Friday Feb 10 | National Journal
White House Budget To Expand Clean Energy Programs Through Pentagon
President Obama proposes that the $3.73 trillion Federal Budget for fiscal year 2012 will reduce the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over the next decade.
US election live: Republicans gather at CPAC
Senator Marco Rubio strides on stage at the CPAC 2012 conference in Washington DC.
Georgia primary may not be a Gingrich slam dunk
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Atlanta, Wednesday, Feb.
Georgia Senate to feds: Give us more farm workers
Since the General Assembly enacted a tough illegal immigration law last year, Georgia farmers have complained that they can't find enough migrant workers to harvest their crops.
Republicans Need More Than Rhetoric on Defense
Many Republicans say Barack Obama's withdrawal - accompanied by his administration's foolish praise of Iraq's "stability" - has jeopardized what has been achieved there.
Feds add $2.5M in funds for Ga. harbor deepening
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- The agency overseeing plans to deepen the river channel to the Port of Savannah announced Wednesday it will funnel an additional $2.5 million in federal funding toward pre-construction planning, which Georgia port officials said should help keep the projected on target for completion by 2016.
Kingston: Santorum no longer a third wheel
Georgia Rep. Jack Kingston, a strong Newt Gingrich backer, said Wednesday Rick Santorum made big gains the previous night as a result of the ongoing battle between Gingrich and Mitt Romney.
Morning Briefing: February 7, 2012
As the bankrolls of GOP-aligned Super PACs continue to grow, President Obama's campaign announced that it will no longer oppose the use of Super PAC funding to aid the reelection bid .
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Your morning jolt: Mitt Romney hits Newt Gingrich on Georgia 'lobbying'
Georgia State Rep. David Casas will announce later this morning that he's jumping ship and joining with Mitt Romney.
$300 million in congressional earmarks fund projects near lawmakers' properties
A U.S. senator from Alabama, Richard Shelby, directed more than $100 million in federal earmarks to renovate downtown Tuscaloosa near his own commercial office building.
4 Years After Imperial Sugar Explosion No New Standards
"All fatalities most likely resulted from secondary explosions and fires," pointed out a representative from the Chemical Safety Board regarding the Imperial Sugar Explosion.
Finally, an Insider-Trading Ban
The STOCK Act to ban insider trading by members of Congress has sailed through the Senate, 96-3, and many members of the U.S. Senate were no doubt kicking and screaming as they voted for it.
President Obama Outlines Refinancing Plan for More Homeowners
Millions of homeowners are under water in their mortgages but have not been able to refinance.
Democrats, Nine Georgia Congressmen Miss FEC Filing Deadline
Nationally, political analysts are combing through recently filed Federal Election Commission campaign finance disclosures, following the money trail from PACs and the so-called "super" PACs back to the candidates running for office.
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston has amassed $1.2 million but still is unopposed
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston has faced no serious challenge in almost two decades, but is acting like he expects one.
Jack Kingston Defends RNC Chairman Reince Priebus' Obama-Schettino Comparison
Last week, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus compared President Obama to the Italian cruise ship captain who is being held on possible manslaughter charges for the death of 17 people.
Congressional Races Gearing Up Across Georgia
Most of the focus of the 2012 campaign thus far has been the toward the GOP nominee for President, with the national focus soon shifting to Super Tuesday where Georgia will be a dominant player.A Somewhat more quietly, however, congressional races have been taking shape, with two races well on their way to being high profile contests during this ... (more)
Georgia lawmakers respond to State of...
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga. 1st, implied he thought Obama's annual address was more rhetoric than an action plan.
Santorum and Gingrich Share Complicated Past
The early Capitol Hill relationship between former Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Sen.
Kingston to see off March for Life attendees today
Congressman Jack Kingston will be at the Southside Baptist Church located at 5502 Skidaway Rd.
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