Congress Intervenes on Behalf of Teacher ‘Duped’ by AEA Forced political donations at the center of controversy Birmingham, AL – On April 4, 2012, Rep. Darrell Issa, Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent AEA President Dot Strickland a letter informing her of the Committee’s investigation regarding allegations made by
Armistead Applauds Movement on Charter School Legislation
Armistead Applauds Movement on Charter School Legislation BIRMINGHAM, AL – Alabama is one step closer to landmark reform of Alabama education thanks to Republicans in the House and Senate. This week, a House Committee approved the Education Options Act of 2012 (HB 541), sponsored by Rep. Phil Williams (R – Huntsville). The bill will
Proposed Changes to Illegal Immigration Law Introduced
Proposed Changes to Illegal Immigration Law Introduced Revisions make the law more enforceable, less burdensome MONTGOMERY – A bill proposing revisions to Alabama’s law cracking down on illegal immigration was introduced today in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill 658, sponsored by Rep. Micky Hammon (R-Decatur), is aimed to maintain the strength of Alabama’s
TJ Explains the 2012 Republican Primary
House Works to Grow Alabama’s Film Production Industry
Bills to fund bonuses for certified teachers, protect benefits for law enforcement also up this week MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives will take up a bill aimed to grow the state’s film production industry and boost job growth when lawmakers return for the eighth day of the 2012 legislative session Tuesday. House Speaker
From Serving our Country to Entertaining It
Recently, I had the opportunity to have dinner with one of television’s most famous military men. You may know him from his more than sixty films, including his memorable performance in Full Metal Jacket, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Perhaps you know him from his shows on the History Channel
Roby Column – February 27, 2012
Supporting Teacher Flexibility and State Education Control: America’s education system needs to be reformed. The current federal limitations placed on teachers, parents, and students in local classrooms and schools are hindering academic success. A quality education is the springboard from which our children may pursue their highest dreams. As a mother of a child in
Plouffe’s Bluff
Obama’s Claim To Be Competitive In Arizona Nothing More Than “Bluffing” ___________________________________________________________________ “Shortly after the 2008 election, Obama adviser David Plouffe predicted at a Harvard conference that Arizona would be ‘a big battleground in 2012 . ‘” (Alexander Burns, “Obama Courts Ariz. Senate Candidate, May Contest State ‘Heavily,’” Politico, 10/6/11) TEAM OBAMA CLAIMS IT CAN WIN ARIZONA Obama
Jobs Through Growth, Not $5 Gas
From the Chairman Although President Obama has talked lately about an “all of the above” energy strategy, he doesn’t actually have one. Right now, his energy policy can be summed up as: cash for cronies at Solyndra; restricting access to America’s abundant energy resources; and preventing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which could bring
What a night!
Dear Friends, It’s always wonderful to be surrounded by other Republicans, and our Friday night Chairman’s Dinner in Birmingham was no exception. We had over 800 people join together to celebrate our conservative values!!! It’s important from time to time to look back in our history and honor those who have blazed the trail we