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AL Politicians Head Back to DC with Syria in Mind

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last week, President Obama announced from the Rose Garden that he would ask Congress to authorize the use of force in Syria as a response to a systematic chemical weapons attack against innocent civilians. While this decision was a surprise to many, including some Obama insiders, it was just … Continued
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September 9, 2013

Aderholt and Bachus Say that President Should not Go Forward on Syrian War Without Congressional Authorization

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressmen Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia and Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville have urged President Barack Obama to get authorization from Congress before any American attack on Syria. On Tuesday, Representative Spencer Bachus wrote an open letter to the President. Bachus wrote, “I strongly urge you not to undertake … Continued
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September 6, 2013

AL-01 Candidates Sound-Off on Syria

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE— As the resolution for limited military action proposed by President Obama slowly makes its way through Congress, candidates for the 1st Congressional District have been sounding off on what they think is the appropriate role for the US to play in Syria. Alabama Political Reporter contacted all of … Continued
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September 5, 2013

Brooks Says America Should Stop Risking American Lives In Countries Where Our Role is Not Appreciated and there is No Belief in Liberty

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter United States Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville commented on American foreign policy in his monthly newsletter to his Fifth District constituents. Congressman Brooks said, “In recent days, rising tension in the Middle East has been acutely felt here at home with the tragic murder of U.S. Ambassador to … Continued
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September 21, 2012