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November 22, 2011
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An organization that helps the needy in Columbus is on the receiving end today.

Congressman Sanford Bishop along with members of the Annual Columbus Black History Observance Committee presented Elder Bobby Harris and The House of Mercy with a $20,000 check today.

November 21, 2011
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Albany Technical College dedicated its new library and media center today in honor of the school's longest serving, and current President.

November 21, 2011
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ALBANY, GA -- The longest serving president of Albany Technical College now has one more accomplishment to be proud of.

The new library at Albany Tech's Logistics Education Center was dedicated to President Dr. Anthony Parker, who is the fifth president of the college.

The Honorable Congressman Sanford Bishop presented Parker with a congressional record.

November 16, 2011
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Washington, D.C. – Today, provisions of the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, which was sponsored by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senator Patty Murray in the U.S. Senate, passed in the House by an overwhelming bipartisan majority vote. Last week, the Senate passed this bipartisan initiative by a 95 to 0 vote.

November 10, 2011
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Washington, D.C. – Today, provisions of the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, which was introduced and sponsored by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senator Patty Murray in the U.S. Senate, passed in the Senate by an overwhelming bipartisan majority vote of 95 to 0. The provisions were included in a comprehensive bill, H.R.

November 10, 2011
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Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) delivered remarks at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

November 9, 2011
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ALBANY, GA - Phoebe Putney hospital announced a new research project Wednesday to help Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan get therapy more conveniently. They are using technology to help veterans battle the emotional wounds of combat.

October 29, 2011
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A week before the Army put Fort Benning’s proposal to acquire more training land on hold, a group from Stewart County met with members of the Georgia Congressional delegation.

October 28, 2011
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ALBANY, GA. -- The first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps are being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. It's the highest civilian award in the United States.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives voting in favor of the H.R. 2447 resolution.

October 28, 2011
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Robert L. Gordon III, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Military Community and Family Policy)