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Shelby calls Obamacare “beyond repair”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Senate Republicans began the process of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, better known as Obamacare, through the budgeting process. “In our first major act in the 115th Congress, Senate Republicans voted last night to pave the way towards repealing … Continued

January 13, 2017

Shelby introduces Sessions in confirmation hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alaabama) introduced Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Although my friend and colleague Jeff Sessions is well-known to the members of this committee,” Shelby stated, “it is my distinct privilege to introduce him as President-elect Donald Trump’s … Continued

January 12, 2017

Sessions’ confirmation hearings begin today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee (which he has sat on for years) later today. He will be introduced to the Committee by US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama). “I will have the honor of introducing my friend Senator Jeff Sessions at his Senate … Continued

January 10, 2017

Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on Sessions confirmation Tuesday and Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on whether or not US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) should be confirmed as the next US Attorney General on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10th and 11th, 2017. Various civil rights groups are actively opposing Sessions’ confirmation. On Friday, the witnesses before the … Continued

January 9, 2017

Shelby and Byrne introduce balanced budget amendments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Wednesday, January 4, 2017, balanced budget amendments were introduced in both Houses of Congress. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would require Congress to have a balanced budget in an effort to reduce our nation’s mounting debt, which has increased from $10.6 … Continued

January 6, 2017

Shelby sworn-in for sixth Senate term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) was sworn in for his sixth term in the United States Senate. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to represent the people of Alabama for another six years in the United States Senate,” Shelby stated. “In this next term, … Continued

January 4, 2017

Shelby, Cantwell place bets on outcome of Alabama game

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuscaloosa—The University of Alabama football team is seeking it’s fifth national championship in eight years under Coach Nick Saban. The playoffs for the Tide begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 31 in Atlanta’s Peach Bowl with a matchup against number fourth-ranked Washington. US Senators Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and … Continued

December 30, 2016

Shelby Speaks in support of Captive Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 8, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) spoke on the floor of the US Senate in support of the CAPTIVE Act and to request unanimous consent for its consideration. The measure was blocked by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) who objected to the request. Senator Shelby said, “I … Continued

December 12, 2016

I’m as wrong as wrong can be

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Has anybody who writes about politics this year been more wrong than me? Maybe, but I don’t know. I don’t think so. I wrote that Donald Trump would never win the Republican nomination for president. Surely we’re smarter than that, even the Republicans. No way the Christian right would … Continued

December 8, 2016

1978: Gov. Wallace appoints Mrs. Allen to US Senate

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The last time a Governor of Alabama made an appointment to the US Senate was after the death of James Allen in 1978. Allen suffered a fatal heart attack on June 1, 1978, while vacationing with his wife, Maryon. A few days later Gov. George Wallace phoned Allen’s young … Continued

December 5, 2016