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Rep. Martha Roby

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What happened to the Republican Party?

I feel bad for Rep. Martha Roby.  Whenever Roby pops up on screen at one of the now-common House hearings about whatever set of laws Trump has violated this week, you can almost see the internal battle that’s taking place in Roby’s head and heart.  She knows the president is an awful human who has … Continued
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July 25, 2019

House passes Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representative passed HR36 the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.  HR36 would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, … Continued
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October 4, 2017

Alabama leaders react to Las Vegas mass shooting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On the night of Sunday, October 1, 2017, a 64-year-old heavily armed gunman opened concentrated fire on an outdoor country music concert in Las Vegas from a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, approximately 450 yards away.  Alabama leaders responded to the tragedy, which is … Continued
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October 3, 2017

Roby supports removal of criminal alien gang members

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, spoke in support of HR3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, and said that Congress’ first priority must be to keep Americans safe. HR3697 combats criminal alien gang violence by amending existing law to make a person’s history of … Continued
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September 20, 2017

Roby says appropriations fully funds National Defense and down payment on Border Wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that fully funds government operations for the next fiscal year. U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, said the bill demonstrates House Republicans’ commitment to setting responsible spending priorities. Roby said that HR3354, the Make America Prosperous and Secure Appropriations Act, … Continued
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September 15, 2017

Roby votes against raising the debt ceiling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 8, 2017, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, voted against a bill that she said would raise the nation’s debt limit without reforms to curb wasteful spending. Congresswoman Roby said, “Congress has no business raising the nation’s debt limit without reining in the runaway spending that is causing … Continued
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September 11, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby promotes her Balanced Budget Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) says we need a Balanced Budget Amendment, and has written one herself. Congresswoman Roby wrote to constituents and supporters, “Friends, with the end of the fiscal year approaching on September 30, Congress will soon begin finalizing appropriations Legislation to fund … Continued
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August 10, 2017

Chairwoman Granger tours Montgomery military installations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 23, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) hosted Defense Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) in Montgomery for a tour of area military installations.  The two powerful Republican Congresswomen toured Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field, where Roby was eager “show off” … Continued
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July 25, 2017

Roby tells Senators to get to work

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 19, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Alabama) reacted to the Senate’s failure to repeal and replace Obamacare and chastised the Senate, saying that despite differing opinions and solutions, the Senate needs to come together to deliver results for the American people. Congresswoman Roby said in her videotaped … Continued
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July 20, 2017