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Palmer, Roby, Rogers and Byrne vote against House Resolution 489 condemning the president

The U.S. House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed a motion condemning recent comments by President Donald J. Trump criticizing four democratic congresswomen who are noted for their outspoken statements. The measure passed largely on partisan lines. Congress members Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, Mike Rogers, R-Saks, Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, and Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted against House Resolution … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2019

Roby works on improvements to Dannelly Field to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, briefed constituents on her efforts to fund improvements to Montgomery County’s Dannelly Field so that the Alabama Air National Guard can receive the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “Last Wednesday, I spoke on the House floor during consideration of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 25, 2019

Brooks speaks against amnesty for dreamers

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, gave a floor speech Tuesday in which he accused Democrats of crafting legislation to entice even more undocumented immigrants to come to the United States. Despite Brooks opposition to the bill, the U.S. House of Representatives still passed the Dream and Promise Act, which creates a pathway for citizenship for millions … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 6, 2019

Senate passes disaster aid package

Thursday the U.S. Senate approved a $19.1 billion relief package for states impacted by natural disasters. The vote occurred only hours after U.S, Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that President Donald Trump had agreed to support the bipartisan legislation, even though it had not included provisions for the crisis on the southern border that the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 29, 2019

Opinion

Down the home stretch

Some of the greatest sporting events in history have come down to the wire. Those bottom of the ninth, fourth and inches, double overtime plays are what stand out in our memories as the greatest successes or the worst defeats in sports history. Similarly, we here in Washington are entering our own home stretch of … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 3, 2018

Opinion

The Emerging Conflict: U.S. Constitution vs. Sharia Law

Illegal immigration, thousands storming our southern border and President Trump pressing congress for border wall funding is grabbing the daily headlines. Americans have been on high alert since September 11, 2001, when commercial jets became weapons of mass destruction with Islamic terrorist in the cockpit killing approximately 3000 plus innocent people in New York, Virginia … Continued

John W. Giles

November 30, 2018

Opinion

The truth about what’s happening with child separations

There is a debate raging over what’s happening at our southern border, as the Trump administration separates children, including toddlers, from their parents. There should not be a debate about this. And the only reason there is a debate about it is because one side is being fed a steady helping of BS from the … Continued

Josh Moon

June 19, 2018

Jones to co-sponsor legislation to halt separation of families at the border

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced Sunday that he would co-sponsor a piece of legislation that will prohibit the separation of immigrant families at the southern border, which would halt the controversial practice by the Trump Administration. The legislation, S.3036, the Keep Families Together Act, was introduced by California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The legislation would … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 18, 2018

Opinion

Combatting the opioid crisis at home and across the country

There are countless important issues currently facing our state and nation. From our ongoing conversations with North Korea to the continuing need for enhanced security at the southern border, there’s no shortage of priorities that warrant discussion. Unfortunately, there is one very serious issue that continues to make headlines: the horrific opioid epidemic that is … Continued

Martha Roby

June 18, 2018

Opinion

Discriminating against companies contracted to secure border is unacceptable

It has recently been reported that several city and state governments are considering laws and ordinances to blacklist federal contractors because they wish to work on bolstering the infrastructure at the southern border, including construction of a wall. For example, the California State Senate considered legislation that would force the state to drop its investments … Continued

Martha Roby

April 30, 2018