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Incumbents hold fundraising leads in Alabama congressional races

Alabama’s congressional incumbents continue to outraise and outspend their challengers. New Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports are in for the second quarter. Campaign finance reports for the second quarter which ended on September 30 were due on Monday, October 15. State government candidates have to report to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, which requires … Continued
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October 17, 2018

Byrne votes to fund military

Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted today in favor of legislation providing full funding for the Department of Defense. This marks the first time since 2008 that Congress has passed a full funding bill for the Department of Defense before the end of the fiscal year. “I’ve heard over and over again from our military … Continued
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September 27, 2018

Byrne applauds Austal on LCS contract

Tuesday, the U.S. Navy awarded two of three Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) to Austal USA. Congress appropriated funds for 3 LCS in Fiscal Year 2019. Two of those will be built by Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The third will be built by Lockheed Martin in Marinette, Wisconsin. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded Austal for … Continued
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September 20, 2018

Byrne applauds proposed NLRB joint employer rule

Thursday, September 13, 2018 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement applauding the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to issue a new rule regarding the joint-employer standard. “I applaud the NLRB and Chairman Ring for their action to protect American workers and bring much needed clarity for small businesses across the country,” Representative Byrne … Continued
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September 17, 2018

Qualifying closes for 2018 Alabama Congressional races

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major party qualifying for the 2018 elections is finished, and Alabamians have a number of choices. All seven Alabama Congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year. Democrat Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. Alabama’s senior Senator Richard Shelby faces the … Continued
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February 12, 2018

Congressional races are starting to set up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are five days left in major party qualifying for the 2018 elections, and already politicos are looking at the Alabama congressional field. All seven Alabama congressional incumbents have qualified for another term. There is no U.S. Senate race this year.  U.S. Senator Doug Jones faces re-election in 2020. … Continued
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February 5, 2018

Frank Matthews urges Black voters to write in Robert Kennedy for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recent Birmingham Mayoral candidate, civil rights activist, anti-Confederate monuments community organizer, and longtime Birmingham area radio personality Frank Matthews is urging Black voters not to vote for Democratic Party U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones; but to instead write in Democratic Primary candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday. Kennedy is … Continued
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December 7, 2017