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Rep. Brooks Will Be the Vice-Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville announced on Tuesday that the Congressman had been chosen to serve as Vice-Chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee in the 113th Congress by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. According to the Congressman’s statement, the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee oversees … Continued
January 9, 2013

Brooks Announces Committee Assignments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville announced on Friday that the GOP Conference had voted to assign Congressman Brooks to the House Armed Services Committee, the Space and Technology Committee and (new for the 113th Congress) the Foreign Affairs Committee. Representative Brooks said, “All three of these committee … Continued
January 8, 2013

Bonner, Rogers, Bachus, Brooks, and Roby Explain Opposition to Fiscal Cliff Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter All six Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against the Biden/McConnell fiscal cliff deal on Tuesday which raised taxes on 77% of American households, while avoiding making significant cuts to federal spending and postponing sequestration for 60 days and dealing with the farm bill for 9 months. … Continued
January 3, 2013

Fiscal Conservatives Shocked and Disappointed by Fiscal Cliff Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While America did not go over the fiscal cliff and most of the Bush tax cuts were retained in the Biden/McConnell deal which was supported by House Speaker John Boehner (R) from Ohio the bipartisan plan did very little to address the longterm issues of the budget. Fiscal conservatives … Continued
January 2, 2013

Congress Passes Fiscal Cliff Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate overwhelmingly passed a fiscal cliff deal 89 to 8 on Monday night that was crafted by Vice President Jo Biden (D) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) from Kentucky. Alabama Senator Richard Shelby (R) voted “no” while Sen. Jeff Sessions voted for the measure. The U.S. House … Continued
January 2, 2013

Brooks Speaks Out Against Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville spoke on the floor of the U.S. House against tax increases on the American people demanded by members of the Democratic Party and the then looming fiscal cliff. Rep. Brooks said, “By every economic measure, the Bush Tax Cuts were … Continued
January 2, 2013

Alabama Leaders Remember ‘The Day that Will Live in Infamy.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday was December 7th. On that day 72 years ago Air aviators and submarines of the Japanese Imperial navy attacked the U.S. Navy base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by surprise. The one hour and fifty-five minute surprise aerial attack killed 2,335 U.S. Servicemen and wounded 1,143. 68 American civilians were … Continued
December 10, 2012

Patrick Scheuermann Is Named New Director of Marshall Space Flight Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, NASA administrator Charles Golden announced that Patrick Scheuermann will be the new Direcrtor of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Former MSFC Director Robert Lightfoot moved to NASA headquarters months ago to be the Acting Associate Administrator. Administrator Golden named Director Lightfoot the Associate Administrator, that is … Continued
September 26, 2012

Brooks Says America Should Stop Risking American Lives In Countries Where Our Role is Not Appreciated and there is No Belief in Liberty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville commented on American foreign policy in his monthly newsletter to his Fifth District constituents. Congressman Brooks said, “In recent days, rising tension in the Middle East has been acutely felt here at home with the tragic murder of U.S. Ambassador to … Continued
September 21, 2012

Mo Brooks Takes Stand Against Worsening Debt Crisis With “NO” Vote on Continuing Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville voted “No” on the Continuing Resolution, H.J.R. 117. In a written statement Brooks said that he opposes “Stop and Go” funding that harms defense, NASA, and government contractors Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted “no” on Continuing Resolution H.J.Res … Continued
September 17, 2012