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Brooks to vote against Healthcare plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the House plan to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. No Democrats are expected to vote for the American Health Care Act, so keeping as many Republican votes as possible … Continued
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March 23, 2017

Roby, Brooks join President’s bill signing ceremony for reauthorizing NASA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 21, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed into law bi-partisan legislation reauthorizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with $19.5 billion in funding and key policy provisions supporting the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The President was joined by a bipartisan set of legislators … Continued
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March 22, 2017

Palmer votes against American Health Care Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 16, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was one of three Republicans on the House Budget Committee to vote against the American Health Care Act. Congressman Gary Palmer issued the following statement: “We have one opportunity to answer the healthcare crisis the American people are facing. In … Continued
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March 17, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
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March 15, 2017

Alabama’s leaders react to Trump’s address to the Nation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, US President Donald J. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation praised the President afterwards for his performance which was televised nationally. US Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) said in a statement, “In tonight’s address, President Trump laid out … Continued
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March 1, 2017

House votes to strike-down Obama-era rule preventing states from defunding Planned Parenthood

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, the US House of Representative passed a House Joint Resolution striking dowm a last-minute Obama Administration rule that attempted to force states to direct their Title X public health dollars to abortion providers. Speaking on the House floor, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voiced her … Continued
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February 17, 2017

Brooks Calls 9th Circuit Court of Appeals the Most Error-Prone and Reversed Circuit Court of Appeal

By Brandon Moseley Friday, February 10, 2017 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) announced that he was disappointed with the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Donald J. Trump’s immigration Executive Order. Congressman Brooks said, “I am disappointed the 9th Circuit Court, often the most error-prone and reversed circuit court … Continued
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February 15, 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

Alabama Delegation reacts to Trump immigration orders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 30, 2017, there has been global reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s controversial orders on refugees and persons traveling with passports from countries linked to terrorism. Most of the reaction from the Alabama Congressional delegation was positive. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement on Monday … Continued
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January 31, 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