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Larry Lee: We don’t listen to our experts

By Larry Lee Dr. Steve Edwards is the real deal. With 43 years in the education field, he knows of what he speaks. He runs a consulting firm in Virginia and has done work in 49 states and 55 counties. Clients include the United Nations and the World Bank. The author of five books, he … Continued
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January 25, 2018
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A bipartisan vote to stand with Israel

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The United States has no stronger ally than Israel. Our relationship has always been strong, both economically and militarily. Israel plays an especially important role in helping us combat radical Islamic terrorism in the Middle East. In other words, Israel serves as a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity in … Continued
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January 9, 2017

House condemns UN Resolution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thursday, January 5, 2017, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution, House Resolution 11, condemning and calling for the United Nations to repeal Security Council Resolution 2334, which declared Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem invalid and that all the land outside of … Continued
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January 6, 2017

Rogers re-introduces legislation to leave the United Nations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 2, 2017, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) re-introduced his legislation for the United States to leave the United Nations. On the opening day of the 115th Congress, Rogers stated, “My first act of the new Congress was to reintroduce my bill to end the United States’ … Continued
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January 5, 2017

Alabama elected officials react to Sec. Kerry Speech on Israel

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 28, 2016, outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry (D) sharply attacked the settlement policies of the nation of Israel and demanded that they surrender territories the United Nations claims they have improperly occupied to the Palestinian State. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said in a statement, … Continued
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December 29, 2016

Obama’s Israel policy draws criticism from some

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, December 26, 2016, State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) criticized the decision by outgoing President Barack H. Obama (D) to refuse to veto a UN Security Council resolution denouncing Israel on Christmas Eve. Rep. Wadsworth wrote that the, “United States abstained in the passage of Resolution 2334 against Israel. The … Continued
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December 28, 2016

Sessions Says that Obama Administration Refuses to Attend Hearing on Refugee Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) criticized the State Department for their refusal to attend a Congressional hearing on the Refugee Admissions Program. Senator Sessions said in a statement, “Despite having sufficient notice of a statutorily required hearing regarding its plans for the Refugee Admissions Program in Fiscal Year 2017, … Continued
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September 21, 2016

Foreign Affairs Committee Adopts Brooks UN Reporting Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 26 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) said in a statement that the House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a Brooks amendment that would give more transparency in how much money the United States Government spends at the United Nations. Congressman Brooks said, “Today the Foreign Affairs … Continued
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June 1, 2016

Zeigler Critical of United Nations Investigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 14, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) released a statement critical of a UN Report which was lammed Alabama after a visit to the State. According to Zeigler, the three-member UN investigative team calling themselves “rapporteurs” conducted investigations in Alabama, Texas, and Oregon earlier this month. The … Continued
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December 17, 2015

Rogers Introduces Legislation to Get US Out of United Nations

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has sponsored the American Sovereignty Restoration Act, HR1205, which would end American involvement in the United Nations.  US Representative Rogers said in a statement, “Across East Alabama, many of you may agree with me that the United States’ participation with the United Nations should end immediately. … Continued
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June 23, 2015