DAHLONEGA, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai gathered stakeholders from across Northeast Georgia to address the challenges of delivering affordable, accessible internet access to rural communities. Friday’s meeting included local representatives, chamber of commerce leaders and internet service providers. “You know, I always talk about the economic […]
Read More »Heat Safety Awareness Day – May 15, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY Heat Safety Awareness Day – May 15, 2018 ATLANTA, GA. (May 15, 2018) – Heat Safety Awareness Day will be observed on Tuesday, May 15th. In an effort to better inform people and address commonly overlooked dangers of heat, particularly across Georgia, the National Weather Service (NWS) and Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue: “Mike Pompeo Is The Right Person For The Job”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) meets with President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo: “Mike Pompeo is immensely qualified to serve as America’s chief diplomat. He has already earned President Trump’s confidence, and as CIA Director, he understands the multifaceted global security crisis better than anybody. He is fully […]
Read More »Collins Bill to Honor Fallen Marine Sent to President’s Desk
COLLINS BILL TO HONOR FALLEN CLERMONT MARINE SENT TO PRESIDENT’S DESK WASHINGTON—The Senate last night voted unanimously to pass H.R. 3821, legislation to rename Georgia’s Clermont Post Office in honor of Zack T. Addington. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced the bill this September, and it passed the House in November. “Lance Corporal Zack Addington represents […]
Read More »Time to Vaccinate Preteens and Teens – Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is March 12-16
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is March 12-16 Vaccines available at health departments in North Georgia! North GA – Think about it. Which seems better? The quick sting of a vaccination or the painful consequences of a disease that last much longer? In an effort to protect every adult and child, the Georgia Department of […]
Read More »Georgia Senate Passes the BILD Act and the FIBRE Act to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Georgia
ATLANTA (March 1, 2018) | Two broadband expansion bills sponsored by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Senate Bills 232 and 426, passed the Senate on Crossover Day, Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Each bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Thank you to my colleagues in the Senate for joining me in support of these broadband expansion […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses Immigration Debate On PBS & NPR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour and Ari Shapiro on NPR’s All Things Considered about theSecure and Succeed Act, legislation he has co-sponsored that mirrors President Trump’s immigration framework which resolves DACA, strengthens border security, eliminates the visa lottery, and ends extended-family chain migration. Click here to watch the PBS interview or click on the […]
Read More »Growing Number Of Georgia Businesses, Workers Benefiting From Tax Cuts
Growing Number Of Georgia Businesses, Workers Benefiting From Tax Cuts Georgia employees seeing bonuses, pay raises, other benefits thanks to tax code changes backed by Isakson, Perdue ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) today highlighted a growing number of Georgia businesses and workers who are seeing a positive impact […]
Read More »Short Takes – DACA and US Citizenship
DACA and US Citizenship American citizenship should be earned not awarded for simply being here. That’s what laws are for, to give applicants a fair shot at getting in. There is a pathway to citizenship available for those outsiders who apply. Yes, it’s hard and lengthly but, so what? On top of that, Democrats defending […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Comments On End Of Schumer Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) made the following statement after Senate Democrats agreed to end the Schumer Shutdown and reopen the federal government: “It is ridiculous that we were ever in the Schumer Shutdown in the first place. I’m glad to see that Senate Democrats came to their senses and stopped this nonsense. […]
Read More »State Senator Josh McKoon: Why I endorsed David Shafer
Forget about the race for Georgia Governor for a minute, have you paid any attention to the race for Lieutenant Governor between David Shafer and Geoff Duncan? 8:30 AM our guest will be State Senator Josh McKoon. Find out why Mckoon has endorsed David Shafer for Lt Governor. Is Geoff Duncan campaign lying about David […]
Read More »Rep. Collins Supports POTUS Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh
“In nominating Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, President Trump has delivered a candidate whose thoughtful faithfulness to the Constitution will be an asset to our nation’s highest court. The Senate now has the opportunity to serve the American people by confirming Judge Kavanaugh immediately.”
Read More »ICYMI: CVS Exploits PBM Role, and Taxpayers Pay
June 26, 2018 Jessica Andrews (202) 225 9893 CVS Exploits PBM Role, and Taxpayers Pay WASHINGTON—This letter to the editor by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) was first published in the Wall Street Journal on June 25, 2018. Recently, CVS accused the Journal (Letters, June 8) of mischaracterizing its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operation. Thomas Moriarty is right […]
Read More »FYNTV.com Talks to Brian Kemp About “Jake” Commercial Controversy
Join us on #GMFTO every weekday starting at 8AM! We will be featuring Fetch Your News FYNTV.com TV personality #BKP and his political opinion, and #AnythingGoes ! Have a question, comment, or want to be on the show? Call or text 706-889-9700
Read More »Health Impacts of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Highlighted during STD AWARENESS MONTH
Health Impacts of Sexually Transmitted Diseases highlighted during STD AWARENESS MONTH NORTH GEORGIA – Nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in the United States every year, costing the American healthcare system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs alone, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Read More »Congressman Doug Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies
Collins and Blue Ridge Business Owners Talk Pro-Growth Policies BLUE RIDGE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the Blue Ridge Business Association recently to hear from business leaders about the local economy and related policy issues. Collins asked the Fannin County group to share the economic outlook for their operations and invited questions on policy issues […]
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