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Roby Recounts Details of Middle East Trip

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) traveled throughout the Middle East as part of a defense-related Congressional Delegation.  Following her trip, Rep. Roby briefed constituents in an email. Congresswoman Roby said that the purpose of her trip was, “To evaluate the rising influence of ISIS and Iran and to examine … Continued
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April 9, 2015

Rogers Concerned About ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 27, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said in an email to constituents that he is concerned about the terrorist group ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). Congressman Rogers said, “As I made my way around East Alabama during the District Work Week, one of the … Continued
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February 27, 2015

Byrne Said Obama’s War Proposal Lacks A Clear Strategy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Mobile) said that President Obama has not articulated an adequate strategy to defeat ISIS. US Representative Byrne issued a statement following President Obama’s submission to Congress for a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) to defeat the Islamic … Continued
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February 12, 2015

Byrne Supports New Authorization of Force Against ISIL

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) said in a statement that he supports President Barack H. Obama’s (D) decision to ask for new authorization from Congress to fight the growing menace of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Representative Byrne said on Facebook, “I believe … Continued
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November 11, 2014

Ward and McClendon Presented Annual Leadership Award

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter GULF SHORES—State Senator Cam Ward and Representative Jim McClendon were presented with the 2014 Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) today in Gulf Shores. Suzanne Burnette, the President of the association, cited Senator Ward’s work in establishing tough new laws that punish those who take advantage … Continued
October 27, 2014

Byrne Supports Syrian Air Strikes But Questions Authority of the Action

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose issued a statement supportive of the expansion of American airstrikes into Syria. Rep. Byrne while supportive of the policy however stated his belief that President Barack H. Obama (D) has exceeded his authority by attacking targets in Syria without getting legal authorization … Continued
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September 25, 2014

U.S. Expands War Against ISIS Into Syria

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late on Monday, September 22, the United States and it’s allies expanded the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The U.S. Department of Defense Central Command in Tampa, Florida released a statement early on Tuesday.  Central Command said, “U.S. military forces and partner nations, including … Continued
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September 23, 2014

Alabama Delegation Divided on Arming Syrian Rebels

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 17 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) spoke on the House floor in support of an amendment to authorize the arming and training of Syrian rebels as part of the strategy to defeat the barbaric Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) joining Congresswoman Terri … Continued
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September 18, 2014

Adkins Receives Medal of Honor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 15, Alabamian Command Sergeant Bennie Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during his service in the Vietnam War. President Barack H. Obama awarded the medal to Adkins (an Opelika native) in a ceremony in the White House. Before the ceremony, U.S. Representative Martha Roby … Continued
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September 16, 2014