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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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Feb 25, 2013

Wouldn't it be in the public interest to establish a priority so that the weight of the cuts would not necessarily fall equally on that particular segment of the population?

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Feb 25, 2013

On the uncollected taxes, we have had the opportunity to fund additional revenue agents that the IRS has requested.

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Feb 25, 2013

I fully agree, and I appreciate that.

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Feb 25, 2013

My concern is that with the MRAs being cut by nearly a fifth since 2011, it is becoming increasingly difficult for Members to make the necessary security adjustments at our district offices with the increasingly limited resources.

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Feb 25, 2013

I think you indicated that the longer we delay the projects, the more difficult and the more costly they are going to be to repair.

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Feb 25, 2013

I would appreciate that because I think last year, I asked the same question to your predecessor.

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Feb 25, 2013

Having to do with your October 26th final rule of exemptions which no longer includes unlocking cell phones.

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Feb 25, 2013

With the 1,250 new books coming to you every day and Congress not having yet provided funding for the construction of Module 5 at Fort Meade, how are you coping with your storage problem?

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Feb 25, 2013

Yes, we stand for that truth, justice and the American way, but it is inconsistent with the way that we are being treated.

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Feb 25, 2013

I have continued to raise this issue.

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Feb 25, 2013

My other question has to do with the Library for the Blind, and the vision impaired.

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Feb 25, 2013

If you were in the position to orchestrate or choreograph how the deficit reduction should take place, as compared to the sequester, I would assume that, being thoughtful, that you would want to set priorities.

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