Bishop CALLS FOR A REASONABLE SOLUTION FOR SEQUESTRATION
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued remarks to the Congressional Record regarding the dangers of the impending sequestration, or across-the-board budget cuts, which are due to go into effect on March 1, 2013. Below you will find the text of the statement submitted for the [...]
Read More →Bishop CO-SPONSORS BILL TO STRENGTHEN VOTING RIGHTS
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined 166 of his colleagues in co-sponsoring H.R. 12, the Voter Empowerment Act within the House of Representatives. The Voter Empowerment Act helps to ensure equal access to the ballot for every eligible voter, modernizes our voter registration system to help [...]
Read More →Bishop Tackles Federal Budget Deficit with MACON Residents
Tweet Special to the Journal MACON, GA – Tonight, over 50 Macon residents tried their hand at balancing the federal budget during a deficit reduction workshop held by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02). The non-partisan Concord Coalition helped organize the event at Vineville Academy. During the event, participants were placed in the role of [...]
Read More →BISHOP ADVOCATES FOR EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON ARMY PLAN FOR BRIGADE WITHDRAWL
Tweet Special to the Journal COLUMBUS, GA – In response to a letter sent by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, the Army has granted an extension of 30 days to the public comment period for their [...]
Read More →Bishop SeekS To Ensure USPS Six Day DELIVERY OF PRESCRIPTIONS
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02) and 63 of his colleagues sent a letter to United States Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Donahoe urging him to protect seniors, veterans, and other patients by ensuring the continuation of 6 day delivery for prescription medicine.
Read More →Albany delegation responds to State of the Union
Tweet Staff Reports Albany, Ga -The State of the Union is usually an opportunity for members of congress to score political points by either agreeing or disagreeing with topics brought up by the president. Last nights was no exception as Sanford Bishop, Johnny Isakson and outgoing senator Saxby Chambliss sent out statements regarding President Obama’s [...]
Read More →BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FIVE-DAY MAIL DELIVERY
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, released a statement regarding the recent news that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be cutting Saturday mail delivery beginning August 1, 2013 in order to trim costs.
Read More →BISHOP APPLAUDS AGREEMENT REGARDING TOMATO ‘DUMPING’
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies welcomed notification of an agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding the investigation of tomato ‘dumping’. Congressman Bishop has continued to be supportive [...]
Read More →Bishop, Crawford Organize Chicken Caucus FOR 113th CONGRESS
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) announced members of the bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus in the 113th Congress. Bishop and Crawford founded the Chicken Caucus in 2012 and will continue serving as co-chairs of the caucus in the 113th Congress.
Read More →Rep. Sanford Bishop and REP. Martha Roby Announce formation of Congressional Peanut Caucus for 113th Congress
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) and Martha Roby (R-AL) announced the re-formation of the Congressional Peanut Caucus for the 113th Congress.
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