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By Danny Carter
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Georgia Trend selects Phoeebe Putney CEO Joel Wernick as one of the most influential people in Georgia.
Looking over my Georgia Trend magazine this week, it was no surprise to see Joel Wernick, president and CEO of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, on the magazine’s list of 100 most influential people.
MR. BISHOP (GA). Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the awful events in Tucson, Arizona last Saturday. First and foremost, our prayers are with Gabby Giffords, her family, her staff, and the other victims of this senseless tragedy.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement on the tragic shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8): |
By Kate Oczypok
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus were ceremonially sworn in at a ceremony Wednesday morning in the Congressional Auditorium at the Capitol Visitor’s Center.
By Bob Keefe
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
WASHINGTON -- As Republicans officially took control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, three Georgia Democrats provided the biggest surprises of the day.
Mr. Bishop (GA) – Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lena Baker. Today, her family dedicates her tombstone, 65 years after she was laid to rest at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Cuthbert, Georgia.
MR. BISHOP (GA). Mr. Speaker, I cannot in good conscience support today’s misguided efforts to repeal the new health reform law. It would be a significant step backwards both for the citizens of Southwest Georgia whom I represent as well as the entire nation.
By Jonathan Allen
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
As a whole, the Congressional Black Caucus is against the deal the president cut with Republicans on taxes.
But it's becoming more clear that's a consensus position, not a unanimous one.
By The Editorial Board
Friday, December 10, 2010
When Baby New Year arrives in three weeks, he’ll be bringing a much bigger tax bill for Americans across the board unless Congress gets its act together.
By Christian Jennings
Thursday, December 9, 2010
ALBANY, GA – Some black south Georgia farmers are about to get money they've waited years for. A discrimination case is officially settled.