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Entries from December 2009

What Lies Ahead for 2010

December 28th, 2009 · No Comments

By: State Senator Earl “Buddy” Carter    In less than two weeks, the 2010 Georgia State Legislature will be in session.       As called for in the state constitution, the session begins on the second Monday of January and runs for 40 days.  Because of committee meetings, breaks, negotiations, etc, the typical session lasts until [...]

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Carl Smith for Congress Names Peggy Lee Mowers Finance Manager

December 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Tuesday 15 January 2009 Carl Smith for Congress today announced the addition of Peggy Lee Mowers as the campaign’s new Finance Director. Mowers brings a quarter-century of congressional and governmental experience to Smith’s team, most recently as a senior aide and advisor to longtime and popular south Georgia Republican Congressman Jack Kingston. Campaign Manager Robin Wheeler said: [...]

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Save The Date

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

 You’re Invited to SAVE the DATE   FOR A FUNDRAISER FOR THE EXPECTED INCOMING SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE State Rep. David Ralston THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010 6:00 – 8:00PM AT 1201 WEST PEACHTREE STREET, 49TH FLOOR – ATLANTA HOSTED BY: LAURA GOSS AND DAVID SIMONS SUGGESTED DONATION: $1,000   For more information, contact Ashley Jones [...]

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Wood Pledges to Challenge Constitutionality of Healthcare Reform

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Former United State Attorney Max Wood, a Republican candidate for Georgia Attorney General, pledged today that he will use every bit of authority available as Attorney General to challenge the constitutionality of the so-called Patients Protection and Affordable Care Act, also referred to as the Healthcare Reform Act, currently making its way through Congress.   [...]

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Reception for Rep. Roger Lane

December 14th, 2009 · No Comments

You Are Cordially Invited to a Reception Honoring State Rep. Roger Lane Chairman, Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Wednesday, December 18th, 2009 5:00-7:00pm Joia Restaurant 1100 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta Suggested Donation: $250 RSVP: 1-912-232-4944    

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CARL SMITH CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER – BBQ & SHOOTING – DEC 12th

December 8th, 2009 · No Comments

CARL SMITH FOR CONGRESS – US 12TH DISTRICT CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER – BBQ & SHOOTING DECEMBER 12, 2009 FOREST CITY GUN CLUB, SAVANNAH, GA SCHEDULE & TIMES: Shooting & Socializing: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Served: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM COST: Lunch: $25 per person (Chuck Stein’s Famous BBQ, Brunswick Stew, Slaw, Beans and [...]

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2nd Saturday Breakfast

December 7th, 2009 · No Comments

2nd Saturday Breakfast   *CCRP Headquarters* 11 East 73rd Street (behind the Globe between White Bluff and Abercorn)   The Speaker will be  Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar, Garrison Commander, HAAF SATURDAY, Dec. 12 8:30 A.M.   Breakfast Cost – $10.00 per person (please bring exact change) The Breakfast will be catered by Vincenzo’s   FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:  CALL [...]

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Fundraiser for Eric Johnson

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Let’s show the rest of the state that the next Governor will be Savannah’s own Eric Johnson! An Important Message from Campaign Chairman Steve Green Show Your Support for Senator Eric Johnson in His Efforts to Become Our Next Governor Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 5:30- 7:30pm at The Mulberry Inn 601 East Bay Street, Savannah [...]

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Fundraiser for Senator Lester Jackson

December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

Date:  Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 Location: 191 Club in Atlanta Time: 5-7 pm

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Attorney General Candidate Max Wood identifies top three initiatives if elected to office

December 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Attorney General Candidate Max Wood identifies top three initiatives if elected to office Platform includes proposed Solicitor General, Satellite Offices, and Statewide Grand Jury   (Macon, GA – Dec. 1st, 2009)  While celebrating his 50th birthday among family and friends last Sunday, Max Wood – the former United States Attorney and a Republican candidate for [...]

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