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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was named one of the most centrist members of Congress by a report released today by National Journal Magazine. The report emphasizes Bishop’s independent and balanced approach to legislating.
By Ricki Barker
Friday, February 19, 2010
ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, told Dougherty County Rotary Club members Thursday afternoon that there is evidence that economic recovery is slowly moving forward.
“We welcome the beginning of the return for economic growth,” he said. “We are now starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.”
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement upon the Justice Department’s announcement of a settlement in the Pigford case:
By Halimah Abdullah
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Georgia lawmakers are pushing back against a proposal in President Obama’s budget that ends compensation to cotton and peanut farmers for storage costs when they hold back on selling crops until they can net better market rates.
By J.D. Sumner
Wednesday February 10, 2010
ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop said that he's urging the Democratic leadership in both Congress and the White House to focus on reining in the country's growing debt problems in 2010.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement upon the death of Congressman John P. Murtha:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today co-chaired a Congressional Military Family Caucus briefing to discuss the growing epidemic of mental health issues among U.S. military spouses and children. Bishop, whose district includes Fort Benning and the Marine Corps Logistic Base – Albany, serves as co-Chair of the bipartisan Caucus along with Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted today with fellow Members of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition to send statutory “pay-as-you-go” (PAYGO) legislation to the president’s desk, a major step in the Blue Dog’s efforts to strengthen fiscal responsibility and bring the federal budget under control.
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.’s issued the following statement on the FY2011 Agriculture Budget:
By Ricki Barker
Thursday, January 21, 2010
ALBANY — Farmers got a good look at all things peanut Thursday at the 34th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show at the Albany Civic Center.
The show was sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and provided peanut farmers a full day to view farming equipment, products and attend education seminars.