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Rogers Announces Hearing on US Reliance on Russian Rocket Engines

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks), will hold a hearing on Friday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., at 2212 Rayburn House Office Building titled, “Assuring National Security Space: Investing in American Industry to End Reliance on Russian Rocket Engines.” Chairman Rogers said: … Continued
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June 24, 2015

Shelby Says Space United Launch Alliance’s Announcement is Great News for Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 17, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) released a written statement in response to United Launch Alliance’s announcement that it plans to develop an American-made rocket engine to replace the Russian-built RD-180. Senator Shelby said that this is great news for Alabama. Senator Shelby said, … Continued
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September 19, 2014

Roby Says U.S. Must Project Strength Amid International Strife

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Throughout our history, Americans have embraced the wonderful idea that they were living in a new age, where war and violence would never trouble us again, only to have the world’s reality come crashing down on that pleasant fantasy. Our second President, John Adams, built up the American armed … Continued
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September 8, 2014

Roby Says That Ukraine Vote Likely This Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, the U.S. Senate voted 78-17 to advance a Ukraine aid package Monday asked for by the Obama administration, setting up a final vote for later this week.  Both parties support the aid package for the Ukraine but the bill is controversial because Senate Democrats included a provision … Continued
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March 25, 2014

Roby Discusses Situation in Ukraine

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Military forces of the Russian Federation have occupied the Crimea, a Republic in the Ukraine.  Russia has announced that the Crimea will be voting soon on secession from the Ukraine presumably to be incorporated into Russia.  All of this is in defiance of post-Cold War treaties, at least one … Continued
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March 11, 2014

Byrne Comments on Ukraine Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to Ukrainian government officials up to 16,000 Russian Federation soldiers have crossed by land, sea, and air into Ukrainian territory seizing control of the Crimea.  U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose has released a written statement on the situation in Ukraine. Congressman Byrne said: “As a member … Continued
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March 4, 2014

Brooks Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Missile Defense

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville introduced H.R. 1128, the Protecting U.S. Missile Defense Information Act of 2013.  Preventing the White House from leveraging and sharing classified American missile defense technology in negotiations with Russia has been a priority of Congressman Brooks since arriving in the U.S. … Continued
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March 15, 2013

Brooks Opposes Sharing Missile Technology with Russians

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville graciously agreed to a lengthy interview with ‘The Alabama Political Reporter.’ One topic we asked Rep. Brooks about is legislation that would prevent the President from sharing American anti-missile technology with the Russian Federation. Rep. Brooks said, “I was the … Continued
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June 25, 2012