Sen. Saxby Chambliss Statement on the Farm Bill
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted for final passage of S. S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013. The bill passed 66-27.
Read More →WALB named 2013 Georgia’s “Community Service Station of the Year”.
Tweet Stations for all Georgia cities outside Atlanta were in competition. . Also “Gabby” awards for: “Best Sportscaster”, “Best Sportscast”, and for “Best Sports Series”, “Murray”.
Read More →STATE ROUTE 520 BUSINESS, IN DOWNTOWN ALBANY, TO BE DETOURED FOR RAIL LINE IMPROVEMENTS
Tweet State Route 520 Business in Downtown Albany, to be detoured continuously, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 through completion on Thursday, June 20, weather permitting. WHERE: State Route 520 Business/Slappey Boulevard at the intersection of Norfolk Southern rail lines near Gillionville Road WHAT: The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need [...]
Read More →Isakson, Chambliss Demand Answers from Department of Veterans Affairs in Wake of Inspector General Report of Mismanagement at Atlanta VA Medical Center IG Report Linked Three Veteran Suicides to Deficiencies at the Atlanta VA Medical Center
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today sent two letters to Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki demanding answers in response to the Inspector General (IG) report that describes egregious mismanagement at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC). The IG report linked three recent suicides to these [...]
Read More →$500K prize hatches for Douglas chicken plant worker
Tweet ATLANTA – A south Georgia chicken factory worker is chicken dancing with a half-million dollar prize from the Georgia Lottery. Allen Lott of Douglas has won a $500,000 top prize from the new Georgia Lottery instant game Lucky Bucks. “I feel like the same person. Winning makes me feel comfortable,” said Lott, 53. Aden’s [...]
Read More →Attorney General Olens Launches PSA to Raise Awareness about Internet Safety
Tweet Special to the Journal In recognition of June as Internet Safety Month, Attorney General Sam Olens has unveiled a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in cooperation with Facebook entitled, “What You Can Do to Control Your Information.” The PSA featuring Attorney General Olens and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg addresses top questions about privacy, [...]
Read More →AAA: HEAVY RAIN MEANS DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS THIS WEEK
Tweet Special to the Journal Half a Million People are Injured in Traffic Crashes on Wet Pavement Every Year TAMPA, Fla. (June 06, 2013) – The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is delivering its first major rainmaker this week. Tropical Storm Andrea will flood roads and increase AAA’s call volume with motorists who have hydroplaned, crashed [...]
Read More →CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONTINUES FIGHT FOR STUDENTS
Tweet SUPPORTS LEGISLATION FOR LOW STUDENT LOAN RATES \ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, many students across the nation are burdened with rising student loan debt. In an effort to keep college loans affordable, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, [...]
Read More →CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2014 MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Tweet Special to theJournal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, issued the following statement regarding the start of floor debate on H.R. 2216, the FY 2014 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Read More →Rep. Graves Grills New IRS Commissioner, IG On Targeting Scandal
Tweet Under Graves’ Questioning, Werfel Says Lois Lerner Is Still Being Paid, IG Testifies That IRS Employees Wouldn’t Say Who Ordered Targeting Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, issued the following statement after today’s hearing on the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of [...]
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