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Rep. Martha Roby: An update on progress for Afghan women
Throughout my time in Congress, I have had the privilege to serve on several committees that directly influence our country’s defense and foreign policy...
The nature of reality through liberal eyes
I have been watching and listening to the news during President Donald Trump’s entire administration and I’m done. Break out the honey-do list at...
Rep. Rogers’ report from Washington: What is happening behind the closed doors?
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The big story in Washington right now is happening behind closed doors.
House Democrats continue to conduct this sham of an impeachment...
Flowers: Congressman Jack Edwards – An Alabama legend passes away
One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age 91.
He...
Black Alabamians should reject Doug Jones in 2020
Last September, just before midnight, Senator Doug Jones grabbed his phone, went on Twitter and in no more than 50 words, told the people...
Congress considering three bills bad for Alabama small businesses
Sometimes, Congress comes up with a bill that would be bad news for Alabama’s small businesses. This time, though, it’s come up with three...
Byrne: Congress must investigate the escalating Biden scandal
While Democrats recklessly intensify their partisan scheme to impeach President Trump, the Biden scandal has escalated to a level Congress can no longer responsibly...
Alabama’s competitive edge in the new economy
Alabama has a proud history of fostering innovation and inspiring great ideas that have transformed how we live, work and do business. From the...
Roby: U.S. service academies nomination deadline is quickly approaching
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the month of October. November will be here before we know it, and with it comes...
Flowers: Prison issue to be addressed in special session in February rather than October
The second year of the reign of Governor Kay Ivey may give her a second major accomplishment in the first two years of her...
Is it payday for college athletes?
California recently passed a law allowing college athletes to receive compensation. This stokes anew the debate about paying college athletes and may provide an...
Byrne: The consequences of impeachment
In the summer of 1973, as a student intern in Washington far from my home in Mobile, I got a firsthand view as the...
Is Greenland for sale?
President Trump recently suggested that the United States buy Greenland. Denmark emphasized that the world’s largest island is not for sale. Regardless of whether...
Roby: Highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the second most common cancer in women, with...
Byrne: Holding their feet to the fire
With her announcement that the House will finally move toward impeachment, Nancy Pelosi has set in motion what the Democrats have wanted to do...
Is Alabama a poor state?
By most measures of income, yes, Alabama is a poor state, but income does not account for the cost of living. Does a low...
Flowers: The political graveyard is full of congressmen who have tried to run for the Senate
The field is probably formulated for our 2020 Senate race. A Republican will be heavily favored to capture the seat currently held by our...
Roby: White House honors Army Aviation, Fort Rucker
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed the official White House Christmas ornament. It is always interesting to learn about...
Byrne: Americans want results, not impeachment
The first year of Democratic control of the House of Representatives is almost up, and we have nothing to show for it.
For the first...
Rep. Martha Roby: Supporting STEM education
Did you know that four billion people on the planet use a mobile phone? Over the past two years alone, 90 percent of all...
What is the responsibility of business?
The Business Roundtable (BR), a group of chief executive officers (CEOs) of some of America’s largest corporations, recently released a statement claiming that businesses...
Rogers’ report from Washington: President Trump is right — The ‘America First’ agenda works
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With so many accomplishments, it is difficult to believe President Trump has been in office less than three years.
Like many of...
The marginally qualified elites
One of the current high profile stories in our culture involves how celebrities and power elite families have manipulated the system to give some...
High-speed internet access: A necessity for rural Alabama
Over the past two years, Alabama’s elected leaders passed legislation expanding rural access to high-speed internet -- also known as “broadband.” Increasing access in...