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Alabama Republicans praise Trump’s State of the Union Speech

President Donald Trump spoke 0ver 90 minutes to a joint session of Congress explaining his vision for the country in the 2019 State of the Union address on Tuesday. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan stated that Alabama is proud to support Trump. “Alabama is proud to be a consistent and strong supporter of President … Continued
February 6, 2019

Alabama Republicans criticize Nancy Pelosi’s SOTU disinvitation

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, will not allow President Trump to give the State of the Union speech in the U.S. House chamber, where it historically has been, citing the government shutdown. Late Wednesday, Trump agreed to Pelosi’s demands and said that he will do the State of the Union address “when the … Continued
January 24, 2019

Let’s put a wall around petty Donald Trump

How can one quantify how petty our infant-acting president, Donald J. Trump, really is? Trump is so dim, he actually may be an unwitting tool of Russia. Hard to believe somebody as thin-skinned and brain-challenged as Trump could be working for the Russians intentionally. Yet, he may be doing that, too. Evidence looks strong. Trump … Continued
January 18, 2019

Brooks “baffled” about Pelosi’s ask of Trump to reschedule the State of the Union Address

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi “suggested” to President Trump Wednesday that America’s 29th annual State of the Union Address either be canceled, postponed or replaced by submission of written remarks until after Washington has resolved the current government funding/border security funding dispute. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, responded to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s political stunt and … Continued
January 17, 2019

Group advocates for paid family and medical leave

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed 25 years ago. The National Partnership for Women and Families celebrates this milestone but says that the country urgently needs a national paid leave plan. “Twenty-five years ago today, our nation took a major step toward a more equitable and family … Continued
February 6, 2018

Trump to address Congress tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Donald J Trump will address a joint session of Congress for the first time. On Monday, February 27, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an email to constituents, “As you may know, President Trump will address a Joint Sessions of Congress … Continued
February 28, 2017
Bradley Byrne

Time to Turn the Page on the Obama Presidency

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, President Barack Obama came before Congress to deliver his final State of the Union Address. The President outlined a long list of policy ideas, but many of them were simply recycled from his previous State of the Union speeches. If you are one of the 25 percent of Americans … Continued
January 18, 2016