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Senator Richard Shelby Speaks to MARC in Vestavia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The race for US Senate is heating up and US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) is not taking his challengers lightly.  Senator Shelby will address the January meeting of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) this Saturday, January 9 at the Library in Vestavia Hills. “With all the activity in Washington … Continued
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January 7, 2016

Marsh Unveils Controversial Tenure Reform Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has unveiled his long awaited “tenure reform” bill. The 49 page Rewarding Advancement in Instruction and Student Excellence (RAISE) Act will fundamentally change how public school teachers are compensated in the State of Alabama moving forward. (This reporter could not find the … Continued
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December 31, 2015

Will 2016 be a Turning Point?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Will 2016 be the turning point for State government in Alabama? That question hangs precipitously on the outcome of the Speaker Mike Hubbard trial on 23 counts of felony public corruption. If Hubbard is convicted on even one of the 23 felonies, he will be removed from office, and … Continued
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December 31, 2015

Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Declare Shelby ‘Elected Official of the Year’

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) held their annual Christmas Party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham’s BJCC complex.  The young Republicans selected Senator Shelby as their ‘Elected Official of the Year.’ The GOP group announced in a statement, “Congratulations to our … Continued
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December 23, 2015

Senate Candidates McConnell, Nana Both Release Statements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 16, Jonathan McConnell, a GOP primary candidate for the US Senate, released a statement critical of the omnibus spending bill and incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama).  McConnell attacked Shelby from his political right. Jonathan McConnell said in a statement: “Richard Shelby’s willingness to give President … Continued
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December 18, 2015

Farmers, Tea Party, and NRA All Endorse Shelby for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 11, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for his reelection to a sixth term in the Senate.  The endorsement is the third major endorsement Shelby received last week.  He also was also endorsed by … Continued
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December 14, 2015

Shelby Says Dodd-Frank Should be Repealed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, December 8, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) urged legislators to repeal the controversial Dodd-Frank Act. Sen. Richard Shelby said in a statement, “More than five years ago, the 2,300 page financial overhaul known as Dodd-Frank was signed into law. Since its enactment, the negative impacts of Dodd-Frank on … Continued
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December 10, 2015

John Rice Endorses McConnell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 7, former State Senator John Rice (R) endorsed Jonathan McConnell for the US Senate. Former Senator Rice said in a post on Facebook, “Jonathan McConnell is an outstanding Patriot. I have known him most of his life. His family members are also upstanding and proud Patriots. … Continued
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December 9, 2015

Shelby Defends Second Amendment Rights on Senate Floor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 3, 2015 U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor defending the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Senator Shelby said the day after the terrorist attack on a Christmas Party in San Bernardino, California, “The tragic murders that … Continued
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December 8, 2015

Shelby Remains Committed to Repealing Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote on the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, reaffirming his commitment to repealing Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010). Sen. Shelby said, “For the last five years, the American … Continued
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December 7, 2015