September 11
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Of all of those moments in my life, 9/11 is most prominent.
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One of the worst days in our country’s history also brought out the very best of America.
Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff on 20th Anniversary of September 11
May we always remember.
September 10, 2021
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"I asked several of our state leaders their memories of that fateful day. Allow me to share some of their experiences."
9/11 Memorial stair climb held Sunday in Montgomery
Most people can easily climb one flight of stairs, but going two flights of stairs in a three-story home is a little more challenging. Many people start looking for the elevator to reach the fourth floor in an office building. Climbing the stairs in a ten-story office building is a cardio workout for most folks. … Continued
Today is 9/11
Today is the 17th anniversary of 9-11. On that day in 2001, terrorists who were members of the terrorist group, Al Qaeda, under orders from Osama Bin Laden, seized four American airliners filled with passengers by force and flew three of them into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City … Continued
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The terrorist attacks on September 11 changed the lives of every American, including me, in a million different ways. I remember hearing the news that Tuesday while in the National Museum of Ireland. I was there with other Americans studying terrorism in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We had been hearing the Irish tell stories of … Continued
Byrne, Gallego introduce bipartisan bill regarding AUMF jurisdiction
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, and Congressman Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, introduced bipartisan legislation that would place jurisdiction over war powers’ issues, including authorizations for the use of military force, under the Congressional Armed Services Committees. These matters are currently under the jurisdiction of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and … Continued
Alabama’s leaders remember Sept. 11
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sept. 11, 2001, a team of Muslim terrorist operatives led by Muhammed Atta with the al Qaeda organizations launched a series of attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol. Three of the four attacks were successful. The passengers of United Airlines … Continued