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Heritage Action: Mo Brooks No. 1 member of Congress for support of founding principles

In 2019, Heritage Action ranks Tennessee Valley Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, number one out of 435 Congressmen, with a 100 percent grade, for his support of America’s foundational principles. “Heritage Action is on the front lines of the battle to protect America’s foundational principles from Congressional mischief,” Brooks said in a statement. “I thank them … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 9, 2019

Trump says he favors background checks, but Congress uncertain

Following the murders of 31 people in two mass shootings last week, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he supports stricter background checks for gun sales, but it’s less clear whether Congress agrees. “I think background checks are important,” Trump told reporters at the White House Wednesday before a planned trip to Dayton, Ohio and … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 8, 2019

Opinion

Energy freedom is not free

“Freedom Isn’t Free” is the often-quoted final line in a stirring patriotic song that immediately came to mind after reading a recently published opinion piece titled, “It’s Time for Energy Freedom in Alabama.” The Energy Institute of Alabama was created to promote reliable, affordable and clean energy. As part of that mission, we strive to … Continued

Seth Hammett

July 26, 2019

Opinion

As Democrats fight, national security loses

Protecting the safety of the American people is our must fundamental duty in Congress. In a city where few things receive bipartisan support, providing for the national defense has remained an area of compromise. For 58 straight years, the House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. Last month, the Senate did … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 16, 2019

Opinion

On abortion, we cannot remain silent

For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception — that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The thought of prematurely ending a pregnancy was considered in stark, unreconcilable contrast to the principles of our founding of life, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 11, 2019

Opinion

An act of Congress

A good many people wonder why simple, straightforward, no-nonsense, good-government legislation fails to pass even though it appears to have universal and overwhelming support and appeal for many voters and legislators. You will recall old sayings that you heard from your elders when you were young. Old bits of wisdom spouted from the lips of … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 29, 2019

Polls show majority of Americans support legal abortion

Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion. But polls from just last year show the majority of Americans support access to abortion in some cases, rather than an outright ban on the practice. Polls from last year show that 48 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice, while 48 percent as … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

May 24, 2019

Alabama voting survey finds overwhelming bipartisan support for caregiver assistance

A new survey of Alabama registered voters ages 40-plus finds that the vast majority, 82.3 percent, of current caregivers said they will provide future caregiver or assistance on an unpaid basis to an adult loved one. It also found that eight in 10 voters think it is very important to have more community resources and … Continued

May 14, 2019

Jones bill aiming to end “widow’s tax” reaches majority support

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced on Tuesday that his Military Widow’s Tax Elimination Act gained its 61st cosponsor, passing the threshold of 60 cosponsors needed to ensure a vote on the Senate floor. The bill aims to allow military widows and widowers to collect money from both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the … Continued

Gabby Dance

May 1, 2019

Poll: Majority of Alabamians support permits, background checks, for conceal hand guns

A new poll shows that the majority of Alabamians support the state’s current system on guns, which requires people to undergo a background check to obtain a permit to carry a concealed, loaded handgun in public. Results showed that 71 percent of Alabama voters oppose removing the requirement for a permit, and 87 percent of … Continued

Gabby Dance

April 22, 2019