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Deborah Love, Executive Director Eagle Forum of Alabama In the wake of the terror attack this weekend in Orlando, our hearts go out to the family and friends who lost their loved ones. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to remain with those injured as well as their family and friends. The facts show that … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 13, Trump’s Montgomery River Region Co-Chair, former State Representative Perry O Hooper Jr. (R) said that the attack on the Pulse nightclub was an attack on us all, no less than the World Trade Center attack. Co-Chair Hooper said, “My heart goes out to families of the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 8, the US House of Representatives voted to pass HR158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act. US Representatives Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted alongside a strong bi-partisan majority to support the bill. Roby said it was an important step to … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, December 6, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a written statement in response to the President’s address to the nation on the growing ISIS threat both abroad and as home, as evidenced by the attacks in recent weeks on both San Bernardino, California and Paris, France. Governor Bentley … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 2, some San Bernardino County Health Department employees met for a Christmas Party. Something went horribly wrong. 14 are now dead and 17 are wounded (some critically) after one of their co-workers and his wife arrived at the party, dressed and prepared for war in what … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 2, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) sent another letter to the White House reiterating his ongoing concerns with the Obama Administration over the refugee vetting process and the lack of information and involvement among states. Gov. Bentley said in a statement, “I continue to have great … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, November 24, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) released 12 examples of individuals who were admitted to the United States as refugees who were publicly implicated in terrorism investigations in 2015. According to information provided by Sen. Sessions’ office, on February 5, 2015, Abdinassir Mohamud Ibrahim a Somali … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 19, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he had voted in favor of HR4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015, which passed the US House of Representatives with bipartisan support despite the threat of a Presidential veto. Congressman Byrne said in a statement, “I’m committed … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) introduced legislation to defund the Administration’s controversial Syrian refugee resettlement program.  HR4031, the Defund the Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program Act of 2015, eliminates all funding from going toward resettling refugees from Syria. Congressman Byrne said that he believes that defunding … Continued