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Bipartisan Global Investment Bill Passes the House
20 Sep 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, H.R. 5910, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act, passed the United State House of Representatives with broad, bipartisan support. This bill was introduced by U.S Representatives John Barrow (D-GA), Robert J. Dold (R-IL) Gary Peters (D-MI), and Peter Roskam (R-IL). This bill focuses on making the U.S. more competitive in capturing and retaining new,...
Continue ReadingHouse Passes Barrow Fleet Reduction Bill
19 Sep 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressmen John Barrow (GA-12) and Richard Hanna (NY-24) that will cut funding for the General Services Administration (GSA) to purchase vehicles to add to the federal government fleet by 20 percent. Except in cases dealing with national security, the bill will substantially reduce the number of vehicles the...
Continue ReadingBarrow to Host Two Day Business Forum
28 Aug 2012
U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will host a two day business forum in Augusta on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 and Wednesday, September 5, 2012. The forum on Tuesday will focus on minority business opportunities, including workshops on access to capital, contracting and with the federal government, and starting your own business. Small Business Administration (SBA) Regional Administrator, Cassius Butts, will...
Continue ReadingBarrow to Begin Senior Center Tour
15 Aug 2012
Tomorrow, August 16, 2012, U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will begin a tour of senior centers throughout the 12th Congressional District. Congressman Barrow will visit the centers to meet and talk about some of the most important issues senior citizens are facing.
Continue ReadingBarrow Statement on Google Penalties for Violating Online Privacy
09 Aug 2012
U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today praised the decision of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for taking action against Google for the compay's role in bypassing privacy settings and tracking customers online. Congressman Barrow is a leader in the House in fighting online privacy violations and protecting consumers on the...
Continue ReadingBarrow Statement on Tax Cut Extension
01 Aug 2012
U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today voted to extend the Bush era tax cuts for one year, through 2013. The current extension is set to expire on December 31, 2012. Following the vote, Congressman Barrow issued the following statement.
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