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Sewell will hold Veterans Resource Fair Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, will hold her 2017 Veterans Resource Fair in Birmingham on Thursday. “Meeting the needs of our veterans is one of my top priorities, and as a Representative of Alabama’s 7th District, I’m proud to offer a free opportunity for our veterans and military families … Continued
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October 4, 2017

Strange applauds President’s signing of Veterans Legislation

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 12, 2017, President Trump signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act S.114, sponsored by Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada). According to the White House the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 authorizes and appropriates $2.1 billion to the Veterans Choice Fund, extends certain authorities as … Continued
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August 18, 2017
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Stop letting GOP off the hook for rise of hate

Photo: Vox.com By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Why is everyone so worried about whether a politician publicly denounces racism? After Saturday’s horrific actions in Charlottesville, Va., — and the generally awful image of thousands of privileged white people marching with tiki torches and pretending that they’re oppressed because a black guy got served before … Continued
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August 14, 2017

An interview with Senate candidate Robert Kennedy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 4, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) had an in depth conversation with US Senate Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. (D).  Kennedy is running in the Democratic Party Special Election Primary for the Senate seat vacated when Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) was confirmed as Attorney General. APR asked: … Continued
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August 7, 2017

Senate forum held in Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 6, 2017, over half of the candidates for Senate were on hand for the Christian Citizen Task Force’s bipartisan US Senate forum at Huntsville’s Rock Worship Center. An enthusiastic crowd of over 350 were in attendance. Afterwards there was a straw poll to gauge how the audience … Continued
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July 7, 2017

Judge Moore Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 23, 2017, Republican US Senate candidate Judge Roy Moore took time to speak with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) and answer a number of issues across a wide spectrum of issues likely to face the Senate. APR: You recently expressed some concerns with the secret Senate healthcare bill … Continued
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June 26, 2017

Controversial hire James Talton has been removed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 8, 2017, former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) Director James Talton no longer works for the Alabama Department of Public Health. Talton was recently appointed Public Health Administrative Officer; but on Thursday a spokesman for the Department said that Talton no longer works there. “Effective … Continued
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June 9, 2017

Rutledge Mayor objects to Talton hiring

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 7, 2017, US Navy veteran and Mayor of Rutledge Steven Phillips expressed his displeasure at the State of Alabama for hiring former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System chief administrator James Talton after he was fired by the Veterans Administration. Talton has been hired by the Alabama … Continued
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June 8, 2017

Strange co-sponsors Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 23, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) announced that he was co-sponsoring the Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017, S 992, which is sponsored by Senator John McCain (R-Arizona). Sen. Strange said, “The men and women of our nation’s armed forces deserve the recognition of a grateful … Continued
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May 24, 2017

Roby: HR1712 a step in the right direction for Veterans healthcare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 29, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) introduced HR1712, the Protection and Advocacy for Veterans Act, which would empower state and local Protection and Advocacy agencies to directly investigate the quality of mental health care and substance abuse treatment provided to veterans at the VA and allow … Continued
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April 3, 2017