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Bachus Critical of AIG Bailout

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia said that he was troubled by Wednesday’s report from the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) on AIG’s bailout.  Representative Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Chairman  Bachus said, “The painful irony of this bailout … Continued
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July 27, 2012

Ron Paul’s ‘Audit the Fed’ Bill Passes in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a bill introduced by Rep. Ron Paul (R) from Texas. Rep. Paul is the Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.  H.R. 459 would authorize a full and complete audit of the Federal Reserve System to … Continued
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July 26, 2012

Bachus Supports Patient Centered Quality of Life Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced his support for bipartisan legislation intended to improve care for patients diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses on Thursday.  The Patient Centered Quality of Life Act (H.R. 6157) was formally introduced in the House with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO) as the … Continued
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July 24, 2012

Bachus Commends World War II Marine

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia commended Reverend William Greason of Birmingham.  Rev. Greason was one of the Montford Point Marines honored during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation at the U.S. Capitol.  Rep. Bachus issued a written statement following the event. Congressman Bachus said, “It is a privilege to … Continued
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June 28, 2012

Bachus Discusses JPMorgan and Bank Regulators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia released a statement following the House Financial Services Committee hearing on the recent JPMorgan Chase loss in speculative trading.  Representative Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Rep. Bachus said, “When America’s largest bank reveals it has suffered an unexpected … Continued
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June 25, 2012

Birmingham Gets $10 million TIGER Grant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced that the City of Birmingham was awarded a $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.  The money will be used to repair and complete a regional multimodal street network. Rep. Terri Sewell said, … Continued
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June 20, 2012

Sewell, Roby, and Bachus Honor Vets and Observe Memorial Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In Observance of Memorial Day Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day, which was celebrated on Monday. Rep. Sewell said, “On Monday, we pay tribute and honor the commitment of our brave servicemen and women who have paid the ultimate … Continued
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May 31, 2012

Beason Gets Endorsements From Colleagues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Birmingham News does not like Senator Scott Beason (R) from Gardendale, but some of his colleagues in the legislature are standing up for the conservative state Senator in his bid for to unseat Rep. Spencer Bachus (R) Vestavia in the United States Congress.  Representatives Jim Carnes, Allen Farley, … Continued
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March 13, 2012

Beason Attacks Bachus’ Ethics

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Alabama State Senator and Alabama Congressional candidate Scott Beason from Gardendale issued a press release attacking incumbent Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia on the issue of whether Rep. Bachus had acted ethically by using information obtained from his position as the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee to … Continued
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February 7, 2012