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Bainbridge Post-Searchlight: Bishop, Black Discuss Georgia’s Agriculture Sector
Feb 26, 2011
By Carol Heard Saturday, February 26, 2011 U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black last week discussed the future of Georgia’s agriculture sector during a meeting at the Georgia Department of Agriculture office...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Fort Benning Soldiers to Continue Duties if Government Shuts Down
Feb 26, 2011
By Ben Wright Saturday, February 26, 2011 If a spending bill isn’t approved by Friday to fund the U.S. government this budget year, some civil service workers may be furloughed but soldiers will continue their duties, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr....
WRBL: Congressman Listens to Needs of Military Community
Feb 25, 2011
By Raquel Rodriguez Friday, February 25, 2011 Around a dozen or so attendees had issues stemming from the availability of on-post housing, to commute times getting to Fort Benning, and future budget cuts. During the town hall meeting, service...
WALB: Megan's House Opens in Valdosta
Feb 25, 2011
By Jade Bulecza Friday, February 25, 2011 VALDOSTA, GA - A new center that serves children with disabilities and their families opened Thursday in Valdosta. The home gives caregivers a break by temporarily caring for the children. Congressman...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Congressman, State Agriculture Chief Warn About Fed Cuts
Feb 24, 2011
By April Hunt Thursday, February 24, 2011 A congressman from southwest Georgia and the state agriculture commissioner joined forces Wednesday to warn about “devastating effects” that cutting $5 billion in federal agriculture spending could have in...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Rep. Bishop, Commissioner Warn About Hasty Ag Cuts
Feb 24, 2011
By Ray Henry Thursday, February 24, 2011 A Republican budget proposal cutting roughly $5 billion in federal agriculture spending would have a "pretty devastating effect" on the state's single-largest economic sector, Democratic U.S. Rep. Sanford...
FOX 31: State Officials Discuss Georgia Agriculture Budget Cuts
Feb 24, 2011
By Sarah Bleau Thursday, February 24, 2011 Rep. Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner talk about Continuing Resolution that would cut $5.2 billion in agriculture funds ALBANY, GA -- Representative Sanford Bishop and Georgia Agriculture...
WRCB TV: Rep. Bishop, Commissioner Warn About Hasty Ag Cuts
Feb 23, 2011
By The Associated Press Thursday, February 23, 2011 ATLANTA (AP) - Congressman Sanford Bishop and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black say the federal government must maintain a financial safety net for farmers as Congress weighs spending...
Albany Herald: Department of Transportation Sets Multimodal Hearing
Feb 23, 2011
By J.D. Sumner Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Once completed, a $9 million Albany transportation facility will be the state’s first LEED-Certified transit center. ALBANY, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed its environmental...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Rep. Bishop, AgCcommissioner Discuss Farm Funding
Feb 23, 2011
By Ray Henry Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Congressman Sanford Bishop and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black are meeting to discuss federal spending for agriculture, the state's single-largest economic sector. The two leaders are planning a news...
