http://www.sanfordbishop.com/news/clips/ Clips from news coverage of the Rep. Sanford Bishop's re-election campaign {weblog_language} info@sanfordbishop.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-05T14:54:52+00:00 http://www.walb.com/story/18065541/tcchs-students-art-to-appear-in-congress 2012-05-05T14:54:52+00:00 http://www.macon.com/2012/04/10/1985102/legislators-georgia-employees.html Second District U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., spoke at length about agriculture, the importance of reauthorizing the farm bill and cuts in agricultural research programs. He said cuts are being driven by the need to reduce deficit spending. He cited projections made two years ago that if spending continues at the same pace, by 2025 all federal revenue will only be enough to pay the interest on the national debt. “The question is how do we balance the budget?” he said. “It has to be a mix of increases in revenue and decreases in spending, and what that balance should be is what the fight is all about.” Bishop said bipartisanship is key to finding the right solution. 2012-04-12T05:03:00+00:00 http://www.walb.com/story/17003990/bishop-speaks-at-mitchell-hisotry-program 2012-04-11T16:48:00+00:00 http://decaturcounty.walb.com/news/news/54302-bc-students-learn-path-and-definition-politics-bishop 2012-03-21T16:58:42+00:00 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/05/10/1572308/magazine-recognizes-us-rep-sanford.html#storylink=misearch U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. has been recognized by Military Spouse Magazine for his work on behalf of military families and a commitment to help those serving in the armed forces. Military Quality of Life, 2011-05-10T04:42:54+00:00 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/04/30/1559336/fort-benning-ground-breaking-at.html#storylink=misearch Under a clear blue sky on a red clay lot off Bass Road, the U.S. Army surgeon general joined local military and community leaders Friday to break ground on the new Martin Army Community Hospital. U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Columbus, said the challenges over the bid are over, although the court action delayed the ground breaking that could have been held in September. Defense, Military Quality of Life, 2011-04-30T04:47:48+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/2e65qxg At 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Congressman Sanford Bishop's 18 years in the U.S. House appeared to be over. At 1:15, he was declaring victory. 2010-11-13T12:04:49+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/343fyah ALBANY, Ga. — On Sunday afternoon, Congressman Sanford Bishop was at Evangelical Faith Ministries in Albany, his final stop on an election-season tour of more than 30 mostly black churches in the final weeks of a bitterly fought contest to keep his seat in the U.S. House. 2010-11-13T11:55:41+00:00 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2010/09/12/1264593/lawmakers-come-out-for-military.html#ixzz0zhKarWn0 Several Georgia lawmakers were in the Fort Benning area Saturday for Military Academy Day, where they also acknowledged the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. 2010-09-16T20:40:55+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/24wdjgo ALBANY — Speaking to an audience of Albany State University students, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Whip James Clyburn told the attentive audience to avoid thinking that African-Americans have arrived politically based on President Obama’s election. 2010-09-06T09:08:38+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/2dfbkjq African-American lawmakers are irate that the Obama administration has promised Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) $1.5 billion in farm aid while claiming it can’t pay a landmark legal settlement with black farmers. Agriculture, 2010-08-30T16:37:56+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/2g6yahz Georgia's Congressmen are back in the state until early September, soliciting votes and campaign contributions and explaining to taxpayers how they earned their pay in Washington. 2010-08-23T10:10:02+00:00 http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-could-get-more-589220.html?printArticle=y Georgia could get more than $550 million in federal aid to help teachers and other public employees to keep their jobs and fill budget shortfalls in Medicaid and other programs under an emergency aid bill passed by Congress and quickly signed by the president Tuesday. 2010-08-11T16:34:40+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/2ag3usp Shirley Sherrod is a fine woman. Her experience and expertise on agricultural issues remain unquestioned. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the prestigious Kellogg National Fellowship, and she has worked tirelessly to improve the economic status of rural Georgia. 2010-07-22T16:26:16+00:00 http://tinyurl.com/2vfcgzk I have known her for many years. I was very disappointed that she was asked for her resignation without a thorough investigation. Had she been given an opportunity to explain, it would have been clear that she was just reflecting the values of South Georgia. The anecdote that she was telling in her speech was merely describing the transformation that took place in her life 24 years ago. That was the whole point of the speech. 2010-07-22T16:25:23+00:00 http://www.thepostsearchlight.com/news/2010/jun/15/climax-marks-flag-day/ The 22nd annual Climax Flag Day Celebration on June 12 began with a parade down Broad Street ending at Parker Park. The celebration continued with Climax Mayor Charles Hadsock giving a welcome and recognizing the dignitaries. 2010-06-16T08:02:12+00:00 http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=195936&id=413847 Monday, the Boy Scouts celebrated its 100th birthday and today held a celebration to honor that milestone with U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop serving as the keynote speaker. 2010-06-14T08:14:44+00:00 http://southeastfarmpress.com/legislation/southeast-growers-want-safety-nets-preserved-0609/ You dont have to look far to find information, legislation, articles and testimonies about Congressman Bishop's dedication and love for Georgia farmers. The Farm Press Editorial Staff recently published an article by writer Paul Hollis noting just that! Agriculture, 2010-06-09T11:06:55+00:00 http://www.kansascity.com/444/story/1747365.html Google Wire Alerts - As reported in the Kansas City Star Newspaper, Southern lawmakers are pushing back against a proposal in the Administration's budget that ends compensation to cotton and peanut farmers for storage costs when they hold back on selling crops until they can net better market rates. Agriculture, 2010-02-15T11:20:10+00:00 http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?id=413847 Google News Alerts - Monday, Febraury 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts celebrated its 100th birthday and today held a celebration to honor that milestone with U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop serving as the keynote speaker. 2010-02-09T05:22:35+00:00 http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/video.aspx?id=375169 Congressman Sanford Bishop arrived in Albany just a few days after voting in favor of a historic health care bill last weekend. Voters welcomed Bishop back to his office at Albany Towers Tuesday afternoon. Bishop was one of the 220 representatives to vote in favor of the health care bill. The Senate is also considering its own health care bill. Healthcare, 2009-11-10T01:01:32+00:00 http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/nov/07/new-caucus-right-to-help-families-of-military/ A couple of developments took shape last week that should be a boon to the families of military members. It’s well-known that these families live somewhat nomadic lives, with the average stay of three years at a base before packing up and moving. About 800,000 service members move each year. And once they arrive, spouses need to apply for new driver’s licenses, register to vote, get the kids enrolled in new schools and perform myriad other chores. Military Quality of Life, 2009-11-06T23:21:03+00:00 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=13070 Washington DC, Jun 26, 2008 (CNA) - A coalition of African American pastors and other pro-lifers marched on the headquarters of both major American political parties in Washington on Thursday to demand that the party committees and party candidates for office refuse the $10 million that Planned Parenthood has said it will spend to influence the 2008 elections. Healthcare, 2008-06-25T22:30:45+00:00 http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=8091056&nav=8fap AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Thirteen months after an EF-3 tornado destroyed Sumter Regional, hospital employees as well the Americus community came together to celebrate the next step of the rebuilding process, with the ribbon cutting of their new interim medical facility. Healthcare, 2008-03-29T22:30:47+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=8074476 Albany- Community Development Block Grants have helped Albany improve housing projects across the city, but now that money's in jeopardy. Wednesday, House and Senate leaders got a tour of Albany housing projects to stress the importance of CDBG funding. Representative from both Senator Saxby Chambliss and Congressman Sanford Bishop's office along with city and county officials toured Albany's Homeless Transitional Facility. Representatives say what Albany's done with their funding is impressive. Housing, 2008-03-25T22:30:26+00:00 http://albanyherald.com/archives/News/2008/front032508b.html ALBANY — As four north Georgia Republicans pledge to give up pet spending requests for their Congressional Districts, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop says he’ll keep his district projects. 2008-03-24T22:30:51+00:00 http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/955970/ AMERICUS, Jan 03, 2008 (Americus Times Recorder - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- SI | charts | news | PowerRating -- Sumter Regional Hospital (SRH) ended on a high note in its quest for a new MRI machine, finishing the Siemens contest with approximately 260,335 votes. Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Wisc., was in second with 158,595 votes, 101,000 less than SRH. Healthcare, 2008-01-02T21:37:09+00:00 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/story/206395.html The sound of victory echoed down Broadway on Sunday afternoon, and it sounded like fire engine sirens, honking horns and the deep boom of bass drums. 2007-12-23T22:39:03+00:00 ttp://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2007/12/20/earmarks_ga.html WASHINGTON - Louisiana entrepreneur Sy Wiley struck up an acquaintance with Georgia Rep. Sanford Bishop a few years back when Wiley was part of a plan to provide lightweight rifles and ammunition for the U.S. Army infantry at Fort Benning, which is in the Democratic lawmaker's district. 2007-12-19T22:41:13+00:00 http://www.mineralwellsindex.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_353224555.html AMERICUS, Ga. — “Tear it down. Tear it down,” shouted the crowd as the lucky winner, Diana Hall, climbed into the “cockpit” of the bulldozer to be the first to knock down a piece of what Americus has known as Sumter Regional Hospital for the past almost 55 years. Healthcare, 2007-12-18T21:42:26+00:00 http://www.albanyherald.com/archives/News/2007/front121207e.html ALBANY — The consolidation of Farm Service Agency offices around the state that was hotly opposed by some Georgia farmers is coming to fruition. Agriculture, 2007-12-11T21:43:35+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7438077&nav=menu37_3 Albany -- We all know that the holidays have officially hit Southwest Georgia when Christmas parades get into full swing. Saturday was the 17th annual Celebration of Lights Christmas Parade in downtown Albany. 2007-11-30T22:44:23+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7430241&nav=menu37_3 Albany - - We all know there's trouble with health care. Skyrocketing costs, insurance companies that deny claims, too many people uninsured. An advocacy group that wants to solve those problems is traveling the country to spread their message. An Albany woman opened the doors to her home to help. Healthcare, 2007-11-28T21:45:17+00:00 http://albanyherald.com/archives/News/2007/front112507b.html * U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop and family spend Thanksgiving with Georgia troops overseas. THE BISHOP FILE * Age: 60 * Residence: Albany * Education: Bachelor's degree, Morehouse College; Doctorate of law, Emory University * Political experience: Elected to Congress in 1992; Served in Georgia Senate, 1991-92; Served in Georgia House, 1977-90 * House committee assignments: Appropriations, member of subcommittees for Defense, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs and Agriculture CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, and his wife, Vivian, are spending the Thanksgiving holidays with U.S. troops and support personnel at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and Baghdad, Iraq. Military Quality of Life, 2007-11-24T21:46:25+00:00 http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NTI2NjE3NDU2 CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT: Four US representatives and their spouses served up something special on Thanksgiving Day at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Representatives John Murtha (Pennsylvania), David Hobson (Ohio), Norm Dicks (Washington), and Sanford Bishop (Georgia), met with Lt. General R. Steven Whitcomb, Third Army/United States Army Central commanding general, and dined with service members from their respective slates on November 22. Military Quality of Life, 2007-11-24T17:30:48+00:00 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/story/172678.html If the Senate passes what committees in both houses of Congress have already approved, the National Infantry Foundation will be $6 million closer to its goal for the construction of the new Soldier Center at Patriot Park. Military Quality of Life, 2007-11-08T21:49:58+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7328522&nav=5kZQ Albany - - Albany's Marine Corp Logistics Base may soon get millions of dollars to build a warehouse to protect vital combat vehicles. The House of Representatives approved a spending bill that includes almost 10 million dollars for the 40,000 square foot warehouse. Defense, 2007-11-06T21:49:01+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7267433&nav=5kZQ Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Sanford Bishop today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 10 Georgia counties primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought, including the Second District counties of Chattahoochee, Dooly, Marion, Muscogee, and Talbot. Environment, 2007-10-24T22:51:56+00:00 http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/politicalinsider/entries/2007/10/25/disaster_a_bright_side.html While drought-weary folks in the Atlanta metro worry that their water will run out before the federal government declares the region a disaster area and funnels in money and other help, farmers out in the country are already getting some relief from Uncle Sam. Environment, 2007-10-24T22:50:35+00:00 http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7239173&nav=5kZQ Sylvester -- The ribbon's been cut and plant employees are ready to get all of Peter Pan peanut butter varieties back on store shelves. "You have hundreds of employees here. ConAgra has made an investment here," said Congressman Sanford Bishop. Jobs and the Economy, 2007-10-18T22:52:22+00:00 http://www.albanyherald.com/stories/20071006n3.htm Albany’s Community Development Department will get financial help from the federal government. ALBANY — Albany’s Department of Community Development has been awarded a grant for $45,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop’s office announced Friday. Housing, 2007-10-05T22:53:58+00:00 http://www.thecentralgeorgian.com/politics2008.html It has come to my attention that rumors are circulating that I am considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2008 against Saxby Chambliss (R-GA). This suggestion is absolutely false. 2007-09-22T22:54:08+00:00 http://www.albanyherald.com/stories/20070914n1.htm WASHINGTON — A senator and U.S. representative from Southwest Georgia had differing takes Thursday night on President George Bush’s endorsement of reducing the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. Military Quality of Life, 2007-09-13T22:55:38+00:00 http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/stories/2007/09/11/bishoped_0912.html It might surprise many Georgians that, despite unprecedented job growth in the Atlanta area, agriculture is Georgia's largest industry. One out of seven Georgians works in agriculture, forestry or a related sector, according to the Georgia Farm Bureau. Georgia leads the nation in peanut, poultry and pecan production, and is among the top producers of cotton, corn, eggs and tomatoes. It only makes sense, then, for our state's federal representatives to advocate for legislation to preserve this part of our state's economy. Agriculture, 2007-09-11T22:56:42+00:00 http://www.thebladeplus.com/news/2007/0305/News/019.html Storage and handling fees are not covered in farm bill legislation for the 2007 peanut crop and that has many farmers worried about how they are going to make ends meet. Farmers have already felt the increase of high fuel and fertilizer costs, says Armond Morris, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission, and they can't take much more. Agriculture, 2007-03-04T21:57:10+00:00