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Shelby and Strange statements on Obamacare repeal vote

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 28, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) today released a statement following the failure of the Senate to pass a repeal of the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Obamacare).  Sen. Shelby said that the healthcare repeal measure would have given Americans relief from … Continued
July 31, 2017

Alabama leaders express support for Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald J. Trump (R) is increasingly preoccupied by the many investigations that are now centering around his 2016 election and allegations that the Trump campaign may have colluded with the Russian government to expose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s secrets and tilt the election in his favor.  … Continued
July 26, 2017

Alabama House Republican Caucus send thoughts, prayers to US Senator John McCain

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 20, 2017, Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Thursday released the following statement in response to reports that US Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Rep. Ledbetter said, “Sen. John McCain served his country with bravery and valor as … Continued
July 20, 2017

Bentley admits guilt and resigns

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Just after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, Montgomery’s culture of runaway corruption claimed another victim, as criminal excesses associated with an illicit liaison with married staffer, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, led to Governor Robert Bentley (R) being forced to resign, rather than becoming the first Governor to be … Continued
April 11, 2017

Internet tax, roads need attention

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers My tradition for over two decades has been to give my children money for Christmas. Under this system there is no returning of items. They get what they want or need. There is no way that I would know what style of clothing, color or size they like. It … Continued
March 15, 2017

Town Halls are important, ducking them is cowardly

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Town Halls aren’t exactly a new thing. Neither is anger at Town Halls. In fact, both stretch back to before the founding of America, and helped to shape the country’s formation. Many have been quite contentious, even some of the earliest. But they all also had one thing in … Continued
February 28, 2017

Strange and Shelby vote for Pruitt to head EPA

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, February 17, 2017, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt (R) was confirmed by the Senate as the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). US Senators Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Luther Strange (R-Alabama) both voted for Pruitt. Senator Shelby said, “Throughout the past eight years, the EPA became … Continued
February 20, 2017

Reaction to Strange’s appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 9, 2017, the reaction to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) appointment of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to fill Alabama’s vacant US Senate seat has been mostly positive by Alabama’s leaders. Strange is taking the seat of newly confirmed US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Alabama Republican Party … Continued
February 10, 2017

Jeff Sessions confirmation recommended by Senate Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday February 1, 2017, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, on a party line vote, recommended that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) be confirmed as the next US Attorney General. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said on social media, “Great news: The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator … Continued
February 2, 2017

Alabama politicos praise President Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 20, 2017 Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation congratulated the new President. U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) said, “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States! … Continued
January 23, 2017