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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of H.R. 4346, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. This bill ensures continuing access to telehealth services to all Medicare patients after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus, welcomed U.S.
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COLUMBUS – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., hosted a recent roundtable discussion at the National Infantry Museum attended by local veterans, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough.
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ALBANY, Ga. – U.S.
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Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus, welcomed U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Albany, Georgia.
The pair toured the Turner Job Corps Center and discussed the value of the Job Corps program in strengthening America's economy and preparing participants for successful careers.
Issues:EducationJobs & Workforce

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Turner Job Corp hosted two special visitors today.
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Congressman Sanford Bishop toured and met with students at Turner.
Both men spoke with welding students on higher education and the importance of techincal jobs.
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Issues:EducationJobs & Workforce

After opening its doors to patients on July 11, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic in Columbus.

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Friday's grand opening brought state and national leaders to our area.
Beside them, the United States' Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, who spent his time in Columbus hearing from Fort Benning soldiers and local veterans.