIGER Grant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) a $12 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.  The money will be used to develop the Garrows Bend Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) better … Continued
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June 20, 2012