WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of former Senator Max Cleland of Georgia, who served in the Senate from 1997-2003. "Max Cleland was a Vietnam War hero who bore the scars of service with him for the rest of his life. Undaunted, he continued looking for ways to serve his country and his beloved state of Georgi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2021: * * * Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the passing of former U.S. Senator Max Cleland. "Today, America lost a selfless public servant, Georgia lost a dedicated leader, and I lost a friend. "Max Cleland was a son of Georgia who served America through one of our toughest military conflicts. He returned from that war bearing its sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: The White House today announced it is reallocating $8 million for the Georgia Port Authority (GPA) to address congestion at the Port of Savannah. US Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) applauded the move, which will create an inland yard in Atlanta and relieve congestion in Savannah. "This is an important first step towards addressing congestion affecting Savannah," said Carter. "I more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman, and Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, Republican leader, of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statements on Nov. 9, 2021, with Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, chair, and Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, Republican leader, of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the National Grain and Feed Association. * * * Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thom more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2021: * * * Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today released the following statement on the passing of former VA Administrator and Georgia U.S. Senator Max Cleland. "The indefatigable Senator Max Cleland of Lithonia, Georgia, was a giant of a human being who, in overcoming all adversity, showed us how to build a winning life. "Although our paths did not cross frequently, often w more PR

MARIETTA, Georgia, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: On the second day of "Infrastructure Week" following last week's passage of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) is highlighting investments the legislation makes in sustainable, reliable public transit and electric vehicles right here in Georgia. For decades, infrastructure in Georgia has suffered from a lack of investment, but will now receive $1.4 billion to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, Republican leader, and Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman, of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statements on Nov. 9, 2021, with Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, chair, and Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, Republican leader, of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the National Grain and Feed Association. Republican Leader Thompson and Chairman Scott more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (PR-AL) re-launched the bipartisan Congressional Endometriosis Caucus. Congresswomen Williams and Gonzalez-Colon are the caucus co-chairs. The goal of the Endometriosis Caucus is to cure endometriosis through research, awareness, and equitable medical care. Nearly one in 10 women in America have endometriosis, more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a combat Veteran and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), issued the following statement after the passing of former VA Secretary, U.S. Senator of Georgia and her friend, Max Cleland: "Max Cleland was a dear friend, dedicated public servant and fierce advocate for our Veterans who never left any stone unturned to ensure thos more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Georgia Secretary of State and U.S. Senator for Georgia Max Cleland: "The nation has lost a true giant of public service, and Georgia has lost one of our fiercest champions. "My prayers are with Senator Cleland's family and all those who lo more PR