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Rep. Sanford Bishop
Democrat • 2nd District, Georgia • 10th Term • Sworn In 1993
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- 168 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 57 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 146 of 440)
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House District 139: Lynmore James' retirement opens door for newcomer
Nathan Deal and U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss or Democrats such as President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop? Will the next state representative be more supportive of the 'conservative' agenda of cutting public education, continuing the practice of .
Dems buck Obama, join GOP to pass Veterans Affairs spending bill
"I believe the lower allocation does nothing but slow down the appropriations process, and if it stands, will stall economic growth and impede job creation," Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) said.
Dems ignore Obama veto, join GOP to pass Veterans Affairs spending bill
"I believe the lower allocation does nothing but slow down the appropriations process, and if it stands, will stall economic growth and impede job creation," Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) said.
Needs of military families must not be overlooked
“Often, when discussing our nation’s armed forces, we tend to focus primarily on our brave service members who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the freedoms we cherish,” U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., said when the Blue Star Families ...
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Lays Out Central Ga. Priorities
Since 1992, District 2 Congressman Sanford Bishop has served in the United States House of Representatives. While that district historically encompassed southwest portions of the state, new congressional maps extend it into more of Central Georgia.
Tea Party group hosting candidates forum
That seat is currently held by Rep. Sanford Bishop, a Democrat. The forum will start at 6 p.m. at the county administration building, 203 W. Broughton St. in Bainbridge. Please bring a canned good for the less fortunate. The candidates who will ...
The unlikely orator: Congressman Hank Johnson
Johnson said later the remark was an attempt at humor, "one of the gifts I think that I have." Congressman Sanford Bishop and Senator Saxby Chambliss were the other college-level speakers from Georgia, according to the rhetoric analysis. Conversely ...
Your morning jolt: Tea party challenges that didn’t happen
“He was able to draw himself a district, frankly, to the detriment of (state Rep.) Chuck Williams and Oconee County ... is one of three Republicans out to challenge Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop of Albany. In the 12th District, Rick ...
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Lays Out Central Ga. Priorities
Since 1992, District 2 Congressman Sanford Bishop has served in the United States House of Representatives. While that district historically encompassed southwest portions of the state, new congressional maps extend it into more of Central Georgia.
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Lays Out Central Ga. Priorities
...1992, District 2 Congressman Sanford Bishop has served in the United States House of Representatives. While that district historically encompassed southwest portions of the state, new congressional maps extend it into more of Central Georgia. Tuesday on
Many remember those who gave their all
At Veterans Park, U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, spoke of the day and its meaning in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. "We must remember their contributions and sacrifices not just on Memorial Day, but every day," Bishop said.
Low-soaring political rhetoric embodied by Woodall
The study found that Rep. Hank Johnson, Rep. Sanford Bishop and Sen. Saxby Chambliss gave college-level speeches. The average member of Congress spoke at the level of a tenth grader, the study concluded.
Fallen honored at Andersonville NHS
“One didn’t make it,” she said. She was introduced by U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. – (D) of Albany. The wounded warriors sacrificed in the name of freedom, the Michigan native told the crowd of hundreds, the majority seeking the shade of the ...
Low-soaring political rhetoric embodied by Woodall
...study found that Rep. Hank Johnson, Rep. Sanford Bishop and Sen. Saxby Chambliss gave college-level speeches. The average member of Congress spoke at the level of a tenth grader, the study concluded. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Congressman Rob Woodall would be
Andersonville Memorial Day service helps Americans remember soldiers’ sacrifices
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Georgia, said the holiday is one of the most important days of the year. “It’s always one of the highlights of my year to come to this hallowed place for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend ...
Rackley Honored For Support Of National Guard
The award is presented by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which honors individual supervisors for their support of Guard and Reserve employees, said Bryant, who is also U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop’s field representative from Thomasville.
Handful of local incumbents secure de facto reelection (updated)
For the second congressional district, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, will have to fight off one of three GOP challengers in November. Republicans Rick Allen, John House and Ken DeLoach have each qualified for the GA-2nd's July 31 primary.
Qualifying ends, campaign begins across Georgia
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.
Latest filings show Pascrell has raised and spent more than Rothman
Rothman started to cash some checks from his friends in the caucus after April 1, and his reports include $2,000 from Rep. Henry Waxman of California, and $1,000 each from Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, Ed Towns of New York, Sanford Bishop of ...
Latest filings show Pascrell has raised and spent more than Rothman
Rothman started to cash some checks from his friends in the caucus after April 1, and his reports include $2,000 from Rep. Henry Waxman of California, and $1,000 each from Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, Ed Towns of New York, Sanford Bishop of ...
Latest filings show Pascrell has raised and spent more than Rothman
...$2,000 from Rep. Henry Waxman of California, and $1,000 each from Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, Ed Towns of New York, Sanford Bishop of Georgia, and Mel Watt of North Carolina. Former Redskins quarterback and Democratic North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler
Latest filings show Pascrell has raised and spent more than Rothman
...$2,000 from Rep. Henry Waxman of California, and $1,000 each from Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, Ed Towns of New York, Sanford Bishop of Georgia, and Mel Watt of North Carolina. Former Redskins quarterback and Democratic North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler
Legislators gain challengers in 2nd day of qualifying
Just two years after winning a close race against Republican Mike Keown, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop now has three men lining up to face him in this year's Nov. 6 general election: Rick Allen and John House of Columbus and Ken DeLoach of Macon.
Two political newcomers enter commission race
as qualifiers to run as the Republican nominee against U.S. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, in Georgia's Second Congressional District. In the Eighth District, no one has qualified to challenge U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Tifton.
Four New Challengers Join Congressional Races
They are John House and Ken DeLoach, who are running against U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop. Incumbent John Barrow is opposed by Augusta contractor Rick W. Allen and Dublin attorney Maria Sheffield. Barrow, Bishop and Paul Broun all qualified Wednesday but now .
Three New Challengers Join Congressional Races
They are John House and Ken Deloach, who are running against U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, and Rick Allen, who's running against John Barrow. Barrow, Bishop and Paul Broun all qualified Wednesday but now face hurdles to re-election. House is a Midland ...
Four New Challengers Join Congressional Races
They are John House and Ken DeLoach, who are running against U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop. Incumbent John Barrow is opposed by Augusta contractor Rick W. Allen and Dublin attorney Maria Sheffield. Barrow, Bishop and Paul Broun all qualified Wednesday but now .
Four New Challengers Join Congressional Races
...for Congress in three Central Georgia districts. They are John House and Ken DeLoach, who are running against U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop. Incumbent John Barrow is opposed by Augusta contractor Rick W. Allen and Dublin attorney Maria Sheffield. Barrow, Bis
Public office qualifying period begins
Dougherty District Attorney Greg Edwards qualified to seek another term. On the congressional side, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Albany, qualified to seek re-election for his seat as the representative of the Second Congressional District of Georgia.
Three Central Ga. Congressmen Face Challenges
So far, though, no opponent has come forward for 8th District Congressman Austin Scott ... Dodge and Wilcox counties and a northern portion of Bibb County. John Barrow, Sanford Bishop and Paul Broun all qualified Wednesday but now face hurdles to re ...
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