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Reform Bills Introduced Following Hubbard Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For twenty months, the Alabama House of Representatives operated with a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over it. Then, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was indicted on 23 counts of felony ethics law violations. Speaker Hubbard maintained his innocence and allegedly used the power of his office … Continued
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August 20, 2016

Rogers Says that Democrats Sit-in Was a Publicity Stunt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 28, 2016, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) called a failed sit-in by House Democrats to force the US House of Representatives to bring up gun control legislation a disruptive publicity stunt. Congressman Rogers said in a statement, “President Obama’s plan to defeat ISIS and protect our homeland … Continued
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June 27, 2016

Alabama Leaders Respond to Terror Attacks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, radical Islamists attacked the people of Brussels, Belgium, killing 34 people and wounding over 220, some critically in attacks on both the International Airport and the Maelbeek metro station.  Three terrorists were involved in the attack.  Two died at the scene, and a third is … Continued
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March 23, 2016

Shelby, Rogers and Byrne Say Prisoners at Guantanamo Pose a Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 23, President Barack H. Obama announced plans to remove the remaining prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay to prisons on the US mainland. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), US Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and Mike Rogers (R-Saks) all released statements blasting President Obama’s plan to close down … Continued
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February 24, 2016

Congress Passes Legislation to Repeal Controversial Waters Rules

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 14, the US House of Representatives this week passed a resolution to overturn the controversial Obama Administration redefinition of “Waters of the United States” in the Clean Water Act to include all manner of small areas where waters collects, such as ditches, puddles and ponds. Obama’s … Continued
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January 14, 2016

Rogers Comments on North Korean Hydrogen Bomb Test

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 6, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after learning from news reports that North Korea said it had conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test. Congressman Rogers “We are watching seven years of President … Continued
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January 8, 2016

Alabama Leaders Promise to Fight for Your Second Amendment Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 4, a number of Alabama’s Congressional delegation released statements critical of President Barack H. Obama’s anticipated gun control by Presidential executive order. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “The latest news that President Obama plans to circumvent Congress and attempt to restrict the … Continued
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January 5, 2016

Roby and Rogers Attend VA Clinic Opening

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 14, US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Mike Rogers (R-Saks) joined VA leaders and community partners to cut the ribbon on the Central Alabama VA’s new Chantilly clinic in Montgomery. Joining Reps. Roby and Rogers were: Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson, Southeast Regional VA … Continued
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December 22, 2015

Palmer, Rogers, Byrne Explain Votes Opposing Omnibus Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 18, the massive omnibus spending bill that funds the government until the end of September easily passed the US House of Representatives.  US Representatives Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), and Mike Rogers (R-Saks) each separately released statements explaining why they voted no on the legislation. … Continued
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December 21, 2015

Obama Administration Defends Syrian Refugee Policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, November 20, Secretary of State John Kerry and Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson sent a joint letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) defending President Obama’s Syrian refugee policy and denying Bentley’s request that the Administration share more information about the Syrian refugees that the Administration … Continued
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November 26, 2015