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Bentley and Lathan Praise Gorsuch Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Tuesday, January 31, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision has continued to draw praise from Alabama’s leaders, most of whom are Republicans. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said in a statement on Twitter, “A champion of religious liberties, … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Alabama Delegation reacts to Trump immigration orders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 30, 2017, there has been global reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s controversial orders on refugees and persons traveling with passports from countries linked to terrorism. Most of the reaction from the Alabama Congressional delegation was positive. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement on Monday … Continued
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January 31, 2017

Bill banning taxpayer support for abortions passes the House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter January 24, 2017, the US House of Representatives passed HR7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “Today, the House of Representatives voted in support of strong, pro-life legislation to permanently ban taxpayer funding for abortion. … Continued
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January 25, 2017

115th Congress sworn in

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the 115th Congress was sworn into office. Several of the Alabama delegation released statements thanking the voters for their continued confidence in them. Shortly after being sworn in for his second term in office, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said in a statement, “It … Continued
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January 6, 2017

House passes National Defense Authorization Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 2, 2016, the US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on a bipartisan basis. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said on social media, “National defense is the most important constitutional duty of the federal government. As a member of the House Armed … Continued
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December 5, 2016

Roby critical of Obama’s reaction to Castro’s death

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 21, 2016, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) expressed disappointment in President Barack H. Obama’s response to the news that longtime Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro has died. Rep. Roby’s comments were made in an email to constituents. Roby wrote, “As you’re probably aware, we started this past weekend … Continued
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November 30, 2016

Byrne praises Tom Price as Health and Human Services nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 29, 2016, US President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) announced that US Representative Tom Price M.D. (R-Georgia) would be his nominee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced his support for the decision. Congressman Byrne said, “My friend and … Continued
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November 30, 2016

Roby Criticizes Obama Administration for Iran Ransom Payments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said, that the Obama Administration did not consult with the military before sending ransom payments to Iran. Congresswoman Roby said in a statement, “More keeps getting exposed about this terrible Iran ransom payment. The President didn’t consult with the Department of … Continued
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September 27, 2016

House Votes to Block Prisoner Transfers from Guantanamo Bay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, 2016, US Representative Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted in favor of legislation to block attempts by the Obama (D) Administration to transfer prisoners and close the prison at the Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. HR5351 passed by a vote of 244 to 174. The bill … Continued
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September 16, 2016