Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today announced that Flint Cable TV of Reynolds, Ga., was awarded a $4,095,913 loan and $4,095,913 grant by the Department of Agriculture for a broadband infrastructure project to improve economic and educational opportunities to rural Southwest Georgia communities.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement regarding the status of health care reform:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today congratulated Early County 2055, located in Blakely, Ga., for coordinating efforts to donate a large shipment of peanut butter and other peanut products to the people of Haiti.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was named one of the most centrist members of Congress by a report released today by National Journal Magazine. The report emphasizes Bishop’s independent and balanced approach to legislating.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement upon the Justice Department’s announcement of a settlement in the Pigford case:
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement upon the death of Congressman John P. Murtha:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today co-chaired a Congressional Military Family Caucus briefing to discuss the growing epidemic of mental health issues among U.S. military spouses and children. Bishop, whose district includes Fort Benning and the Marine Corps Logistic Base – Albany, serves as co-Chair of the bipartisan Caucus along with Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted today with fellow Members of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition to send statutory “pay-as-you-go” (PAYGO) legislation to the president’s desk, a major step in the Blue Dog’s efforts to strengthen fiscal responsibility and bring the federal budget under control.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.’s issued the following statement on the FY2011 Agriculture Budget:
Albany, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) on Thursday accepted the Georgia Peanut Commission’s “Work Horse” Award during the annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show at the Albany Civic Center.