Press Releases
Dec 21, 2012
A Christmas Message from Martha
The Christmas season is a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward toward our hopes for the next. It’s a time to count our blessings and thank God for all He has bestowed upon us.
Dec 13, 2012
Roby selected for conference committee on NDAA
Issues: Defense and National Security
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) today was appointed to serve on a select legislative committee to negotiate a final agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Dec 10, 2012
Roby prepared to work through Christmas to avoid “fiscal cliff”
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today said she is ready to work through the Christmas holiday if that’s what is necessary to avert the “fiscal cliff.”
Nov 28, 2012
Representative Roby, students send Christmas greetings to troops
Issues: Defense and National Security
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) today took time to send Christmas cards to military personnel stationed overseas and is encouraging constituents to join her in spreading holiday cheer to men and women in uniform serving around the globe.
Nov 5, 2012
908th Airlift Wing will stay at Maxwell, Congressional leaders learn
Issues: Defense and National Security
In a positive development for Central Alabama, U.S. Reps. Martha Roby has been notified that the Air Force has altered its strategic guidance proposal and no longer plans to relocate C-130 aircraft from the 908th Airlift Wing
Oct 26, 2012
Questions Remain about White House Response to Benghazi Attack
Issues: Defense and National Security
Despite White House efforts to change the subject, important questions still remain about the Obama Administration’s response to the September 11th terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, U.S. Representative Martha Roby said Friday.
Oct 23, 2012
Obama’s Mixed Signals on Sequestration Harm Efforts to Avoid Defense Cuts
Issues: Defense and National Security
President Barack Obama dodging responsibility and sending mixed signals about looming defense budget cuts known as sequestration will only setback efforts to avoid drastic cuts that will harm our military, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) said today.
Oct 11, 2012
Roby: White House must provide straightforward answers on Benghazi attack
Issues: Defense and National Security
One month after the September 11th terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that left Ambassador Chris Stephens and three other Americans dead, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) expressed frustration and disappointment over the Obama Administration’s mishandling of information regarding the attack.
Sep 13, 2012
Roby Votes to Clear Welfare-to-Work Fix Out of Committee
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today voted to clear legislation that would thwart the Obama Administration’s recent attempt to circumvent the “welfare-to-work” law and reinforce the strict requirements demanded by the successful program.
Sep 7, 2012
Roby Reacts to Weak Jobs Report
Issues: Job Creation
U.S. Representative Martha Roby today reacted to a weak August jobs report that showed more Americans have given up looking for work saying she is concerned the shrinking workforce indicates an economy heading in the wrong direction.