Press Releases

Bishop Meets with Military Families at Fort Benning Town Hall
February 25, 2011
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Columbus, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) held a town hall meeting at Fort Benning today with service members and their families who highlighted a range of issues including military housing, education, and rising health care costs.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBuilding Our CommunitiesHousing and Community Development
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Bishop, Ag Commissioner Black Discuss Georgia’s Agriculture Sector
February 23, 2011
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Atlanta, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black today discussed the future of Georgia’s agriculture sector during a meeting at the Georgia Department of Agriculture office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeBusiness & EmployersFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural Development
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Bishop Statement on John Lewis Receiving the Medal of Freedom
February 15, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. John Lewis (GA-5). Rep.

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Bishop Statement on President Obama's Budget Proposal
February 14, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement after President Obama unveiled his budget request for fiscal year 2012.

Issues:Economy, Financial Services, & TradeFiscal Discipline
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Bishop Hears Issues, Concerns of Military Families at Town Hall Meeting
February 4, 2011
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Albany, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, today held a town hall meeting with service members and their families at the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) in Albany, GA.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesEducation
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Member Bishop Seeks to Improve VA’s Performance
January 27, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesSenior CitizensHomeland SecurityArmed ServicesForeign AffairsVeterans
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The Military Coalition Announces Support of Bishop’s 'Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act'
January 26, 2011
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Washington, DC – The Military Coalition, a consortium of over 30 uniformed services and veterans associations representing more than 5.5 million current and former service members, their families, and survivors has announced their strong support and full endorsement of H.R. 333, the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesSenior CitizensHomeland SecurityArmed ServicesForeign AffairsVeterans
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Bishop Statement Following President Obama’s State of the Union Address
January 25, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) tonight released the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress.

Issues:Economy, Financial Services, & Trade
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Bishop Defends GA Family Connection in Letter to Governor
January 24, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today sent a letter to Governor Nathan Deal to highlight the possible adverse results from the Governor’s proposed changes to the Georgia Family Connection Partnerships (GaFCPs).

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping Families
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Bishop Statment on the Death of Olan Faulk, Former Mayor of Richland, GA
January 21, 2011
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement of the death of Olan Faulk, Former Mayor of Richland, Georgia:

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