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August 02, 2008 Republicans reinforce own stereotype

Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) made headlines earlier this year after complaining about Congress' new schedule that requires members to work five days a week: ...

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Source: Paradise Post, CA


August 01, 2008 On one side, fears; on the other, advances in technology

"This is exactly what our nation needs right now," Rep. Jack Kingston, a Savannah Republican, said in a statement following Bush's lifting of the executive ...

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Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA


July 30, 2008 Stevens' Indictment Latest Blow To GOP Hopes

Democrat Bill Gillespie faces a tough fight in trying to unseat eight-term Republican Jack Kingston in Georgia's 1st Congressional District. ...

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Source: NPR


July 25, 2008 OSHA fines Imperial Sugar $8.7M in deadly blast

"It's pretty stiff," US Rep. Jack Kingston of Savannah said of the proposed fines. "The third-highest penalty in OSHA's history is certainly a very bad ...

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Source: The Associated Press


July 25, 2008 Ga. lawmaker says OSHA proposing $8.7 million in fines at sugar plant

Rep. Jack Kingston -- a Republican from Savannah -- says he was told during a briefing wtih officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

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Source: Live 5 News, SC


July 25, 2008 OSHA to fine Imperial Sugar $8.7M in deadly blast

Rep. Jack Kingston says Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials tell him the fine will be the third-highest in the federal agency's history. ...

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Source: The Associated Press


July 21, 2008 Commerce chief visits Savannah port

Gutierrez was scheduled to tour the Port of Savannah on Monday with US Rep. Jack Kingston. He planned a news conference afterward to discuss the economy, ...

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Source: WTVM, GA


July 21, 2008 Commerce chief visits Savannah port

Gutierrez was scheduled to tour the Port of Savannah on Monday with US Rep. Jack Kingston. He planned a news conference afterward to discuss the economy, ...

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Source: Macon Telegraph, GA


July 21, 2008 Commerce chief visits Savannah port

Gutierrez was scheduled to tour the Port of Savannah on Monday with US Rep. Jack Kingston. He planned a news conference afterward to discuss the economy, ...

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Source: Fort Mills Times, SC


July 20, 2008 What's up today

... 40 Courtland St. US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and US Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., plan a tour of the Port of Savannah and will hold a news ...

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Source: Rome News-Tribune, GA


July 18, 2008 News Summary for July 17, 2008

Gas is over $4 a gallon. They like it that way. REP. JACK KINGSTON (R), Georgia: The leases are very expensive. They don't buy them to sit on them. ...

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Source: NewsHour


July 18, 2008 House Republicans Block Democratic Effort on Oil Leases, Calling ...

“We tied up offshore in the days of the eight-track tape player,” said Representative Jack Kingston, Republican of Georgia. “Today the world has iPods, ...

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Source: New York Times, United States


July 15, 2008 Georgia lawmakers largely back Bush on drilling

Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Savannah, said domestic production is "step one." "It's just like dieting we need to reduce intake and increase output," he said.

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Source: Examiner.com


July 15, 2008 Delivery issues, rising rates discussed at NNA Postal Forum

Last month, Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) was successful in attaching an amendment to the 2009 Financial Services and General Government appropriations measure, ...

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Source: Wetumpka Herald, AL


July 12, 2008 Is Energy in Sight?

US Rep. Jack Kingston, R-1, a proponent of ending the moratorium, notes that drilling technologies have advanced to the stage where oil spill disasters are ...

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Source: istockAnalyst.com, OR


July 11, 2008 Hip-hop praise

... DC, thanks to support from US Rep. Jack Kingston. They've traveled to Canada, Detroit, Jacksonville and Atlanta, performing in public community centers ...

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Source: Savannah Morning News, GA


July 11, 2008 New postmaster addresses Kiwanis

In June, the US House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., to require the Postal Service “to study the ...

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Source: Oak Ridger, TN


July 11, 2008 No Permanent GOP Minority

The Lincoln Club blasts conservative Rep. Jack Kingston of Georgia, whose personal earmarks totaled $83 million last year, for defending his pork as “being ...

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Source: Mexia Daily News, TX


July 09, 2008 Voters head to the polls Tuesday

US Congressman Jack Kingston’s name will be on the Republican primary ballot but he will not face actual opposition until November when voters will choose ...

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Source: Charlton County Herald, GA


July 08, 2008 No Permanent GOP Minority

The Lincoln Club blasts conservative Rep. Jack Kingston of Georgia, whose personal earmarks totaled $83 million last year, for defending his pork as "being ...

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Source: Human Events, DC


July 05, 2008 The Other Side Of The Coin

"Admirals' sons," Gillespie said, unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District held by Republican Rep. Jack Kingston, "were ...

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Source: Wizbang, DC


July 04, 2008 Airport talks intensify as vote nears

US Rep. Jack Kingston said in a phone interview that he is "very interested" in Buczek's statement on behalf of the Navy. "We are going to want to explore ...

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Source: Camden County Tribune, GA


July 03, 2008 New Air Force Hotline Gives Updates to Moody Housing Project

Earlier this week, we reported that US Representative Jack Kingston was pushing a bill concerning this issue. It would require the Air Force to create a ...

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Source: WCTV, FL


July 03, 2008 Kingston addresses energy crises

By Jessica Duncan In June, US Representative Jack Kingston, R-Savannah, returned from a trip to the OPEC states. He had previously visited both Iraq and ...

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Source: Coastal Courier, GA


July 01, 2008 US Congressman Discusses Latest on Moody Housing Issue

US Representative Jack Kingston is serving in his eighth term. But instead of spending time with national political leaders, he spent time with local ...

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Source: WCTV, FL


June 30, 2008 Savannah Morning News, Ga., ports column

"This project is critical," Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., said in announcing the grant. "If Savannah is not prepared, ships will go elsewhere and jobs will be ...

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Source: TMCnet


June 30, 2008 US Immigration Legislative Update June 30, 2008

Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) offered an amendment to add $2.3 million to increase funds available for worksite enforcement, but the committee also rejected Rep ...

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Source: Right Side News, GA


June 30, 2008 VA plans clinic here

By Jessica Duncan US Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Savannah) announced this week that a new, community based, outpatient clinic will be built to serve veterans in ...

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Source: Coastal Courier, GA


June 29, 2008 Va to open 4 new clinics in Georgia

Rep. Jack Kingston said the clinics have been in the works for a while. Officials say they expect the facilities to be operational within the next 12 months ...

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Source: Macon Telegraph, GA


June 27, 2008 Live From the ACMA Forum: So Long, Saturday Mail Delivery?

A big one: The House Appropriations Committee approving an amendment from Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) that would require the USPS to study the cost ...

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Source: Multichannel Merchant, CT


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