Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12]

House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...(Calif.), Robert Dold (Ill.), Richard Hanna (N.Y.) and Nan Hayworth (N.Y.) Democrats voting in favor were Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe

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House rejects bill penalizing doctors for sex selective abortions

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Richard Hanna (N.Y.), Nan Hayworth (N.Y.), and Ron Paul (Texas). Democrats voting for it were Reps. Jason Altmire (Pa.), John Barrow (Ga.), Dan Boren (Okla.), Jim Cooper (Tenn.), Jerry Costello (Ill.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Henry Cuellar (Texas), Joe Donnel

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Barrow meets with veterans to discuss benefits

2012-05-29T14:08:07Z

"It's such a big job, and there's so much that has to be done in order to keep the promises that we made to the veterans of today," said U.S. Congressman John Barrow. Now, more Iraq and Afghanistan warriors are coming home, and with them, come disability c

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Your morning jolt: Tea party challenges that didn’t happen

2012-05-29T12:06:26Z

“He was able to draw himself a district, frankly, to the detriment of (state Rep.) Chuck Williams and Oconee County ... the honor of doing battle with Democratic incumbent John Barrow, also of Augusta. James Richardson at Georgia Tipsheet ...

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Veterans 'let down' as Georgia War Nursing Home plans to charge for first time in 40 years

2012-05-28T23:49:08Z

"Obviously, some folks don't know how to balance a budget without cutting back on essential services," said Congressman John Barrow who feels the men and women in uniform should not fall victim to the budget ax in their golden years. "That's unacceptable t

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Barrow meets with veterans to discuss benefits

2012-05-28T22:16:04Z

Fort Gordon Hosts Vietnam Memorial Candle Light Vigil

2012-05-27T22:45:53Z

The ceremony featured poetic reading as well as bagpipes by David Nichols. The service also included a visit from Congressman John Barrow who spoke at the ceremony. Taps and the laying of the... » Read More

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Memorial Day Events in the Augusta

2012-05-27T16:12:11Z

U.S. Marine Corps Detachment and the U.S. Navy Information Operations Command will take part in the ceremony. -Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will host two town hall meetings to discuss veterans’ issues.

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Chatham, Bryan, Effingham election candidates set

2012-05-27T00:41:36Z

In the 12th, Augusta Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow — recently of Savannah — is running in a district recently reshaped to favor Republicans. Three people are running for the 1st Congressional District seat, district attorney, sheriff and ...

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Candidates qualify for Columbia County races

2012-05-27T00:27:17Z

Anderson will face Rick Allen, Wright McLeod and Maria Sheffield in the July 31 Republican Primary, with the winner facing incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow in November. Tenth District U.S. Rep. Paul Broun will face a Republican primary ...

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Redneck Games Bring Big Crowd to East Dublin

2012-05-26T23:58:39Z

"Well I have already seen the redneck toilet toss, I've already seen them use the toilet seats as a horseshoe, you don't get anymore redneck than that," said U.S. Representative John Barrow. Organizers changed the date of the Redneck Games from July to May

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Redneck Games Brings Big Crowd to Dublin

2012-05-26T19:05:10Z

you don't get anymore redneck than that," said U.S. Representative John Barrow. Organizers changed the date of the Redneck Games from July to May, and it wasn't as packed as it has been. They think the date change and high school graduations in Dublin ...

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Redneck Games Bring Big Crowd to Dublin

2012-05-26T18:22:13Z

Redneck Games Bring Big Crowd to East Dublin

2012-05-25T19:56:28Z

US representatives want Google Street View reinvestigated

2012-05-25T18:23:24Z

Representative Frank Pallone Jr (D-NJ), and John Barrow (D-GA) are pushing the Department of Justice to reopen the completed investigation of Google's Street View and Wi-Fi data harvesting while mapping America's streets. Pallone stated "In ...

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Qualifying ends, campaign begins across Georgia

2012-05-25T14:05:42Z

Democratic U.S. Reps. Sanford Bishop and John Barrow and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Price all have challengers in November, but not July. U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a Republican, has two primary opponents but faces no Democratic challenge.

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UPDATE: Challengers emerge in local races

2012-05-25T09:55:10Z

The winner of the July 31 Republican primary will face incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John Barrow in November. U.S. Rep. Paul Broun also filed to seek re-election in the 10th Congressional District Wednesday, and drew a Republican challenger ...

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Qualifying Ends With Few Contested Races

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...back in January because they know there’s no one out there who can beat them.” In other races, Democratic Congressman John Barrow faces four GOP challengers in a redrawn district that excludes some of the incumbent’s traditional base. The Republic

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Augusta Metro Chamber announces 2012 'Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch'

2012-05-24T20:04:48Z

district director for congressman John Barrow, U.S. House of Representatives; • John Paul Stout, 26, sustainable development manager, city of Augusta. Each recipient is featured in the June/July issue of Augusta Magazine and will receive a ...

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More candidates qualify to seek Chatham County elected offices

2012-05-24T18:03:07Z

State Rep. Ron Stephens, R-Savannah ... Both already had been stumping for the seat held by Augusta Democrat John Barrow, formerly of Savannah. Qualifying ends at noon today. Names followed by * indicate candidates who qualified Thursday.

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