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December 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford Bishop's office has announce that eight health care providers across Georgia's Second Congressional District, including Albany Area Primary Health Care, were awarded a total of $2,168,196 through the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Issues:Healthcare
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December 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $144,900 grant for facility improvements at the East Baker Commercial Kitchen in Baker County.
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December 3, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus, received the 2022 Congressional Leadership Award from the Friends of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus for his support of the Job Corps program.
Issues:EducationJobs & Workforce
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December 2, 2022
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - A park known as Chason Park is getting expanded thanks to federal funds.
The City of Bainbridge was awarded $1.2 million from the Department of Community Affairs for Rural Downtown Redevelopment. They also received over $30,000 from a trust foundation. All the money will go towards the Chason Park Expansion Project.
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December 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., said he is supporting legislation to avert a national railroad shutdown and address outstanding concerns related to rail employees' paid sick leave.
November 24, 2022
This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) enactment. Congresman Bishop supported the bipartisan infrastrucure bill's approval in Conress.
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November 17, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's enactment by listing funds that have been allocated in his district.
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November 13, 2022
ALBANY — Albany State University has been awarded $2.9 million for the Connecting Minority Communities Program federal grant from the United States Department of Commerce. This grant was made possible by the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021.
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November 11, 2022
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The American Legion Post in Albany recognizes veterans every month, however, Veterans Day 2022 was special.
Every November 11th, Americans celebrate those who selflessly fought for our country. People who say a simple "thank you for your service," is sometimes all that they need to feel appreciated.
Issues:Veterans
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November 2, 2022
ALBANY — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant to Albany State University. The U.S.