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Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Sewell denounces Trump immigration plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President Donald J Trump’s executive orders on Syrian refugees and people with visas from countries where the terror risk is believed to be high. Sewell called the new President’s orders, “Unconscionable.” Congresswoman Sewell said, “The President’s most recent executive … Continued
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January 31, 2017

Byrne praises Tom Price as Health and Human Services nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, US President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announced that US Representative Tom Price M.D. (R-Georgia) would be his nominee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced his support for the decision. Congressman Byrne said, “My friend and … Continued
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November 30, 2016

American Tire Manufacturers Win Case Before International Trade Commission

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) issued a written statement regarding the US International Trade Commission’s decision in a case brought by American tire manufacturers. They alleged unfair and illegal trade subsidies by Chinese tire makers.  The Commission agreed that the US industry had been “materially … Continued
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July 16, 2015

Senators Unveil Bill To Address Currency Manipulation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 10, US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) introduced the Currency Undervaluation Investigation Act. Sen. Sessions introduced the legislation along with Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Charles E. Schumer (D-New York), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Debbie Stabenow (D-Minnesota), and Richard Burr (R-North Carolina). According to information from Sessions’ office … Continued
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February 12, 2015

Byrne Says President’s Deal with Iran is Dangerous

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, President Obama announced that a deal has been reached with Iran regarding the use of nuclear weapons. Republican Candidate for the 1st Congressional District of Alabama, Bradley Byrne from Montrose, released a written statement after the president’s announcement. Former State Senator Byrne said, “Yesterday’s announcement in Geneva … Continued
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November 26, 2013

Sessions Skeptical of Amnesty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D) from New York presented their plan to provide American citizenship as many as 11 million illegal aliens currently living inside the United States.  Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) was immediately skeptical of the plan. Senator … Continued
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January 29, 2013