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Mr. BISHOP (GA). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose Rep. SCOTT GARRETT’s amendment to the FY2011 Continuing Resolution. His proposal to erase funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services will effectively
eliminate all specific federal funding for libraries. Doing so would cut off access to information for millions of Americans.
Mr. BISHOP (GA). I thank the gentleman for yielding. While the Military Construction/VA portion of this bill is not cut as much as some other parts of the continuing resolution, the cumulative effect of this CR is really to hurt our veterans. The bill provides $74.2 billion, which is $2.4 billion below the FY 2010; $1.8 billion below the President's request.
By Terry Lewis
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A U.S. Congressman says the Veterans Administration must meet its commitment to former troops.
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.
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Editorial Board
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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.
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:
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.