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Rep. Roby: I’m always fighting for Fort Rucker and Maxwell Air Force Base
The recent district work period provided me valuable time on the road in Alabama’s Second District to have in-person meetings with many of the...
Thank you, Mrs. Bush – what you did for my friend dying of AIDS will never be forgotten
My brother Matt died of AIDS 26 years ago yesterday, passing away in his bed in my parents' home in Houston.
It was a benighted...
Why the Alabama Legislature holds the power — and a breakdown of interesting open seats
Our antiquated 1901 Constitution was designed to give inordinate power to the Legislature. During the Wallace years, the King of Alabama politics, George Wallace,...
Rep Bradley Byrne: The push for a balanced budget
When the 115th Congress kicked off last January, I immediately introduced a bill that I believe is fundamental to the future of our country:...
Don’t regulate Facebook — That’s what Zuckerberg wants
If Facebook disappeared forever this afternoon, I wouldn't exactly be upset about it. I'm astounded when I see people post loads of personal information...
Answering Alabama’s infrastructure needs in the 21st century
Toyota/Mazda, Polaris, Remington, Hyundai, Honda, Airbus, Boeing…
These are just a few of the dozens upon dozens of new and expanding industries that have chosen...
Construction industry positions Alabama for future success
Alabama’s construction industry is built on a foundation of customer service, integrity and work ethic. As CEO of Bailey-Harris Construction and board chairman of...
The welcome mat: Out for legal immigrants, not for others
It’s not easy to discuss immigration these days. Nuance is out. We’re pressured to pick a side—either you favor open borders, or you’re anti-immigrant,...
Running into the gender revolution: Transgenderism and the Boston Marathon
April kicks off marathon season. I’m in the middle of training for the Nashville Marathon on April 28. It isn’t often that my love...
Scott Dawson: Time to make Alabama a sweeter home for business
We’ve all heard about how important it is to recruit out-of-state businesses to Alabama. As Governor, that will be a top priority of mine....
Rep. Mike Rogers: We must secure the border now
As you may have recently seen on the news, President Trump has called for the National Guard to assist Customs and Border Patrol Agents...
Combat Russian information warfare – via the Baltics
The U.S. has a long history and a vested interest in the Baltic States. On the heels of the leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and...
What do you know about Alabama’s congressional delegates?
There are dramatic differences between our congressional delegation of the 1940s-1960s and our group on the Potomac today. Obviously, their partisan badges have changed,...
Rep. Bradley Byrne: Congratulating our service academy nominees
America’s Armed Forces are made up of young men and women who bravely answered the call of service and have accepted the challenge of...
From the perspective of a combat veteran, it is time to address the use of lethal force by police
As a trained military combat veteran with deployments in both Afghanistan and Iraq, I have sat through more hours of instruction, live fire exercises,...
Highlighting my first visit to Marion Military Institute
During the second and final week of Congress’ Easter district work period, I traveled throughout the Second District to visit with constituents, small business...
How to shine a light on autism awareness this April
April is National Autism Awareness Month and as the father of a child on the autism spectrum, I know firsthand the importance of raising...
No, Justice Stevens, the Second Amendment must be preserved
I recently read with interest an op-ed written by retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calling on the American people to “repeal...
The power of choice helps low-income Alabamans live healthier
Let’s face it: It can be tough to eat right.
My wife and I do our best to ensure we eat a balanced, nutritious diet...
Gov. Kay Ivey: Putting faith first
My faith has always come first for me. From my earliest days on our family farm in lower Alabama, to my teenage years when...
Inside the statehouse
Republicans took control of federal offices and presidential races in 1964 in Alabama. It was referred to as the Goldwater Landslide. The Baxley-Graddick fiasco...
Funding our government
There is no more important function of the federal government than to provide for our common defense. Unfortunately, for nearly seven years, Democrats have...
Instead of belittling student protestors, let us embrace them with our conservative compassion and core beliefs
This week, the reports of students taking to the streets to demand Congress enact gun-control legislation dominated the news. While some people argue about the...
Positive impact of tax reform on local businesses a common theme in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Part of my job as your Representative in Congress is to listen to the people I have the privilege of working for and to...