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Entries from March 2010

Keep Jobs in Georgia

August 31st, 2009 · No Comments

 By: State Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter
     Some of my fondest memories growing up are of vacations my family and I spent at a Georgia State Park- camping at Elijah Clark State Park near Lincolnton.
     Throughout the years, my family and I have continued this vacation tradition and always look forward to our yearly summer […]

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Fundraiser for Eric Johnson

August 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Veteran s of Georgia
Join Us In Support of
Eric Johnson
Candidate for Governor
 
Friday, September 25, 2009
3:00 to 4:30 pm
At Cheddar’s Restaurant
Pooler, GA
RSVP 912-232-4440
 

 

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Agreement with State benefits Congressman Nathan Deal’s firm

August 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

There is a reason why polling this early in a year-out campaign is irrelevant.  This is a Must Read article from the AJC on Congressman Nathan Deal:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/agreement-with-state-benefits-121572.html

 
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Aaron Gould Sheinin and James Salzer
2:22 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009
 
U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, a Republican candidate for governor in 2010, personally intervened […]

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McBerry and Purcell to be at Frank Murray Community Center, Whitemarsh Island

August 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Ray McBerry is going to be in Savannah speaking on Tuesday, Aug 25 at the
Frank Murray Community Center on Whitemarsh Island at 6:30 as part of his
States’ Rights Tour. At this time, Gerry Purcell, Republican candidate for
insurance commissioner is scheduled to join him as well. Both candidates
will speak and then then the floor will be […]

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NROCA Founders to Meet with Barrow: Convey Voter Anger, Demands

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT Jeanne Seaver - 912-376-3195, John Barrow (912) 354-7282
 NROCA Founders to Meet with Barrow: Convey Voter Anger, Demands
 
Savannah - Officials of NROCA, the National Rights of Communities Association will meet with US Representative John Barrow on Friday to discuss the anger and concerns of Georgia’s 12th District voters over many issues.  “Health care reform is the major concern […]

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KINGSTON OP/ED: ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Contact: Chris Crawford (202) 225-5831

 

KINGSTON OP/ED: ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL

 

 

Washington, Aug 18 -
At 17 percent of our economy - $2.4 trillion - America’s health care system is larger than the gross domestic product of 200 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada and Russia. Changing our delivery system is an enormous task. 
The debate […]

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If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Blog by Rep. Jack Kingston
 
August 17th, 2009 by Spokesblogger
In response to this article in Saturday’s USA Today, Jack penned this letter: 
“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Timid or arrogant Democrats who conveniently use the wrath of a few protestors to cancel town meetings should be reminded that these words […]

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Transportation Czar

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments

By: State Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter
     This week, the House Transportation committee will hold confirmation hearings for Georgia’s first transportation planning director.  
     The nominee, former Department of Transportation (DOT) staff member Todd Long, was selected by Gov. Sonny Perdue and confirmed by a special transportation subcommittee last week.
     The planning director, referred to […]

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A Teachable Moment

August 10th, 2009 · 4 Comments

A Teachable Moment
August 10th, 2009 by: Representative Jack Kingston
Last week after a health care town meeting in Valdosta, Georgia a Valdosta State University student, Ashleigh Kenny, gave me a tee shirt. The front said, “R.I.P. The U.S. Constitution” the back has a Ronald Reagan quote, “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to […]

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KINGSTON WEB VIDEO: HEALTHCARE “REFORM” BY THE NUMBERS

August 5th, 2009 · No Comments

NEWS FROM JACK KINGSTON || FIRST DISTRICT OF GEORGIA       
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Contact: Chris Crawford (202) 225-5831       
August 3, 2009        or cell - (202) 557-6446       
KINGSTON WEB VIDEO: HEALTHCARE “REFORM” BY THE NUMBERS
<http://kingston.house.gov/blog/?p=1217>
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) today released a new
web […]

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