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Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation praises Sessions appointment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 18, 2016, President-Elect Donald J Trump (R) appointed US Senator Jefferson “Jeff” Beauregard Sessions, III, as the next Attorney General of the United States. Alabama’s congressional delegation released statements praising the nomination. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote in a statement, “Today President-elect Trump made an excellent choice … Continued
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November 24, 2016

Worley calls on Senate to reject Sessions nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, November 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley called the appointment of US Senator Jeff Sessions “disturbing” and called on the US Senate to reject Sen. Sessions as President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Attorney General. Chairwoman Worley said in a statement, “Donald Trump’s choice of Jefferson Beauregard … Continued
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November 21, 2016

U.S. House votes to continue Iran sanctions through 2026

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2016 the U.S. House of Representative voted to continue the sanctions against Iran through 2026. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) supports continuing the sanctions. Congresswoman Roby said on social media, “The House just voted to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act to continue sanctions on … Continued
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November 17, 2016

Gary Palmer says Americans delivered a clear message

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) won the highest percentage of victory during yesterday’s elections in Alabama. Palmer received 75 percent of the vote in District Six, giving him the highest victory compared to other federal races across the State. Congressman Palmer said in a statement, “Ann … Continued
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November 15, 2016

Incumbents Win All Races for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in the state of Alabama voted to send all of the Alabama congressional delegation back to Congress. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has served in the US Senate for the last 30 years and an overwhelming majority of Alabama voters wanted him to stay there. Alabama’s senior Senator … Continued
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November 9, 2016

Roby Introduces Legislation to Make Use of Unsecured Private Servers Illegal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 7, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced in an email newsletter to voters that she has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to be careless with national security information. FBI Director James Comey has twice cleared Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for any criminal … Continued
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November 9, 2016

Rep. Mike Rogers Still Plans to Vote for Donald Trump

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter AUBURN—After the latest hot-mic recordings and sexual assault allegations directed at the Republican presidential nominee, Rep. Mike Rogers (R) is still planning to vote for Donald Trump. “I plan to vote for Donald Trump for president,” Rogers said in a statement on his campaign site. “I have pledged … Continued
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October 17, 2016

Palmer Says Trump Should Ask for Forgiveness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, October 7, 2016, The Washington Post released an eleven year old tape, where current Republican Presidential nominee Donald J Trump spoke crudely about women. The tape includes the use of they p-word. Trump has been roundly criticized for his language and a number of politicians, including Alabama … Continued
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October 10, 2016

More Alabama Republicans Abandon Trump

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—More Republican members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation are adding on to condemnations against the Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R), Rep. Martha Roby (R) and Gov. Robert Bentley have abandoned the controversial Republican candidate. “It is now clear that Donald Trump is not fit … Continued
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October 8, 2016

Roby First to Denounce Trump

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—US Representative Martha Roby became the first member of Alabama Congressional Delegation to denounce Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. In an early morning press release, Roby said, “Donald Trump’s behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president, and I won’t vote for him.” Roby’s denouncement of Trump comes … Continued
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October 8, 2016