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Electoral College votes for Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 19, 2016, Alabama’s Republican Electors met in Montgomery and there were no surprises as all nine voted—as they had pledged—for Donald Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) was present for the historic moment. Representative Roby wrote in an email … Continued
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December 20, 2016

Roby defends controversial F-35 program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 13, 2016 US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) defended the controversial F-35 fighter program. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “You may have seen a lot of discussion today about President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. As I told WSFA earlier, I don’t think the president-elect was … Continued
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December 19, 2016

Roby says that Central Alabama VA is improving

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 12, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote in an email newsletter to constituents that the long troubled Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is showing improvement. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “I’m pleased to report that the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), once ranked the … Continued
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December 13, 2016

Shelby supports NDAA raising soldiers’ pay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 8, 2016, the US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that the NDAA gives America’s fighting men and women their largest pay increase in six years. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I … Continued
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December 9, 2016

21st Century Cures Act passes with Shelby’s support

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 7, 2016, the US Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act, HR34, with bipartisan support. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) supported the legislation and said that the bill will take critical steps to fight the opioid epidemic and will foster needed changes in the healthcare infrastructure. Senator … Continued
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December 8, 2016

Roby supports Faster Care for Veterans Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the US House of Representatives passed the Faster Care for Veterans Act, HR4352. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) supported the legislation to reform the troubled Veterans Administration (VA) Health Care System). Roby said that the bill would allow veterans to self schedule their own medical … Continued
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December 7, 2016

House passes National Defense Authorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 2, 2016, the US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on a bipartisan basis. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said on social media, “National defense is the most important constitutional duty of the federal government. As a member of the House Armed … Continued
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December 5, 2016

Roby praises Trump’s cabinet appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that she is impressed by many of the cabinet selections that President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) has made thus far. Congresswoman Roby said, “I’ve always believed that good leaders surround themselves with smart, capable people, and that’s what President-elect … Continued
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December 3, 2016

Roby critical of Obama’s reaction to Castro’s death

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 21, 2016, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) expressed disappointment in President Barack H. Obama’s response to the news that longtime Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro has died. Rep. Roby’s comments were made in an email to constituents. Roby wrote, “As you’re probably aware, we started this past weekend … Continued
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November 30, 2016