Below are the statements we’ve received from Georgia’s Congressional delegation on tonight’s strike on a military airfield in Syria. From Senator Isakson: “I salute the brave men and women of the U.S. military who conducted these operations tonight. President Trump’s decision to strike the Assad regime’s air base where chemical weapons were deployed against the
It’s been 11 weeks since President Donald Trump nominated former Governor Sonny Perdue to lead the federal Agriculture Department. As the AJC points out in today’s article, the former Governor was the last nominee appointed to fill Trump’s cabinet. Delays, including a paperwork mishap, have pushed back the confirmation vote by the US Senate, and
In a press announcement released today, Congressman Drew Ferguson of Georgia’s 3rd announced a Job Fair in LaGrange on April 13, 2017. According to the Congressman’s communication director, Amy Timmerman, the information has been shared over 500 times on Facebook. After a little checking on Facebook, I found updated numbers at more than 600 shares and dozens
Georgia is getting serious about training students for careers in cyber security. In January, Governor Nathan Deal announced a $50 million investment in the FY2017 amended budget for the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Facility in Augusta. The new center will complement the U.S. Army Cyber Center for Excellence at Fort Gordon, which has been
Senator Johnny Isakson has issued the following statement, saying that he has undergone a second back surgery and is continuing on a program of physical therapy rehabilitation. Having more than reached my limit with our current healthcare “system”, I would like to extend my sincere wishes that his recovery goes smooth, steady, and quickly, and
A new poll released yesterday by the Trafalgar Group shows Democrat John Ossoff with a slight edge with 18.31% in the race to replace Tom Price in GA-06. Democrat Ron Slotin is in 6th place with 2.82%. Former Secretary of State Karen Handel continues to hold a lead among the Republican contenders with 17.98% of
From press releases: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today released the following statement on the updated executive order issued by President Donald Trump designed to prevent access into the United States by foreign nationals who are terrorists or criminals: “As a second-generation American whose grandfather emigrated from Sweden in 1903, I value the
Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) has quietly left the House Freedom Caucus according to the Political Insider over at the AJC. He assures that it’s not because of political differences. In fact, he still agrees with a lot of their ideology. From the AJC: “I don’t disagree with the principles and the ideas of the Freedom
Rep. Tom Price, M.D., resigned his U.S. House seat today from Georgia’s sixth district after he was confirmed by the Senate as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rep. Price shared some remarks to the U.S. House prior to his confirmation and subsequent resignation, which can be seen after the
From Representative Buddy Carter, via press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (GA-01) legislation today to expand and protect Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island, Ga. “Fort Frederica is a historic treasure and my legislation passed in the House today is
