Press Releases
Jan 1, 2013
Rep. Martha Roby statement on tax deal vote
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) released the following statement after voting against a last-minute tax deal crafted by the Senate and Vice President Joe Biden
Dec 27, 2012
Roby: House-passed measures to avert “fiscal cliff” await Senate action
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) is set to return to Washington, D.C. as the House of Representatives reconvenes on Sunday, December 30th for the remainder of the 112th Congress. With the House having already passed its two-part plan to avert the “fiscal cliff,” it is now time for the Senate to act, Rep. Roby said.
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.