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American Health Care Act withdrawn without a vote

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 25, 2017, the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration after both the Whitehouse and the Speaker of the House’s office realized they did not have the votes for passage. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) expressed disappointment upon the withdrawal of the American Health Care Act … Continued
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March 27, 2017

Roby supports American Health Care Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 22, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voiced her support for the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and called on her fellow House conservatives to keep their promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. In a speech from the House floor, Congresswoman Roby said “I’ve heard from countless … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Roby, Brooks join President’s bill signing ceremony for reauthorizing NASA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 21, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed into law bi-partisan legislation reauthorizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with $19.5 billion in funding and key policy provisions supporting the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The President was joined by a bipartisan set of legislators … Continued
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March 22, 2017

Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings begin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the US Senate finally began confirmation hearings on President Donald J. Trump’s selection to the US Supreme Court: Neil Gorsuch. Most of the Alabama congressional delegation has expressed their support for Gorsuch’s confirmation. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote on Monday, “Today the confirmation hearings … Continued
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March 22, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
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March 15, 2017

US Rep. Martha Roby selects Torrie Miller Matous as Chief of Staff

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — US Rep. Martha Roby (R-Alabama) has selected Montgomery-native Torrie Miller Matous to serve as her Chief of Staff, replacing her outgoing Chief of Staff Stephen Boyd. Roby, who represents Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, announced her decision Monday afternoon. In the new post, Matous will serve as the chief … Continued
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March 7, 2017

Alabama’s leaders react to Trump’s address to the Nation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, US President Donald J. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation praised the President afterwards for his performance which was televised nationally. US Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) said in a statement, “In tonight’s address, President Trump laid out … Continued
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March 1, 2017

Trump to address Congress tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Donald J Trump will address a joint session of Congress for the first time. On Monday, February 27, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an email to constituents, “As you may know, President Trump will address a Joint Sessions of Congress … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Lathan re-elected as ALGOP Chairman

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee met at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover and re-elected Chairman Terry Lathan. Chairman Lathan was elected without opposition as was the rest of the leadership team. The Chairman said in a statement, “I am deeply humbled to have earned … Continued
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February 28, 2017

House votes to strike-down Obama-era rule preventing states from defunding Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, the US House of Representative passed a House Joint Resolution striking dowm a last-minute Obama Administration rule that attempted to force states to direct their Title X public health dollars to abortion providers. Speaking on the House floor, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voiced her … Continued
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February 17, 2017