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Southeast Farm Press: Sanford Bishop Warns of Farm Bill Changes
By Roy Roberson Thursday, February 17, 2011 Included among the groups represented at the 2011 Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association meeting were blackberry and raspberry growers, peach growers, vegetable growers, watermelon growers,...
WLTZ - NBC 38: Columbus Power Couples, Part III
By Olivia Laborde Wednesday, February 16, 2011 When you see Congressman Sanford Bishop and his wife Vivian together, you notice an ease that comes from several years together. The couple’s first date was in 1985 but they didn't walk down the aisle...
FOX 31: Congressman Bishop Congratulates Rep. John Lewis on Medal of Freedom
By Romney Smith Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Representative John Lewis wins the highest award any civilian can win Congressman Sanford Bishop released a statement on Georgia representative John Lewis receiving the Medal of Freedom today. Bishop...
WALB: Group of Farmers Host 28th Annual Conference
By Wainwright Jeffers Saturday, February 12, 2011 ALBANY, GA - Agriculture contributes more than $65 billion annually to Georgia's economy, but the industry is facing challenges. Friday and Saturday the Federation of Southern Cooperatives hosted...
WALB: Albany Leaders Back From DC and Encouraged
By Jennifer Emert Friday, February 11, 2011 ALBANY, GA - Seven Albany leaders are back from a trip to the nation's capitol where they encouraged our Representatives to support local projects. Albany's city manager, the Dougherty County Commission...
Albany Herald: Bishop Meets Families at MCLB
By Terry Lewis Saturday, February 5, 2011 A U.S. Congressman pledges to improve resources provided to troops and their families. ALBANY, GA — Earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Albany, vowed to improve the Veterans Administration’s...
FOX 31: Congressman Bishop Hosts Town Hall at MCLB
By Romney Smith Saturday, February 5, 2011 Bishop hosts town hall to hear military concerns from marines and their family members ALBANY, GA -- More than 100 marines and their family members packed the base theater for the opportunity to talk to...
WALB: Bishop Holds Town Hall at MCLB
By Jim Wallace Friday, February 4, 2011 ALBANY, GA - Congressman Sanford Bishop took tough questions from Marines and their family members during a town hall meeting at the Albany Marine Base Friday. It was standing room only as Congressman Bishop...
FOX 31: Congressman Sanford Bishop Will Host A Town Hall Meeting To Stay In Touch With MCLB Concerns
By Megan Naughton Friday, February 4, 2011 ALBANY, GA -- Bishop is hosting a town hall meeting at the Marine Corps Logistics Base. The meeting will focus on quality of life issues. Lt. Kyle Thomas says this is a great opportunity for service...
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: U.S. Rep. Bishop Holds Town Hall Meeting Today In Albany
By Ben Wright Friday, February 4, 2011 U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop will hold a town hall meeting at 10 a.m. today in Albany, Ga., at the Marine Corps Logistics Base. Bishop, the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on...