Apr 29, 2015
At this time I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), a member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.
Sanford Bishop
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Sanford Dixon Bishop is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Bishop has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked to secure funding for various local projects in his district.
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Apr 29, 2015
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, let me say that I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Chairman Dent of the subcommittee as well as the chairman and ranking member of the full committee. Madam Chair, as…
Apr 29, 2015
I claim the time in opposition, but I am not opposed to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Apr 29, 2015
May I inquire of the chair how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia has 1 minute remaining.
Apr 29, 2015
Again, let's avoid including divisive language like this. This is a policy rider that is unnecessary. We have defeated it over and over again. Davis-Bacon saves the government money. It requires quality work and quality labor be done on…
Apr 16, 2015
A study by the Tax Foundation found that repealing the death tax would increase U.S. capital stock by 2.2 percent, it would boost GDP, and it would create 139,000 jobs, which eventually increases Federal revenue. This is a tax on success…
Apr 16, 2015
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join Representative Brady on this important bipartisan legislation to repeal the death tax once and for all. I have always believed that the death tax is politically…
Mar 23, 2015
the President's budget for fiscal year 2016 included an investment of $113.7 million for the new Agricultural Research Service Poultry Laboratory in Athens, Georgia.
Mar 23, 2015
Very quickly, I notice that the fiscal year 2016 budget proposes a decrease of $2.8 million for two research projects that are currently being performed in Athens.
Mar 23, 2015
That facility has the world's greatest bank of pecan plants anywhere in the world, and it is a shame for it not to be maximized.
Mar 23, 2015
As you know, we have another ARS facility in Georgia, which just happens to be in my district in Byron, Georgia.
Mar 23, 2015
Unfortunately, the Byron facility has really seen better days and it is now just sort of limping along.
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