WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Ahead of Saturday's SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jody Hice (GA-10) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced a friendly wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron. When the UGA Bulldogs are victorious over the Alabama Crimson Tide, proud fans Reps. David Scott and Jody Hice wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Ahead of Saturday's SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), and Jody Hice (GA-10) announced a friendly wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron. When the Alabama Crimson Tide are victorious, Bama fans Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt will enjoy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: U.S. Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today voted against a last-ditch effort by congressional Democrats to enact federal spending legislation in a timely manner without provisions to safeguard American's constitutional rights. "Lame duck Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it herself - when Congress fails to reach a deal, it is a failure of the party in charge. Washington Democrats are onc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6119, a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would extend government funding through February 18, 2022. The CR ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 221-212. "Ignoring fiscal responsibility, for months Democrats have foolishly prioritized advancing their radical agenda instead of effecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following joint statement on Dec. 2, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined 38 of her House progressive colleagues in issuing a statement calling for Representative Lauren Boebert (CO-03) to be removed from her committee assignments following her Islamophobic comments and incitement of anti-Muslim animus. The statement was led by RepresentativesJamaal Bowman (NY-16), Cori Bush (MO-01), Andre Carson (IN-07), and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) aim to address overcrowded classrooms by introducing the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act in both the House and Senate, bold legislation that invests in smaller class sizes in public schools. Students achieve better academic results when they have more individualized attention from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to reduce veteran homelessness, continuing his push to support those who have served. Sen. Ossoff is working to pass legislation (https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2172/BILLS-117s2172is.pdf) to expand support for veterans and ensure those struggling with housing insecurity have access to permanent, affordable housing. "Our national honor requires that we lift up and suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Thanks to U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, more nursing support is headed to short-staffed Georgia hospitals and hospitals nationwide. In response to pressure from Sen. Ossoff, the U.S. Department of State agreed to use their authority to ramp up efforts to address the ongoing shortage of nurses and health care workers at hospitals in Georgia and nationwide. Last month, Sen. Ossoff called on U.S. Secretary of State A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Georgia U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured $306 million to help support Georgia's rural hospitals and health care providers. The funds will help more than 1,500 Georgia rural hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices keep their doors open and provide care to Georgians. Sens. Warnock and Ossoff delivered the funding through the American Rescue Plan, which will help rural hospitals and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2021: Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) today introduced the Patient Advocate Tracker Act to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans who report concerns they experience with VA health care services. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives. "Our veterans have given so mu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Georgia U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured $306 million to help support Georgia's rural hospitals and health care providers. The funds will help more than 1,500 Georgia rural hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices keep their doors open and provide care to Georgians. Sens. Warnock and Ossoff delivered the funding through the American Rescue Plan, which will help rural hospi more PR