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Sewell and Upton introduce bipartisan legislation to delay auto tariffs

U.S. Representatives Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma and Fred Upton, R-Michigan introduced legislation today to require the International Trade Commission (ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic importance of automotive manufacturing in America before tariffs on automobiles and auto parts could be applied. “The President’s tariff trade policy threatens U.S. auto workers, including nearly … Continued
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March 14, 2019

Veterans Day Remembrances

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 11, was celebrated around the country as Veteran’s Day.  America was born on the battlefields of Lexington and Concord 240 years ago and Alabamians around the State remember the service that Alabama’s veterans have made to the country in the many generations since.  A number of Alabama’s … Continued
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November 12, 2015

2016 Candidates For Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Qualifying for all political offices in Alabama for the two major parties ended on Friday, November 6.  All of Alabama’s Congressional incumbents are running again and all are facing challengers either in their party’s primary or in the general election and in some cases: both. In Congressional District 1, incumbent … Continued
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November 9, 2015

Hillary Slams Alabama GOP over Decision to Close Driver’s License Offices

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 17, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton was in Hoover to deliver to the influential Alabama Democratic Conference at the Wynfrey Hotel. Clinton was highly critical of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) decision to close 31 rural driver’s license offices. Clinton said that … Continued
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October 20, 2015

Sewell Says Alabamians Must Still Apply For Healthcare By Monday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma issued a statement on Wednesday, March 26th, to remind the people of Alabama that the deadline for applying for health insurance remains Monday, March 31. President Obama announced earlier that morning that he is extending the health care exchange deadline for those … Continued
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March 27, 2014

Roby Comments On Obamacare Delay

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery on Wednesday, March 26 responded to reports that the Obama administration is planning to push back the ObamaCare March 31 open enrollment deadline. Congresswoman Roby said that this is despite repeatedly telling Members of Congress and the public that the deadline was … Continued
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March 27, 2014

Jenkins Ends Quest for Congress Due to Lack of Support

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Major Party Candidate qualifying ended on Friday and Republican Matt Jenkins did not qualify to run in Alabama’s Seventh Congressional District. Jenkins announced that he had chosen to end his campaign due to a lack of support and poor fundraising. Jenkins said in a statement released to Facebook, “America … Continued
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February 11, 2014