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Shelby co-sponsors Pro-Life legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 23, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he was co-sponsoring Senate bill S184 to prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to kill the unborn. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “As Americans gather for the annual March for Life this Friday, I am proud to … Continued
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January 25, 2017
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The shape of things to come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued
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December 26, 2016

OSS veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the veterans of the World War II-era Office of Strategic Services had been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for their service to the country. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I’m pleased to report that a bill was signed into law yesterday … Continued
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December 20, 2016

Shelby supports NDAA raising soldiers’ pay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 8, 2016, the US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that the NDAA gives America’s fighting men and women their largest pay increase in six years. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I … Continued
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December 9, 2016

21st Century Cures Act passes with Shelby’s support

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 7, 2016, the US Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act, HR34, with bipartisan support. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) supported the legislation and said that the bill will take critical steps to fight the opioid epidemic and will foster needed changes in the healthcare infrastructure. Senator … Continued
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December 8, 2016

Shelby voted for passage of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, the US Senate passed the Iran Sanctions Extension Act. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) supported passage of the bipartisan bill which would continue US economic sanctions against the country which is ruled by an Islamic Revolutionary regime that has been very hostile towards the United … Continued
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December 3, 2016

Alabama’s Republican Congressional Delegation praises Sessions appointment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 18, 2016, President-Elect Donald J Trump (R) appointed US Senator Jefferson “Jeff” Beauregard Sessions, III, as the next Attorney General of the United States. Alabama’s congressional delegation released statements praising the nomination. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) wrote in a statement, “Today President-elect Trump made an excellent choice … Continued
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November 24, 2016

Sessions offered nomination for Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friiday, November 18, 2016, CBS News is reporting that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been offered the role of Attorney General of the United States by President-Elect Donald J. Trump (R). Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said that Sen. Jeff Sessions is immensely experienced … Continued
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November 18, 2016