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Roby Says that Farm Bill is a Top Legislative Priority for Her

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby said that passage of the oft delayed Farm Bill is a top legislative priority for her and urged the conference committee to show the nation that its leaders can come together and deliver for the American people. Rep. Roby said in a statement to the … Continued
October 31, 2013

Republicans Angry Over Revelation that Administration Knew Millions Would Lose Health Insurance

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter NBC News has revealed that when President Obama assured Americans that have health insurance they like they could keep their health insurance the administration knew (like everyone with any understanding of how insurance works knew) that that was untrue. Alabama Republicans were quick to join the chorus of conservative … Continued
October 30, 2013

Roby Fighting for Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday the House voted to pass five bi-partisan bills that are designed to provide critical resources and assistance to the nation’s veterans. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery announced that the five bills demonstrate a bi-partisan commitment to improving the lives of those who have served the country. … Continued
October 30, 2013

Roby’s Benghazi Questions Drawing Attention in the White House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Fox News investigative reporter, James Rosen asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney for answers about Benghazi based on issues raised by U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery about the military’s forward preparedness leading up to the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. On … Continued
October 22, 2013

Roby Blasts Shutdown As a Bad Strategy that She Knew Would Never Work

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said in a written statement, she could not support a Senate-concocted deal that increases the nation’s debt limit by half a trillion dollars with no reforms to spending. Rep. Roby said that the whole shutting the government strategy was ineffective and only weakened … Continued
October 18, 2013

Roby Comments On Classified Benghazi Briefing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) released a statement following a classified subcommittee briefing from Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about the events of September 11 and 12, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya. Representative Roby said, “I am grateful to General Dempsey for spending the morning … Continued
October 14, 2013

Roby Votes to Restore Funding for Military Death Benefits

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation restoring funding for military death benefits during the government shutdown. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery joined the entire House in voting for the legislation after the Pentagon refused to pay promised death benefits for four soldiers and one Marine … Continued
October 10, 2013

Roby Says She Never Wanted A Government Shutdown

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that she never wanted a government shutdown and expressed hope that the passage of the Pay our Military Act shows that Congress can work together even during a government shutdown. In an email to constituents over the weekend, Representative Roby wrote, “As … Continued
October 9, 2013

Roby Writes Letter to Obama About Defense Furloughs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery wrote President Obama urging the President to enforce a law recently enacted to protect the jobs of key civilian military personnel during the government shutdown. On Thursday there were reports that hundreds of civilian workers in Troy at Alabama’s Sikorsky helicopter facility could … Continued
October 7, 2013

Roby Calling on Reid and Obama to Negotiate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reprter We are entering day four of a partial government shutdown that has closed parks, furloughed thousands of non-essential federal workers, indefinitely postponed small business administration loans, and delayed or imperiled numerous other government functions and both sides appear to be digging in. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery went … Continued
October 4, 2013