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13 hrs ago | The Times-Herald

Westmoreland eats turkey with troops in Afghanistan

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland ate his Thanksgiving dinner in Afghanistan, with members of the Georgia Army National Guard.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Life, Thanksgiving, Holidays, Democrat, John Barrow, Tom Price, US National Guard, US Military

Fri Nov 27, 2009

The Washington Post

McChrystal cites Obama's 'thoughtful process'

By Paul Kane Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, told a group of key congressmen Thursday that President Obama was engaged in a "thoughtful process" of deciding on his request for additional troops in the region.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Price, John Barrow, US Senate, Saxby Chambliss, Democrat

Thu Nov 26, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

On Afghanistan trip, Chambliss, other lawmakers from Georgia say more troops are needed

One day into a fact-finding trip through Afghanistan, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss said Thursday he's more convinced than ever that the United States needs to quickly and dramatically boost U.S. forces there.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Travel, Afghanistan Travel, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Tom Price, Democrat, John Barrow, US Senate, Saxby Chambliss

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lawmakers get bounty of benefits

They help determine how much of our paycheck we take home, how we pay for our retirement, and perhaps soon, how we get our health care.

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Related Topix: US News, Pension, Personal Finance, Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, Phil Gingrey, Republican, US House of Representatives, Georgia, Georgia Government

Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Feds seeking to take over safety oversight of MARTA, other rail systems

The commuter rail crash that killed nine people and injured 80 here in June is about to reverberate through Atlanta and much of the rest of the country.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Got something to say?

Pick of the day Obama told Afghan President Karzai that "he will be judged by his actions, not words," to which Karzai replied, "Ditto." soundoff@ledger-enquirer.com or call 706-571-8583. Limit comments to 35 words.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Columbus, GA

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Today in Peachtree City

Dams should already be in placeDams should already be in place

According to Rebecca Wodder, president of American Rivers, a recent court ruling has been made that says Atlanta has not been authorized by Congress to withdraw drinking water from Lake Lanier.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, US News, US Governors, Sonny Perdue, Nathan Deal, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

For Congress, the battle begins

"I object. I object. I object ... " Rep. Tom Price, a Roswell Republican, repeated the line over and over, interrupting his Democratic counterparts every time they tried to speak.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Price, Steve Buyer, David Scott, Democrat, John Lewis

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Two GA Dems Vote No on Reform

Two Democratic members of Georgia's Congressional delegation voted against a major healthcare reform bill late Saturday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jack Kingston, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nathan Deal, John Linder, Phil Gingrey, Tom Price

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Times-Herald

Va clinic 'great place' says veteran of Vietnam

Hundreds of veterans, family members, loved ones and officials of the Office of Veterans Affairs gathered in Newnan Friday as grand opening ceremonies were held for Georgia's newest VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic.

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Related Topix: Newnan, GA, Life, Veteran Affairs, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Read That Huge Healthcare Bill?

"I'm reading it right now and it has a great plot." That's how Democratic Ohio Congressman Dennis Kuchinich answered Monday when I asked him if he'd read his party's nearly 2,000 page healthcare reform bill that could hit the U.S. House floor for debate by the end of the week.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, David Scott, Democrat, Tom Price, Home, Mortgage

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Congress must get tough on banks

Congress' "spare the rod, spoil the child" routine with banks needs to stop. The Troubled Asset Relief Program may have bailed out the banking sector, but it has failed the American taxpayer.

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Dennis Kucinich, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, David Scott, Opinion

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Your morning jolt: We've entered the 48-hour zone for political hijinks

Just because you can't or won't prove that you've created a charitable foundation, just because you've been fined $25,000 for failing to properly register that charity - " none of that deprives you of bragging rights.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Stockbridge, GA, Republican, US House of Representatives

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WALR-FM Atlanta

Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Spar; King Of Pop Is Box Office King;...

Atlanta's mayoral candidates spar in the last debate before election day; only one Morehouse student remains in the hospital after a weekend bus wreck; Michael Jackson's movie dominates the box office and extends its stay in theaters.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Boat Disaster

WSAV

Foreclosures Focus Of Congressional Hearing

Foreclosures in the metro-Atlanta area and bank failures throughout Georgia were the focus of a congressional field hearing at the state Capitol.

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Georgia, Georgia Government, Dennis Kucinich, Democrat

Today in Peachtree City

All politics are local

My friend Walt White is running for reelection next week for the City Council in Fayetteville.

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Related Topix: Fayetteville, GA, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Plains, GA

Sat Oct 31, 2009

LaGrange Daily News - LaGrange, Georgia

Governors urged to end water war

Congressional delegations from Georgia, Alabama and Florida decided Wednesday to send a letter to the governors of the three states, urging them to meet - and resolve - the decades-long "water war." U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Atlanta, GA

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Atlanta Business Chronicle

Delegations meet on water dispute

Members of Congress from Georgia, Florida and Alabama agreed Wednesday to send a joint letter urging their respective governors to meet over a long-running dispute that threatens Lake Lanier's future as a water supply.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Atlanta, GA

Thu Oct 29, 2009

El Sentinel

GOP seeks candidates to challenge Grayson

National Republicans met with two potential challengers to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson on Wednesday as the GOP establishment continued to search for a candidate who can topple the outspoken freshman Democrat from Orlando .

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Representative Alan Grayson, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Orlando Metro, Orlando, FL, Ric Keller, Republican

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Power Breakfast: Public hearing here on bank crisis, Georgia Dome, Coke, UPS, GMAC

Georgia has led the nation in bank failures and members of Congress are coming to town to hear about their effect.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Georgia, Georgia Government, Dennis Kucinich, Democrat, Housing

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