Sanford Bishop News

Senator Johnny Isakson announced today the award of approximately $1.1 million to Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone to provide education and training to young people in Dooly and Crisp Counties.

The Columbus/West Georgia chapter of Junior Achievement has hired local businessman and community activist Charles Clark as its new executive director.

A few days ago, Barney Frank introduced HR 2981 , a new version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which bans employment discrimination against anyone on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

High ranking brass were there to bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Willie Williams, who has overseen the Logistics Command for four years.

Rep. Barney Frank may have introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act this week.

"Why would the paper publish a picture of Michael Jackson giving 'the finger?' Is this the way we are supposed to remember him? A south Georgia newspaper should do better.

Congressman Jim Marshall is refusing to commit on a position. Call him at 202-225-6531. Congressman Sanford Bishop is keeping a tally of callers and his office says hea TMll vote based on the number of callers for or against cap and trade.

Tomorrow the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Cap and Trade legislation, H.R. 2454.

Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr. had an interesting comment on the debate over an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would rescind a Bush-era policy classifying the names of attendees at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation .

Rep. Bishop points toward a loud protestor in the front corner of the meeting room of the Neighborhood House during Monday night's 90-minute confrontation.

Preparing for a possible showdown with Congress, the White House on Wednesday threatened to veto legislation authorizing a $680 billion military budget if it contains money for jet fighters the Pentagon doesn't want.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Congressional Luncheon on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry.

The Blue Dog Coalition, a group of fiscally conservative House Democrats who largely hail from Southern and Midwestern states, could prove critical in passage of the Obama administration's healthcare policies.

The Wilderness Society says Georgia's coast is in danger due to rising sea levels caused by global warming.

Colin Powell knows Fort Benning well. A career that led the retired general to military's highest ranks and into diplomatic service was forged in the heat and humidity of west Georgia.

Friday, June 19, 2009 4:05 p.m. FORT BENNING, Ga. - Gen. Colin Powell saluted more than two centuries of American soldiers today, telling a crowd of more than 2,000 people at the grand opening of the National Infantry Museum that "trust is the essence of the infantry." "I am the infantry.

The Free Choice Act wouldn't change the fact that Georgia is a right to work state, but it could increase union presence in the state.

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority continues to work with new prospects to bring jobs to the community, as was discussed during the regular meeting Tuesday.

Representative Sanford Bishop says he's disappointed with the decision. Last week it was announced that plans to bring troops to Fort Stewart near Hinesville were scrapped.

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 House Meets At... 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour 12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business Unlimited "One Minutes" Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Suspensions 1) H.Res. 505 - Condemning the murder of Dr.