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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday March 12, 2022 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Carter Moves to Expedite Generic Drug Approval Process
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced legislation that will speed up the FDA's approval process for affordable alternatives to brand name drugs. The Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 will save the health care system millions and increase access to generic medications. "We need to cut the red tape that delays patient access to life-saving medications. This bill could shorten the a  more

Rep. Carter: 'Waste and Inflation' Define 1 Year Anniversary of American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: One year ago today, President Biden signed the $2 trillion "American Rescue Plan" (ARP) into law. Instead of providing rescue, the bill capitalized on a drowning economy, leading to a staggering 7.9% inflation rate, 53% increase in gas prices, and billions in waste, fraud, and abuse. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), who sits on the House Budget Committee and predicted the ARP's failures, lamented the ca  more

Sen. Ossoff's Push to Expand Columbus State University's STEM & Robotics Programs Passes Congress
COLUMBUS, Georgia, March 12 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured bipartisan support to expand Columbus State University's STEM and robotics programs. Sen. Ossoff secured $635,000 to help expand the partnership between Columbus State University, its Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and the Muscogee County School District. The funding passed the Senate and the House. The new funding will empower Columbus State to train more teachers a  more