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Brooks and Byrne Support Travel Ban From Ebola Infected Countries

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, October 12, Congressman Mo Brooks, (R) from Huntsville, called for the Obama administration to ban travelers from Ebola infected West African Countries from entering the United States. On Thursday the Huntsville Congressman was joined by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) and Speaker of the House John … Continued
October 17, 2014

Sessions Says the Republic Faces a Grave Threat from Obama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For months, moderate Republicans have been working with the Speaker of the House John Boehner and recently deposed House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, to write a compromise immigration reform plan that might have a chance of passing the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives.  In a busy week for … Continued
July 25, 2014

Bachus Response to Obama’s Supreme Court Defeat on Recess Appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, June 26 Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia said that Thursday’s Supreme Court unanimous ruling that recess appointments made by President Barack Hussein Obama (D) to the National Labor Relations Board were unconstitutional is welcome news. Representative Bachus said, “A ruling that could help begin to curb … Continued
June 27, 2014

Byrne Supports Sessions Hardline Stance on Immigration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday January 31, 2014, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose released a statement on proposed immigration reform legislation supportive of Sen. Jeff Sessions’ position on controversial immigration reform legislation rather than the more moderate position taken by the GOP’s House leadership. Congressman Byrne said: “Our immigration system … Continued
February 4, 2014

Roby Closely Monitors Immigration Policy Developments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, House Republicans have released principles for immigration reform that may indicate that the House Republican leadership may be close to an agreement with Democrats on long stalled immigration reform.  U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that she is closely monitoring the situation in Congress. Congresswoman … Continued
January 31, 2014

Byrne Sworn in To Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose was sworn into office on Wednesday. The Southern Alabama attorney was sworn in to office representing Alabama’s First Congressional District. Congressman Byrne said afterwards, “I am honored to be sworn in as the next Representative for South Alabama. Now it’s time to … Continued
January 9, 2014

Roby Accuses Opponents of Misinformation Campaign against Her Working Family Flexibility Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery refuted claims that her Working Families Flexibility Act was an attempt to end decades old federal overtime legislation. Representative Roby said, “I’m afraid some misinformation is circulating about a bill I sponsored that passed the House in May- the Working Families … Continued
November 25, 2013

Roby’s Working Families Flexibility Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery has passed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would change decades old private sector workplace rules regarding over time and how we work. Roby’s Working Families Flexibility Act , H.R. 1406, would allow workers to voluntarily negotiate flexible work place schedules … Continued
May 9, 2013

Roby’s Working Families Flexibility Act Likely to Be Voted On Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery has written legislation that would change decades old private sector workplace rules regarding over time and how we work. Roby’s Working Families Flexibility Act would allow workers to voluntarily negotiate flexible work place schedules with their employers that currently are forbidden under the … Continued
May 8, 2013

Bachus Comments on Passage of House Budget

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia say balancing the budget is the moral thing to do following the approval of a House budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2014. Rep. Bachus said, “If you don’t have a plan, you have little chance of achieving your goal. Restoring fiscal responsibility in … Continued
March 25, 2013