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Alabama voters: stupid or scared?

Is it fear or stupidity? What is that drives voting in Alabama? It’s not self-interest. And it’s certainly not the greater good. So, what is it that leads so many in this state to vote against themselves and all of the other people like them? Fear or stupidity? It has to be one of those, … Continued
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December 17, 2018
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An Independence Day wish

A friend asked her Facebook followers this question on Independence Day: “On this beautiful 4th of July, I am just wondering what freedom means to you?” It’s a great question, and one well worth thinking about. One person wrote: “The right to think for myself is one thing.” Another quoted Nelson Mandela: “For to be … Continued
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July 4, 2018

House Democrats call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Gov. Kay Ivey to expand the state’s Medicaid program. “We have seen — and continue to see — the enormous negative impact not expanding Medicaid has already had on our state,” said Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham. “It’s … Continued
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February 8, 2018

Rogers Reports on His Work in His District

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, September 9, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) reported in an email to constituents about his recent activities across the Third Congressional District of Alabama during the District Work Period. Rep. Rogers wrote, “I always enjoy taking a break from Washington to visit with folks and spend time back … Continued
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September 12, 2016

ALFA Hits Jackpot For 20 Years Straight But Doesn’t Want You To

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Will blame, incrimination and meddling be the legacy of the circular firing squad known as the 2016 Special Legislative Session? Unrelenting lobbying by various groups helped kill Governor Robert Bentley’s lottery bill SB3, which was carried by Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville), namely, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, those … Continued
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September 6, 2016

Rogers Warns of Medicare Advantage Cuts Due to Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks sent an email to constituents warning of the consequences of deep cuts to the popular Medicare Advantage program that were passed by the then Democratically controlled Congress in 2010 to partially pay for President Obama’s controversial healthcare insurance reform legislation, … Continued
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March 19, 2014

Medicare Advantage Cuts Expected in 2014

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Obama administration is planning new cuts to the embattled Medicare Advantage program.  The new round of cuts for 2014 likely mean that seniors will have to pay a larger portion of their healthcare expenses through higher premiums and/or higher copays and deductibles.  Some seniors could lose their coverage … Continued
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March 19, 2013