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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on May 10, 2011
Magazine recognizes US Rep. Sanford Bishop for supporting military families
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. [+] Read Story
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on April 29, 2011
Rep. Bishop attends ground breaking on new Martin Army Hospital
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. [+] Read Story
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on November 13, 2010
U.S. House 2: Bishop declares victory after 1 a.m.
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. [+] Read Story
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on November 13, 2010
Unpredictable election night test of faith for Sanford Bishop
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. [+] Read Story
Columbia Ledger-Enquirer on September 16, 2010
Georgia lawmakers come out for Military Academy Day
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. [+] Read Story
Albany Herald on September 6, 2010
House majority whip encourages ASU students
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. [+] Read Story
The Hill on August 30, 2010
Black lawmakers irate over Emanuel’s $1.5 billion promise to Sen. Lincoln
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. [+] Read Story
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on August 23, 2010
Congressman Bishop Among Top Georgia Representatives for Securing Federal Funds
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. [+] Read Story
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on August 11, 2010
Georgia could get more than $550M from jobs bill
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. [+] Read Story
The Hill's Congress Blog on July 22, 2010
Sherrod’s knowledge is unmatched
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. [+] Read Story