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February 1, 2011
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By Terry Lewis
Tuesday, February 1, 2011

A U.S. Congressman says the Veterans Administration must meet its commitment to former troops.

January 30, 2011
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By Shelby G, Spires
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Veterans have lauded U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, for his support of a bill that would allow them to collect disability compensation along with retirement pay.

Current law forbids veterans receiving retirement benefits and disability.

January 27, 2011
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Editorial Board
Thursday, January 27, 2011

January 26, 2011
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By Ben WrightWednesday, January 26, 2011 Olan Faulk, a former two-term mayor of Richland, Ga., and senior aide to U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn, died Thursday at Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was 80 "Georgia and America have lost a great public servant in Olan Faulk," U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. said.
January 26, 2011
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By Erika Adolphus
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The economy and unity were key themes during President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

The mood was somber, with the memory of the Tucson shootings fresh in lawmakers' minds.

Many of them crossed party lines to sit together.

January 26, 2011
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By Jim Galloway
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

My AJC colleague Bob Keefe in Washington was in charge of monitoring “date-night” logistics last night, during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address:

January 26, 2011
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By Carol Heard
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Coach Larry Cosby’s 2010 Region 1AAAA and State Class AAAA champion Bainbridge High School Bearcats track and field team was honored by the school during a special state championship awards ceremony Saturday night.

They won the championship on May 15 in Jefferson.

January 26, 2011
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By Ben Wright
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Veterans who are losing money on their disability benefits while earning a military pension would get relief under a bill making its way through Congress.

January 26, 2011
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

SAVANNAH, GA - Senior Administrative Aide to former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and Richland's first black mayor has died.

A funeral mass for Olan Faulk was held Wednesday in Savannah.