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House Passes Every Student Succeeds Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 2, the US House of Representatives approved a final bill, the Every Student Succeeds Act, that reduces the federal footprint in education and replaces the controversial No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.  US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) both released statements supporting the … Continued
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December 3, 2015

Roby Says American Energy Revolution, Not Government Mandates, Is Responsible for Dropping Emissions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, President Obama met in Europe with multinational leaders not to discuss the global fight against ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Boko Haram, but rather to discuss climate change.  US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) warned that the President is likely going to demand even greater restrictions on … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family.  Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued
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November 27, 2015

Roby Says Obama Still has no Plan to Defeat ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 23, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote “That we still lack a long-term strategy to defeat the Islamic State.”  The recent Paris terror attacks have brought a renewed emphasis on dealing with the international terrorist groups, whose army has conquered a territory roughly the size of Indiana. … Continued
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November 24, 2015

Roby and Aderholt Support House Syrian Refugee Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, November 19, the US House of Representatives passed HR4038 to mitigate the national security risks presented by President Obama’s plan to allow as many as 10,000 Syrian refugees to resettle in the United States in 2016.  HR4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015, … Continued
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November 23, 2015

Roby Questions Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) questioned former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) about what she called a “troubling” email exchange between State Department employees regarding Clinton’s awareness of the American presence and security situation in Benghazi, Libya months before the September 11, 2012 terrorist … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Roby Urging Voters to Put Pressure on Obama to Sign the NDAA

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) calling on voters to help pressure President Barack H. Obama and Senate Democrats to support the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, HR1735. Rep. Roby said in a statement “I have good news and bad news. The good news is the … Continued
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October 8, 2015

Roby Campaign Defends Record

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, Tea Party activist Becky Gerritson announced that she is running for the Second Congressional District seat currently held by Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). The Martha Roby for Congress campaign responded to Thursday’s announcement by Wetumpka Tea Party President Gerritson afterwards. Roby spokesman Todd Stacy … Continued
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October 5, 2015

Gerritson Announces Candidacy for Congress Challenging Roby

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 1, an estimated 120 people were in a park in Wetumpka to hear Becky Gerritson formally declare her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress representing Alabama’s Second Congressional District. The prominent Wetumpka Tea Party co-founder and President said in a statement, “I am humbled to … Continued
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October 2, 2015

Roby Vows to “Fight to the End” to Defund Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Congressman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) continued to try to rally Pro-Life forces in the Republican Caucus to “fight to the end” to stop federal funding for Planned Parenthood.  To that end Roby on Wednesday introduced special legislation giving Congress one more opportunity in the government … Continued
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October 2, 2015