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Shelby holds Defense Appropriations Committee meeting

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing Wednesday to review the Fiscal Year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Defense. Acting Secretary of the Department of Defense Patrick Shanahan and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford, Jr., USMC, testified before the subcommittee. “This committee … Continued
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May 10, 2019

Byrne concerned about China’s influence in Africa

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, expressed his concerns about recent actions by China in Africa, specifically actions in the Republic of Djibouti. Rep. Byrne, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense General James Mattis to express his concerns. “Last week, the … Continued
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March 8, 2018

Byrne Supports Trump’s Military Readiness Review

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced an executive order instructing U.S. Secretary of Defense Congressman Bradley Byrne said Our military is suffering from a very real and serious readiness crisis. I applaud President Trump for instructing Secretary of Defense Mattis to conduct a full readiness review of our … Continued
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January 30, 2017

Byrne praises General Mattis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 2, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that he is looking forward to working with General Mattis. issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate retired Marine Corps General James “Mad Dog” Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense. Rep. Byrne said: “General … Continued
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December 5, 2016

Roby praises Trump’s cabinet appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that she is impressed by many of the cabinet selections that President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) has made thus far. Congresswoman Roby said, “I’ve always believed that good leaders surround themselves with smart, capable people, and that’s what President-elect … Continued
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December 3, 2016

Byrne Says Obama Administration is More Interested in Advancing Political Agenda than Fighting ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 30, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement that they were ending the ban on transgender persons in the military. Congressman Byrne said: “It is frustrating the Pentagon now has a strategy for transgender service members but they still … Continued
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July 1, 2016

LCS Continues To Impress Navy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On December 11, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) and US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) responded to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s decision on the future of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. The decision reaffirms the Navy’s need for 52 ships in the fleet, after Secretary Hagel had previously halted … Continued
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December 22, 2014

Sessions Sets Priorities For New Defense Secretary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 25 U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) said that Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s departure highlights the floundering status of the U.S.’s ISIS strategy. Sen. Sessions, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, outlined what his priorities for a new Defense Secretary will … Continued
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November 26, 2014

Shelby Instrumental in Hagel Confirmation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Constitution gives the President the power to appoint his own cabinet; but those appointments must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. President Barack H. Obama appointed former Senator Chuck Hagel (R) from Nebraska to be his next Secretary of Defense. Despite his being a Republican, Republicans were not … Continued
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February 27, 2013