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Bradley Byrne
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What to Watch in 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, we took a look back at some of the highlights from 2015 like the important progress on the I-10 bridge and my efforts to improve health care for our nation’s veterans. This week, I want to look ahead to some of the things you should watch for in … Continued
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January 4, 2016

Roby To Meet with New VA Southeast Regional Director

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 4, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) will meet with new VA Southeast Network Director Leslie Wiggins Monday, January 4, and the two will address the media about the issues that have plagued the US Veterans Department health care facilities for our Nation’s Veterans. Director Wiggins previously … Continued
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January 4, 2016
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Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1)  Last week we celebrated Veterans Day, and we honored the men and women who have served in the United States military. These are the individuals who throughout our nation’s history have put country above themselves. I had the honor of attending a number of Veterans Day ceremonies in Southwest … Continued
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November 16, 2015
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Hug a veteran, really hard

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I was ready to go to Canada. Well, I thought so, anyway. I didn’t want to go to Vietnam, that’s for sure. I was conflicted, though. I thought, I should serve my country if called. But I don’t know if that was a war that was worth calling our … 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

October is Busy Month for the GBYR

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) plan a busy schedule during the month of October. On Thursday, October 8, the Republican Groups will hear from Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington (R) at their regular October Meeting.  The GBYR have made electing Republicans in Jefferson County a special focus … Continued
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October 6, 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