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Representative Ron Stephens Weekly Capitol Update

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Many legislators filled the Capitol this week although we were not in session.  Our agenda consisted of Joint Appropriations Committee hearings.  During these joint hearings, each state agency presents their budget to both the Senators and Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly.  Now that the agencies have presented their budgets, the House and Senate Appropriation [...]

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Scott Brown’s Victory is Canary in the Coalmine for Democrats

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Scott Brown’s Victory is Canary in the Coalmine for Democrats By Ralph Reed Barack Obama was inaugurated as president one year ago today to the hosannas of the mainstream media. He strolled down Pennsylvania Avenue hand-in-hand with his wife Michelle, exuding the confidence of a man basking in sky-high poll numbers that approached 70 percent. [...]

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Eric Johnson Rebukes Tax Cheats

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

ATLANTA, GA — Senator Eric Johnson, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the new list of legislators that failed to file their state income taxes: “Last year, I was proud to lead the fight to make sure that every member of the General Assembly paid their taxes. I believe that politicians [...]

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