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Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today voted to prevent scheduled cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates for doctors and to maintain the current Medicare rates doctors are paid through 2011. Absent this action by Congress, the rates were scheduled to be cut by 25% on January 1.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today issued the following statement on the passage of the Development, Relief & Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) by the U.S. House of Representatives on December 8, 2010:
By Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Georgia’s Second District U.S. representative says a bipartisan tax cut compromise will keep more money in Americans’ pockets.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement on the passage of the continuing resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives:
Washington, D.C. – I applaud the bipartisan agreement on much-needed tax relief for all Americans. Now is not the time to raise taxes on any segment of the population while the economy remains so fragile. Raising taxes would stifle investment, impede job creation, and put severe financial strain on businesses and individuals.
By J.D. Sumner
Friday, December 3, 2010
The U.S. House voted to extend Bush-era tax cuts Thursday.
Washington, D.C. – I agree that the extension of middle income tax cuts is vital to the economic health of our nation, and I proudly support providing this much needed relief. Over 75% of American workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and they simply cannot afford the burden of new taxes.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today submitted the following statement on the death of U.S. Army Specialist Shannon Chihuahua into the Congressional Record:
By Times-Enterprise Staff
Friday, November 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. submitted the following statement on the death of U.S. Army Specialist Shannon Chihuahua into the Congressional Record:
Washington, DC – In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it is written “for every thing there is a season.” After prayerful reflection and numerous conversations with constituents who both supported and opposed my re-election, it is with a heavy heart that I have concluded that Speaker Pelosi’s season has passed.