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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

Alabama’s Leaders Honor Our Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter America exists because brave patriots 240 years ago were willing to pay the price to fight and win the Revolutionary war.  Whether it was fighting the English, Indians, pirates, Mexico, Spain, our own Southern States, Germany, Italy, Japan, Chinese Communists, North Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Al Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS, … Continued
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November 11, 2015

Sessions Supports Bipartisan Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 8, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) announced in a statement that he was supporting the bipartisan legislation to improve health care access and affordability for disabled or rural veterans by expanding VA telehealth services. The legislation is sponsored by US Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). … Continued
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October 15, 2015

Roby Says the CAVHS Should Partner with Local Medical Community

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, US Representative Martha Roby said that building partnerships between the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and the local medical community is an important next step to toward improving health services for Alabama veterans. Rep. Roby’s remarks were made at the Montgomery Chamber of … Continued
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September 8, 2015

Roby Meets with Deputy VA Secretary Gibson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby recently met with US Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, on the situation at the troubled Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. US Representative Martha Roby said in a statement afterwards, “I wanted to update you on the meeting I had with Deputy VA … Continued
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August 27, 2015

Military Construction Bill Will be Considered by House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 27, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that an appropriations bill that will fund upgrades to military bases in Alabama and improve veterans benefits has passed out of committee and comes before the full US House of Representatives this week. Congresswoman Roby wrote to constituents, “This week … Continued
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April 29, 2015

Byrne Supports Changes to Veteran Choice Card Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 24, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for changing a rule that was restricting veteran access to private medical care.  Congressman Byrne has been an advocate for giving veterans greater access to private care. Congressman Byrne said: “Last summer … Continued
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March 25, 2015

Roby and Shelby Respond to Talton Termination Announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, October 6, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) and U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) both announced in statements that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs was beginning termination proceedings against disgraced former Central Alabama Veterans Health Systems director, James Talton. Representative Martha Roby said … Continued
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October 7, 2014

Roby Says that Latest VA Actions Show Strides Toward Progress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said on Tuesday, August 27 that recent actions taken to instill accountability and improve access to care are promising signs that the Department of Veterans Affairs is serious about addressing the immediate needs of veterans. Representative Martha Roby (R) said that recent … Continued
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August 27, 2014

Heads Roll at CAVHCS: Roby and Shelby Praise Decision

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVCHS) Director James Talton and Chief of Staff Dr. Cliff Robinson have both been removed from their positions at the very troubled Montgomery VA facility. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama both applauded the … Continued
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August 22, 2014