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Rogers, Shelby, Byrne, and Palmer are Critical of $400 Million Payment to Iran for Hostages

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 18, 2016, State Department Spokesman John Kirby admitted what many Republicans had already suspected. A January cash payment of $400 million to Iran, was contingent on Iran releasing four Americans being held prisoner there. Republicans, including members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation were quick to criticize the revelation … Continued
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August 22, 2016

Bentley Approves Emergency Funding for Zika Response

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 5, 2016, as the threat from the Zika virus continues to grow, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the State’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to … Continued
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August 11, 2016

Byrne Urges President Obama to Use Remaining Ebola Funds to Fight Zika Virus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 3, 2016, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to President Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus. According to information provided by Congressman Byrne’s office, “In April, the Obama Administration announced that it … Continued
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August 5, 2016

House Passes Conscience Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that the US House of Representatives have passed Conscience Protection Act, Senate Bill 304. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social media, “GOOD NEWS: The House today passed the Conscience Protection Act. This bill will would prohibit the federal … Continued
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July 14, 2016

Republicans Head Toward Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 18, 2016, the Republican Convention is just a week away; but many questions remain. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry M. Lathan promised that she and the ALGOP staff will Tweet all the latest news from the convention. Chairman Lathan said on social media: “I will be live … Continued
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July 12, 2016

Byrne Blasts Senate Democrats for Scuttling Zika Funding Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Whitehouse, the US House of Representatives and the US Senate have been haggling over details in a bill to provide resources for an emergency response to the Zika virus for weeks. Democrats in the Senate scuttled the compromise bill on Tuesday to provide the necessary funding. U.S Representative … Continued
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June 30, 2016

Roby Discusses the Report on Benghazi

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, June 28, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) discussed the Select Committee on Benghazi’s findings during a Capitol Hill news conference announcing the release of the committee report. The Select Committee on Benghazi released its 800 page report on Tuesday. The report reveals a clearer picture about the … Continued
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June 29, 2016

Rogers Says that Democrats Sit-in Was a Publicity Stunt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 28, 2016, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) called a failed sit-in by House Democrats to force the US House of Representatives to bring up gun control legislation a disruptive publicity stunt. Congressman Rogers said in a statement, “President Obama’s plan to defeat ISIS and protect our homeland … Continued
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June 27, 2016

Rogers Supports Preventing IRS Abuse Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday June 15, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) supported HR5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. Congressman Rogers released a statement after the bill passed the House of Representatives, with his strong support. Rep. Rogers said, “This legislation is a common sense approach in preventing the … Continued
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June 21, 2016