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Sessions Expresses Concerns about U.S. Accepting more Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R), Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee expressed concerns about the Obama Administration’s plan to resettle nearly 200,000 refugees in the US over the next 2 years. Sen. Sessions said, “The US has already taken in four times more immigrants than any other nation on Earth. … Continued
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September 25, 2015

Byrne Wants More Information about Syrian Refugees being Resettled in Mobile

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) sent a letter to the State Department demanding answers to serious questions about the screening process that Syrian refugees must undergo before being brought to the United States. According to information released by Congressman Byrne’s office, Secretary of State … Continued
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September 23, 2015

Sessions Questions if U.S. Should Accept Syrian Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, September 10, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) released a written statement in response to President Barack H Obama’s (D) announcement that they plan to expand refugee resettlement operations inside the U.S. Sen. Sessions said, “The United States has been doing more than its ‘fair share’ … Continued
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September 11, 2015

Sewell Supports President’s Iran Deal

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 9 U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) announced in a statement that she supports the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCOPA) negotiated between Iran and the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, France and Germany (“P5+1” )with respect to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Congresswoman Sewell … Continued
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September 11, 2015

Roby Reacts to More Army Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) reacted to news that the administration of President Barack H Obama was cutting the Army to its smallest size since before World War II.  The Army announced that Fort Rucker in Alabama would see its force reduced by 186 soldiers, a … Continued
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July 15, 2015

Roby Warns of Impending Nuclear Deal With Iran

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 22, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that walking away from a bad deal is probably the best option for the US in the ongoing nuclear talks with the government of Iran. US Representative Roby wrote in a statement on Facebook, “Today is June 22nd. That means … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Alabama Congressional Leaders Reflect on Anniversary of D-Day

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Saturday, June 6, was the 71st anniversary of the D-Day landings in which 155,000 allied troops invaded 50 miles of heavily defended beach to free Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II.  Many of Alabama’s leaders paused to remember the sacrifices of those brave men that day. US Representative … Continued
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June 8, 2015

Palmer Votes for Congressional Review of Iran Sanctions Deal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 14, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: HR1191, known as the Corker-Cardin bill.  HR1191 would give Congress a role in any deal with Iran. US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) noted in a statement that Iran is the foremost State … Continued
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May 15, 2015