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1/9/2009

Barrow to Continue Fighting for Georgia Families on House Energy and Commerce Committee

1/7/2009

Louisville Native Luke Moses Named Congressman John Barrow’s Legislative Assistant

1/7/2009

Washington County Native Hill Thomas Named Congressman John Barrow’s Legislative Director

1/6/2009

Barrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Rincon, Sylvania, Statesboro, and Claxton

12/18/2008

Barrow Applauds Border Patrol for Meeting Hiring Goals

10/23/2008

Barrow Named To Top Ten In The House On Fighting Illegal Immigration By NumbersUSA

10/6/2008

Barrow Announces $418,000 In Grants To Stop Sexual Predators

10/3/2008

Barrow Statement on Senate Bailout Package

10/1/2008

Barrow, Bono Mack Introduce P2P User Security Legislation

9/29/2008

Barrow Statement on Bailout Proposal

9/19/2008

Barrow Announces $45,909 Grant For Sparta Farmers Market

9/19/2008

Barrow Announces $1.2 Million In Transportation Grants For Savannah Water Ferry

9/17/2008

Barrow Statement on Energy Bill

9/16/2008

Barrow Statement on D.C. Gun Bill

9/12/2008

Barrow Announces $554,000 In School Safety Grants For Richmond County Department of Public Safety

3/14/2008

Barrow Announces 2008 Veterans Town Hall Tour Schedule

3/12/2008

Barrow Testifies before House Education and Labor Committee on Combustible Dust Standards

3/5/2008

BARROW BACKS LANDMARK BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE

3/3/2008

Barrow, Miller Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Dust Explosions After Imperial Sugar Disaster Claims 12 Lives

2/14/2008

Barrow to Celebrate Black History Month in Savannah

2/13/2008

BARROW APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN SIGNED INTO LAW, 3.9 MILLION IN GEORGIA TO RECEIVE TAX CUT

2/12/2008

Barrow Announces 4th Annual Rural Listening Tour; Will Hold Town Hall Meetings in 15 Counties

2/8/2008

Barrow Statement on the Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion

2/7/2008

Barrow Votes to Address Rising College Prices and Remove Other Barriers to College Enrollment

2/5/2008

Barrow Responds to Bush Budget Proposal

1/31/2008

Barrow Urges President to Fully Fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program

1/29/2008

Barrow Backs Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan

1/28/2008

Congressman John Barrow Statement on the 2008 State of the Union Address

1/25/2008

SATURDAY 1/26: Barrow to Host Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance Workshop in Augusta

1/25/2008

FRIDAY 1/25: Barrow to Host Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance Workshop in Savannah

1/18/2008

Barrow Applauds Largest Increase in Veterans Health Care in History

1/16/2008

BARROW VISITS TROOPS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, BACKS PLAN TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12/20/2007

Congress Approves Barrow’s Request for $13.4 Million in Funding for Chatham County Projects

12/10/2007

Barrow Launches Effort to Remember our Troops this Holiday Season

11/6/2007

Barrow Calls for US to Inspect Imported Toys

10/29/2007

House Passes “Juan’s Law”

10/18/2007

Barrow Makes Statement on Failed SCHIP Veto-Override

10/11/2007

Barrow Thanks All First Responders for Bravery, Sacrifice in Fighting the 2007 Wildfires

9/25/2007

Barrow Votes to Reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program

9/24/2007

Rep. Barrow Supports the Priorities of Georgia Sportsmen and Women

8/1/2007

Barrow Votes to Strengthen PeachCare; Reauthorizes the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

7/31/2007

Barrow Backs Strong Ethics Reform Bill

7/27/2007

Reps. Barrow, Bishop, Boyd, and Marshall Fight for Peanut Producers

7/26/2007

House Approves Barrow’s Request for $350,000 in Funding for Highway 67 in Bulloch County

7/26/2007

House Approves an Additional $1,500,000 for Augusta Regional-Bush Field Airport

7/26/2007

North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department Awarded a $132,516 Homeland Security Grant

7/23/2007

Barrow Makes his Mark on the Farm Bill

7/5/2007

Rep. Barrow Backs Congressional Efforts to Help Protect Iraq’s Christian Population

6/28/2007

The Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah Awarded a $37,857 Grant from the National Park Service

6/19/2007

Barrow Recognized by Blue Dog Coalition for Enhancing National Security through Responsible Fiscal Policies

6/19/2007

Barrow Asks House Appropriations Committee to Consider Renewed Funding for the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

6/15/2007

Barrow Urges Action on a VA Clinic in Statesboro

6/6/2007

Statement from Congressman Barrow on the Peanut Program in the 2007 Farm Bill

5/24/2007

Barrow Schedules Rural Listening Tour Town Hall Meetings in 11 Cities

5/23/2007

Barrow Introduces Bill to Modernize Research and Education Components of the Farm Bill

5/17/2007

Barrow Stresses the Needs of Georgia Farmers as Congress Begins Negotiations on 2007 Farm Bill

5/15/2007

Barrow Votes to Increase Funding for the COPS Program; Bill Aims to Add 50,000 New Police Officers on the Street

5/9/2007

Congressman Barrow Announces $300,000 FAA Grant for Augusta’s Daniel Field Airport

5/7/2007

Barrow Urges Bush to Strengthen Pressure on the Sudanese Government & Encourage Greater Access for Humanitarian Aid in Darfur

4/24/2007

Barrow: "Remember the Maine, but Forget About the Telephone Tax"

3/28/2007

Barrow Urges the Energy Department to Continue Funding for the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

3/28/2007

House Passes Barrow Amendment to Increase Veterans Mileage Benefits

3/23/2007

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the Iraq Supplemental Appropriations Bill

3/15/2007

Congress to Consider Over $3 Billion in Agriculture Disaster Relief; Overdue Aid for Drought & Storm Stricken Georgia Farmers

3/14/2007

Barrow Reintroduces his “Disabled Veterans Fairness Act” for the 110th Congress

3/13/2007

Barrow PeachCare Bill Would Fix Shortfall & Maintain Current Eligibility Levels

2/28/2007

Barrow: “The time to fix CFIUS is long overdue”

2/28/2007

Department of Energy Awards a $76 Million Research Grant to New Treutlen County Ethanol Plant

2/16/2007

Barrow Announces 12th District Health Care Advisory Council

2/15/2007

Congressman Barrow Announces Upcoming Hospital Health Care Tour

2/13/2007

Baldwin County Fire Department Awarded a $45,000 Homeland Security Grant

2/13/2007

Statement from Rep. Barrow on the Passing of Georgia Congressman Charlie Norwood

2/8/2007

Rep. Barrow Meets with Energy Secretary Bodman to Discuss Treutlen County Ethanol Plant

2/7/2007

Barrow Calls on the USDA to Publicly and Fully Disclose its Current Plans for FSA Office Closings

1/31/2007

Effingham County Fire Rescue Awarded $896,771 Homeland Security Grant

1/31/2007

Barrow Urges Greater Support for the Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville

1/23/2007

Rep. Barrow Votes to Strip Crooked Congressmen of Taxpayer Funded Benefits

1/23/2007

Congressman Barrow Responds to the 2007 State of the Union Address

1/17/2007

Rep. John Barrow Votes to Cut Federal Student Loan Rates in Half

1/12/2007

Barrow to Continue Fighting for Georgia Farmers on the House Agriculture Committee

1/10/2007

Rep. John Barrow Votes to Raise Minimum Wage; Calls House Vote “Long Overdue”

1/4/2007

Congressman John Barrow Joins the House Committee on Energy and Commerce

12/6/2006

Congressman John Barrow Secures New Funding, Training Standards for Emergency Responders

9/19/2006

Congressman John Barrow Introduces House Resolution Honoring Football Legend Erk Russell

9/18/2006

Barrow Bill Targets PeachCare Funding Shortfall

8/31/2006

Barrow Tours Drought Damaged Farms; Calls for Greater Federal Drought Assistance

8/24/2006

Barrow: "America Must Do More to Protect Our Food Supply"

8/22/2006

Committee on Homeland Security to Hold Agroterrorism Field Hearing at UGA

7/29/2006

Congressman Barrow Votes to Raise Minimum Wage; Eliminate the Estate Tax

7/25/2006

Congressman Barrow & State Sen. Powell to Host Town Hall Meeting in Millen for Jockey Employees and Their Families

7/21/2006

Congressman Barrow Extends Millen Outreach Hours for Jockey Employees

7/20/2006

Barrow: “Oman Trade Deal Undercuts America’s National Security”

7/20/2006

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on Jockey International’s Decision to Cut 203 Jobs in Millen

6/29/2006

Barrow-Kelly Nuclear Security Amendment Passes House Transportation Committee

6/28/2006

Congressman John Barrow Introduces the "Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act"

6/27/2006

Barrow Secures an Extra $10 Million in Immigration Enforcement Funds

6/26/2006

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the VA’s Announcement to Open a New Community Care Clinic in Athens

6/20/2006

Burke County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $15,239 Grant from the Department of Justice

6/14/2006

House Approves $300,000 in Funding for the Augusta Brownfield Commission

6/14/2006

$1,000,000 in New Funding for the Chatham Area Transit Authority Approved in House

6/14/2006

Barrow Announces an Additional $2 Million in Funding for Augusta Regional Airport

6/13/2006

Augusta Fire Dept. Battalion Chief Steven Bell Calls on Congress to Provide Better Training and More Funding for First Responders

6/8/2006

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the Death of Iraq's al-Qaeda Leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

6/7/2006

Barrow Votes to Increase Fines on Broadcasters Who Air "Obscene, Indecent, or Profane" Content

5/25/2006

Rep. John Barrow Announces $750,000 in Funding for Augusta Flood Prevention

5/25/2006

Congressman John Barrow Calls for Fast Passage of "Veterans Identity Protection Act"

5/19/2006

House Approves $350,000 in Federal Funds for Augusta Canal

5/17/2006

Statement from Congressman John Barrow on the State Court’s Decision to Strike Down Georgia's Same Sex Marriage Law

5/15/2006

Rep. John Barrow Responds to President Bush’s Speech on Immigration Reform

5/11/2006

House Rejects Most TRICARE Fee Hikes; Blocks Attempts to Stop Increases in Prescription Drug Co-Pays for Veterans

5/4/2006

Congressman Barrow to Help Seniors Avoid the Medicare Drug Benefit’s May 15th Penalty

5/3/2006

Barrow Votes for Ethics & Lobbying Reform Package; Believes Tougher Measures are Still Needed

5/3/2006

Athens-Clarke County Police Department to Receive $35,255 Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice

5/3/2006

Garden City Awarded a $12,396 Crime Control Grant from the Department of Justice

5/1/2006

Savannah & Statesboro Receive $55,000 in Music Education Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts

4/28/2006

Rep. John Barrow Responds to White House’s Approval of Doncasters Sale

4/26/2006

Congressmen Barrow & Marshall Announce $973,350 Grant for Tri-County Health System, Inc., Facilities in Warrenton, Sparta, Gibson, and Crawfordville

4/26/2006

Augusta’s Medical College of Georgia Awarded $2,086,000 in NIH Grants

4/24/2006

Congressman Barrow: “America can do better than nickel and dime our retired veterans”

4/13/2006

Congressman John Barrow Announces Upcoming 2006 Rural Listening Tour

3/27/2006

President of Doncasters U.S. Division to Lead Congressman John Barrow on a Tour of Doncasters Effingham Facility

3/21/2006

Rep. Barrow Requests a Tour of Doncasters Effingham Facility as the Dubai Government Delays the Proposed $1.2 Billion Deal

3/16/2006

Barrow: "Don’t Cut Immigration Enforcement Funds for State and Local Police"

3/15/2006

Augusta's Daniel Field Awarded a $112,095 Federal Transportation Grant

3/9/2006

Barrow Introduces New Legislation Calling for Greater Congressional Oversight of All CFIUS Investigations

3/6/2006

Congressman John Barrow to Host Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop in Savannah

3/3/2006

Congressman John Barrow Calls for Release of Records on All Foreign Investment Security Investigations Since September 11th, 2001

3/3/2006

Augusta Airport Awarded $4,186,443 in Federal Transportation Grants

3/2/2006

Rep. Barrow Challenges Dubai International’s Pending Purchase of a Military Engine Parts Plant in Rincon, Georgia

3/1/2006

Savannah/Hilton Head International to Receive $350,000 Grant for Runway Improvements

3/1/2006

Athens-Ben Epps Airport Awarded $1,000,000 Transportation Grant

2/28/2006

Congressman John Barrow to Host Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop in Augusta

2/20/2006

Barrow: "The Current Minimum Wage is Shortchanging Too Many Working Families"

2/15/2006

Barrow Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts in Local Crime Enforcement Initiatives; COPS Program

2/15/2006

Georgia Congressman John Barrow Joins House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

2/14/2006

Congressman Barrow Announces Upcoming Veterans Town Hall Tour

2/1/2006

Barrow Votes Against Raid on Student Aid; Opposes Cuts for Rural Communities and Family Farmers

1/31/2006

Georgia Congressman John Barrow Responds to the State of the Union

1/31/2006

Statement from Congressman John Barrow on the Passing of Coretta Scott King

1/10/2006

Congressman John Barrow to Donate Over 45,000 Frequent Flyer Miles to U.S. Military Families

12/16/2005

Rep. Barrow Urges Congress to Extend Enrollment Period for New Medicare Drug Plan

12/9/2005

Barrow Bill Seeks to Modernize Minority-Owned Business Development Initiative

12/8/2005

Augusta Fire Department Awarded $120,000 Homeland Security Grant

12/7/2005

Rep. Barrow’s Natural Gas Reform Proposals Win Passage in House Agriculture Committee

12/1/2005

UGA Awarded $1,472,000 Grant from the National Institutes of Health

11/18/2005

UGA to Receive $276,091 Grant from NASA

11/18/2005

Augusta Regional Airport to Receive $2,500,000 in Funding for New Passenger Terminal Construction

11/18/2005

Four New Veterans Associations Endorse Barrow’s Veterans Health Care Bill; List of Cosponsors Grows to 50

11/16/2005

Rep. Barrow Joins Rep. Kingston to Introduce New Energy Independence and Conservation Legislation

11/3/2005

Barrow Defends Private Property Rights; Votes to Restrict Use of Eminent Domain

11/1/2005

Three 12th District Fire Departments to Receive Over $1.1 Million in Homeland Security Grants

10/28/2005

Rep. Barrow to Congress: “Don’t Cut the Farm Bill”

10/26/2005

Barrow Opposes $15 Billion Raid on Student Aid

10/25/2005

Congressman Barrow Continues Fighting for Lower Natural Gas, Fertilizer Prices

10/19/2005

Barrow Applauds USDA Decision to Suspend FSA Office Closure Plan

10/19/2005

Rep. John Barrow and Local Officials to Host Town Hall Meeting in Augusta on the City’s Emergency Preparedness

10/13/2005

Rep. John Barrow and Local Officials to Host Town Hall Meeting in Savannah on the Region's Emergency Preparedness

10/11/2005

Barrow: "This bill is a matter of fairness for disabled veterans"

10/7/2005

House Votes on Barrow's Proposal for Tough New Standards to Crack Down on Gas Price Gouging

10/6/2005

Congressman John Barrow Pays Tribute to State Representative Henry Howard

9/30/2005

Barrow Announces Abstinence Education Grant

9/15/2005

Savannah Area Awarded $3,000,000 Grant to Enhance, Coordinate Emergency Communications Network

9/14/2005

Barrow Honored for His Commitment to America's Family Farmers

9/8/2005

Barrow Urges Additional Financial Aid Relief for College Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

9/1/2005

Rep. John Barrow Calls for Federal Investigation into Gas Price Inflation

8/31/2005

Rep. John Barrow Announces his Military Academy Nomination Advisory Committee

8/31/2005

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on Hurricane Katrina’s Impact on Georgia

8/24/2005

Barrow: BRAC Commission's Vote to Close the Navy Supply Corps School “represents poor judgment based on a flawed process”

8/19/2005

Rep. John Barrow Announces Upcoming “Education and Jobs Tour”

8/3/2005

Rep. John Barrow Announces $1,000,000 Transportation Grant for Athens-Ben Epps Airport

7/29/2005

Barrow: “$34.6 Million in Transportation Funding is Headed to Georgia’s 12th District”

7/21/2005

Barrow Education Amendment Passes Committee; Secures Funding Opportunities for Early College High School Program

7/13/2005

Rep. Barrow Working to Make College More Affordable; Boost High School Graduation Rates

7/6/2005

Augusta’s Medical College of Georgia to Receive $773,420 Educational Grant

7/6/2005

SCAD Artwork Goes on Display in Congressman Barrow’s DC Office

6/30/2005

Barrow Defends Athens Navy Supply Corps School; Testifies Before BRAC Commission

6/29/2005

Barrow Holds Small Business Hearing to Discuss the Impact of Genetically Modified Crops

6/28/2005

Barrow Calls on President Bush to Boost Funding for Veterans’ Health Care

6/22/2005

Hope At Home Act Would Help Reduce the Pay Gap Facing Families of National Guardsmen, Reservists Serving Overseas

6/22/2005

Rep. John Barrow Votes to Protect the American Flag

6/17/2005

Barrow Promotes Bi-Partisan Legislation to Help Families, Charities Send Postage-Free Mail to American Soldiers Overseas

6/7/2005

Rep. John Barrow’s Office Announces Weekly Outreach Hours in Warren County

5/31/2005

Barrow Pushes Legislation to Keep Taxpayer Funded Viagra Out of the Hands of Sex Offenders

5/27/2005

Barrow Appointed to Transportation Conference Committee

5/27/2005

Barrow Announces $900,000 Rural Healthcare Grant

5/26/2005

Rep. John Barrow Announces Upcoming Rural Listening Tour

5/26/2005

Barrow: Georgia’s Small Businesses and Family Farmers Deserve Fair Trade Standards with China

5/25/2005

Augusta-Richmond County Community Partnership for Children and Families Receives $1,120,000 Grant to Help Improve Access to Perinatal Healthcare

5/25/2005

Barrow Announces House Approval of $500,000 for UGA’s Biorefinery and Fuel Cell Research

5/25/2005

Barrow Announces House Approval of $300,000 for Augusta Area Flood Damage Reduction and Prevention

5/20/2005

House Approves $400,000 in Federal Funds for Augusta Canal

5/18/2005

Barrow Announces $4,193,177 Transportation Grant for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

5/17/2005

Barrow Seeks to Add New Federal Rail Safety Standards to Homeland Security Bill

5/13/2005

Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the Department of Defense Decision to Close the Navy Supply Corp School

5/5/2005

Barrow Attends White House Ceremony Honoring Savannah’s Isaiah Davenport House Museum

5/4/2005

Rep. Barrow Honors Local Teacher from Clarke Central High School

4/22/2005

Barrow Offers Tax Credit Proposal to Help Small Businesses Provide Health Care Coverage

4/18/2005

Barrow Talks Natural Gas, Fertilizer Prices with Screven County Residents

4/8/2005

Rep. Barrow Announces $228,435 Grant for Paine College

4/8/2005

Rep. Barrow Announces $278,295 Grant for Savannah State University

4/6/2005

Barrow Works to Strengthen Federal Pell Grant Program

4/4/2005

Rep. John Barrow Joins Congressional Coast Guard Caucus

3/24/2005

Barrow Announces $330,667 Grant for Savannah Belles Water Ferry System

3/17/2005

Barrow Invites Georgia Farmer to Testify Before Congress

3/14/2005

Barrow Pushes to Preserve Funding for Community Development Block Grant Program

3/10/2005

Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $11 Million in Funding for Athens Area Road Projects

3/10/2005

Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $7 Million in Funding for Augusta Area Road Projects

3/10/2005

Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $17 Million in Funding for Savannah Area Road Projects

3/8/2005

Congressman Barrow Announces $150,000 Grant for Daniel Field Airport

3/7/2005

Chatham Area Transit Authority to Receive $2.6 Million Grant

3/7/2005

Congressman John Barrow Joins Congressional HUBZone Caucus

3/4/2005

John Barrow Joins Congressional Leaders for 7th Annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage

2/17/2005

Barrow cosponsors bill to increase funding for the Augusta Canal

2/14/2005

Barrow Picks Up New Committee and Subcommittee Assignments

2/2/2005

Congressman John Barrow Responds to the State of the Union

2/1/2005

Louisville native begins internship with Congressman John Barrow

1/27/2005

Congressman John Barrow joins the House Committee on Agriculture

1/6/2005

Congressman John Barrow Appointed to the Committee on Education and the Workforce