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By Tim Chitwood
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, whose district includes the Blakely peanut plant at the center of a nationwide scandal involving its sending salmonella-tainted products, issued a statement today regarding the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation’s hearing on the peanut recall.
Mr. Bishop (GA). Madame Speaker, once again the month of February is upon us and we take a moment to look back. We look back and remember the fighters, the marchers, and the dreamers. We look back and remember those who marched on when they were told to stand down, and who remained seated when they were told to get up.
Just a few short years ago, who would have thought our next president’s name would be Barack Obama? Who would have thought that an African American man born in Hawaii with a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya would become the leader of the free world? President-elect Obama’s story is one that defies all odds. It is a story of overcoming adversity and persevering against doubt.
U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop issued the following statement after learning of the passing of Griffin Bell, the longtime Judge and former U.S. Attorney General:
Washington, D.C. Congressman Sanford Bishop announced today that legislation which will provide 180 days of transitional health care to service members who separate honorably from active duty and agree to serve in the National Guard or Selected Reserve will soon become law.
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Sanford Bishop today reminded Southwest Georgia farmers of an important upcoming deadline for disaster assistance programs.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford Bishop last night voted to address our nation’s energy crisis, reduce gas prices, protect taxpayers, and lessen America’s need for foreign oil by supporting the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Greg Murray of Bainbridge testified at a Congressional hearing on the impact of the recent salmonella outbreak on the Georgia Tomato Industry and Georgia Agriculture. |
Washington, D.C. Congressman Sanford Bishop today issued the following statement on the economic crisis currently facing the nation:
Washington, D.C. – With the October 15 deadline to file a 2007 income tax return fast approaching, Congressman Bishop today urged his constituents to take the necessary steps to ensure they receive their economic stimulus payments.