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Palmer and Senator Mike Lee Introduce Agency Accountability Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 3, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and conservative US Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Agency Accountability Act (AAA), requiring that all fines, fees, penalties, and other unappropriated funds collected by federal agencies to be transferred to the Treasury, and subject to the appropriations process. Congressman … Continued
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February 7, 2017

Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Jeff Sessions confirmation recommended by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday February 1, 2017, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, on a party line vote, recommended that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) be confirmed as the next US Attorney General. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media, “Great news: The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator … Continued
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February 2, 2017

Gorsuch is a popular choice with Alabama elected leaders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump announced that US Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch is his pick to fill the US Supreme Court opening created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Gorsuch was a popular choice for Alabama’s elected leaders. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released … Continued
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February 1, 2017

March for Life Held in Washington

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27, 2016 thousands of Pro-Life advocates marched on Washington D.C. urging that abortions be limited and that the controversial Roe versus Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision be overturned. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) said on social media, “The March for Life is happening in Washington today. This cause … Continued
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January 30, 2017

Annual March for Life in Washington on Friday

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27 over 100,000 protestors will be in Washington D.C. for the annual March for Life. According to original reporting by the ‘New York Times’ Vice President Mike Pence (R) will address the annual March for Life on Friday. Scheduled speakers include Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to President Trump; Cardinal Timothy … Continued
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January 27, 2017

Trump orders on border a first step Byrne calls exciting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 25, 2017, President Donald J Trump signed a series of executive actions designed to improve border security and remove criminal illegal aliens. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation were quick to praise Pres. Trump’s actions. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) commended President Trump on his decision to issue … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Bill banning taxpayer support for abortions passes the House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter January 24, 2017, the US House of Representatives passed HR7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “Today, the House of Representatives voted in support of strong, pro-life legislation to permanently ban taxpayer funding for abortion. … Continued
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January 25, 2017

Shelby co-sponsors Pro-Life legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 23, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he was co-sponsoring Senate bill S184 to prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to kill the unborn. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “As Americans gather for the annual March for Life this Friday, I am proud to … Continued
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January 25, 2017

Roby says Trump’s restoration of Mexico City policy a sign Trump will be powerful Pro-Life ally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 23, 2017, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed an executive order reinstating “The Mexico City Policy” which states that foreign non-governmental organizations may not receive funding from the United States Federal government if they promote abortion as family planning. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an … Continued
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January 24, 2017