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By Ben Wright
Saturday, February 26, 2011
If a spending bill isn’t approved by Friday to fund the U.S. government this budget year, some civil service workers may be furloughed but soldiers will continue their duties, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. said Friday during a visit to Fort Benning.
By Raquel Rodriguez
Friday, February 25, 2011
By Jade Bulecza
Friday, February 25, 2011
VALDOSTA, GA - A new center that serves children with disabilities and their families opened Thursday in Valdosta.
The home gives caregivers a break by temporarily caring for the children.
Congressman Sanford Bishop cut the ribbon on Megan's House on Williams Street.
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.
By Sarah Bleau
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Rep. Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner talk about Continuing Resolution that would cut $5.2 billion in agriculture funds
By April Hunt
Thursday, February 24, 2011
A congressman from southwest Georgia and the state agriculture commissioner joined forces Wednesday to warn about “devastating effects” that cutting $5 billion in federal agriculture spending could have in Georgia.
The proposed cuts are part of a Republican budget proposal that the U.S. House passed Saturday.
By Ray Henry
Thursday, February 24, 2011
A Republican budget proposal cutting roughly $5 billion in federal agriculture spending would have a "pretty devastating effect" on the state's single-largest economic sector, Democratic U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop said Wednesday.
By The Associated Press
Thursday, February 23, 2011
ATLANTA (AP) - Congressman Sanford Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black say the federal government must maintain a financial safety net for farmers as Congress weighs spending cuts.
By J.D. Sumner
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Once completed, a $9 million Albany transportation facility will be the state’s first LEED-Certified transit center.
By Ray Henry
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Congressman Sanford Bishop and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black are meeting to discuss federal spending for agriculture, the state's single-largest economic sector.
The two leaders are planning a news conference Wednesday after a meeting where they will discuss upcoming legislation setting federal agriculture subsidies.