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Bachus Bill to Reform Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Passes in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the House Financial Services Committee passed a bill sponsored by Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia to make the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) more accountable to the people that it regulates. The CFPB is of one of the federal government’s largest and most powerful regulatory agencies. … Continued
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November 26, 2013

Mathis Addresses Rainy Day Patriots

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs spoke to the Rainy Day Patriots on Tuesday in the Tea Party group’s candidate forum at the Homewood Library. Dr. Mathis is running for the United States Congress from the Sixth Congressional District. Mathis said that he has been endorsed by Freedom … Continued
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November 14, 2013

Veterans Day Parade Today In Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 95 years ago, the armistice was signed ending the ‘War to End All Wars’…..It did not end war, but for decades today would be remembered as Armistice day.  All the veterans of World War I are dead now, but their memory and their example remains.  Their children fought in … Continued
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November 11, 2013

Mathis Campaigns Against Obamacare: Launches Website to Tell Alabama’s Stories About Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs is running for Congress in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, but he is also running strongly against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare). Dr. Mathis announced that his new website: HandsOffOurHealthcare.com will allow citizens around the state … Continued
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November 8, 2013

Bachus and Sewell Introduce a Resolution Recognizing Birmingham’s Veterans Day Commemorations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia introduced a resolution to recognize the good work that the Birmingham Veterans Day Commemorations play each year. The resolution cites Birmingham as “home to the first and longest-running national celebration of Veterans Day.” National Veterans … Continued
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November 7, 2013

Mathis Defends Jamestown Associates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, the Dr. Chad Mathis for Congress campaign released a statement defending their embattled campaign consultants, Jamestown Associates. Dr. Mathis said in a prepared statement, “The Washington establishment has launched an assault on Jamestown Associates, a valued member of our media team. My campaign is proud to stand … Continued
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November 6, 2013

Republicans Critical of Sebelius: Shelby Says She Needs To Go

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today a combative Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (D) testified before a Congressional Committee on the many problems plaguing the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, nicknamed “ObamaCare” by friends and foes alike. Following Sebelius’s testimony, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in … Continued
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October 31, 2013

Mathis Attacks Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs (who is running to represent the Sixth Congressional District) announced a list of criticisms pertaining to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (popularly referred to as Obamacare). Mathis titled his list: Top Ten Obamacare Disasters No One is Talking About. The … Continued
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October 29, 2013

DeMarco Joins Crowded District Six Field

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood announced in a written statement that he is running in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District. Representative DeMarco said, “Since 2005, I’ve worked hard in the Alabama Legislature to represent the people with conservative, reform minded principles that are now needed in Congress. … Continued
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October 29, 2013

Mathis Releases First Web Ad

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs released the first web advertisement of his congressional campaign. The ad entitled “Leader” shows footage from the campaign kickoff event at Dr. Mathis’ medical practice, the Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic. The ad includes personal testimonials about Dr. Mathis’ character, … Continued
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October 25, 2013