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More reaction to threats against Jewish Community Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 27, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley responded to the ongoing threats to Alabama’s Jewish community and authorizes the use of state resources. Gov. Bentley said, “As the Governor of every person of Alabama, I will not tolerate targeted threats against any segment of the community. I have … Continued
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March 1, 2017

Sewell says that General Flynn Should Testify before Congress about Resignation and Russian Allegations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 12, 2017 U.S. Representative Terri Sewell said that retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn’s resignation as President Donald J Trump’s National Security Advisor raises unanswered questions that should be investigated by the U.S. Congress. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “Retired General Michael Flynn resigned his … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Siegelman released from prison, returns home for house arrest

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter After serving a six-year prison sentence, former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is back home in Alabama after being released from a Federal prison in Louisiana Wednesday morning. The former governor arrived at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in the afternoon, where he was greeted by family, friends and supporters. He left the prison … Continued
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February 9, 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

Sewell denounces Trump immigration plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President Donald J Trump’s executive orders on Syrian refugees and people with visas from countries where the terror risk is believed to be high. Sewell called the new President’s orders, “Unconscionable.” Congresswoman Sewell said, “The President’s most recent executive … Continued
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January 31, 2017

Trump orders on immigration causes mixed reactions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, President Donald J Trump issued new executive orders om immigration making it harder for some foreign nationals to enter the US. Especially hard hit were Syrian refugees which President Obama had been resettling in the United States. Trump halted the resettlement of Syrian refugees for the next six … Continued
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January 30, 2017

Obama passes the torch to Trump today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 20, New York billionaire and reality TV star Donald J Trump (R) will be sworn in as President of the United States. The controversial and divisive administration of President Barack H. Obama (D) has come to an end. Inauguration events begin as early as 8:00 am. The … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Sewell snubs Trump inauguration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) announced that she would join fellow Democrats boycotting the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump (D) on Friday, January 20. Congresswoman Sewell said, “Prayerfully, I have decided NOT to attend the inauguration. While I stand with my … Continued
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January 19, 2017

Sewell supports pardon for Siegelman

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter US Representative Terri Sewell is calling on President Barack H. Obama to pardon former Governor Don Siegelman (D). Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “I am proud of President Obama’s historic record on clemency, which exemplifies our belief that our Nation is one of second chances. On Monday, President … Continued
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December 22, 2016

Sewell selected to New Democrat Coalition Leadership Team

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 7, 2016, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) was selected as Vice-Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement on social media, “Proud to be a part of the New Democrat Coalition Leadership Team for the 115th … Continued
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December 13, 2016