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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2023-10-01 ( 12 items )  
Carter supports temporary funding extension to avoid a government shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today supported a continuing resolution to fund the government through November 15th, 2023. This landmark bipartisan package, expected to pass the Democrat-controlled Senate, would continue the fiscal year 2023 budget for forty-five days, avoiding a government shutdown so that talks can continue about how to address the nation's $33 trillion debt crisi more PR

CONGRESMAN BISHOP CONGRATULATES MIDDLE & SOUTHWEST GEORGIA STUDENTS AWARDED U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) congratulated 15 college and university students from throughout Georgia's Second Congressional District who were recently awarded prestigious federal scholarships for international studies. The students were awarded either the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship or the John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Famili more PR

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS BIPARTISAN OPPOSITION TO BILL THAT JEOPARDIZES THE SAFETY AND AFFORDABILITY OF FOOD, FIBER, AND MEDICINE FOR ALL AMERICANS (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following remarks on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, led bipartisan opposition to H.R. 4368, the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill was defeated last night by a bipartisan v more PR

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP'S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF U.S. SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California: "Senator Dianne Feinstein leaves a legacy of lifelong public service. She led through adversity, was a record-breaking trailblazer, and inspired generations of leaders who have followed. She was the first woman president of the San Fran more PR

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Successfully Removes Ukraine Funding From US DOD Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene released a recap video highlighting her success in removing funding for the proxy war in Ukraine from the United States's Department of Defense appropriations bill and issued a brief statement. "For weeks, I've been calling for taxpayer funding to Ukraine to be pulled out of OUR appropriations bills. On Tuesday, I protested on the steps of the Capi more PR

Human Rights Subcommittee Chairman Ossoff, Banking & Housing Committee Chairman Brown Request Information From HUD on Abuse of Renters by Landlords (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is investigating the abuse of renters by landlords in Georgia and across the country. Today, Sen. Ossoff, Chairman of the Senate Human Rights Subcommittee, and Sen. Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, requested information from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on alleged mistreatment of renters by landlords. Chairm more PR

Rep. Nikema Williams Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued her legislative work to increase access to care. Congresswoman Williams reintroduced the Care is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-1) is co-leading re-introduction of the CEDS Act. This bipartisan legislation would require Economic Development Districts to show in their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies ho more PR

Sen. Ossoff Delivering New Resources for Cancer & Medical Research in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources for medical research in Georgia. Emory University in Atlanta is now the first recipientof funding through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a new research agency funded through the bipartisan FY22 appropriations bill that Sen. Ossoff helped pass into law. The newly announced project, which is part of the Administration's "Cancer Mo more PR

Sen. Ossoff Delivers Sewer, Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Effingham County (10)
RINCON, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new water infrastructure upgrades to boost economic development in Effingham County. Today, Sen. Ossoff is delivering $2.5 million to the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority to support construction of a new auto parts manufacturing facility in Rincon at the Grande View Industrial Park. According to local estimates, the Federal investment will be match more PR

Sen. Ossoff on Passing of Sen. Feinstein (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement: "I extend my deepest condolences to Senator Feinstein's family, friends, and her staff during this difficult time. "Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer, representing San Francisco and the State of California with a dedication for public service. "The longest-serving female Senator in history, Senator Feinstein helped pave the w more PR

Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Drinking Water Infrastructure in Lowndes County & Moody AFB (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new upgrades to improve water infrastructure in Lowndes County and Moody Air Force Base. Today, Sen. Ossoff is delivering $861,025 to Lowndes County to strengthen drinking water infrastructure and improve Georgians' access to clean and safe drinking water. The new resources will support a more reliable water supply for thousands of Lowndes County residents and military  more PR

Sens. Ossoff & Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Sustain High-Level U.S. Engagement for Stability in Israel & the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new upgrades to improve water infrastructure in Lowndes County and Moody Air Force Base. Today, Sen. Ossoff is delivering $861,025 to Lowndes County to strengthen drinking water infrastructure and improve Georgians' access to clean and safe drinking water. The new resources will support a more reliable water supply for thousands of Lowndes County residents and military  more PR