| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday May 18, 2022 ( 5 items ) |
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Agriculture Committee Chairman Scott Issues Opening Statement at Business Meeting on Budget Views, Estimates for FY 2023
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 17, 2022, at a business meeting on the committee's budget views and estimates for fiscal 2023:
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We are here to Consider the Committee's Budget Views and Estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, as required by the Congressional Budget Act and in compliance with House Rules.
Each Member has been provided a copy of the material on our agenda today.
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Agriculture Committee Chairman Scott, Subcommittee Chair Bustos Release Statement on Announcement of USDA Emergency Relief Program
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2022:
House Agriculture Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos released the following statement on the rollout of USDA's Emergency Relief Program:
"I applaud Secretary Vilsack and USDA on announcing the Emergency Relief Program, which is an updated and streamlined version of WHIP+" said Chairman David Scott. "Today's update is great news
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Rep. Bourdeaux Applauds Passage of Workforce Opportunity for Returning Citizens Act in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act which includes Rep. Bourdeaux's Workforce Opportunity for Returning Citizens (WORC) Act.
"I am excited to see my legislation pass as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act," said Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux. "Reducing recidivism rates and helpin
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Rep. Bourdeaux Introduces Bill to Improve Public Safety Along Chattahoochee River
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) introduced legislation to research and improve safety along the Chattahoochee River. The Lake Lanier and Upper Chattahoochee River Safety Act would direct the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a review of potential dangers facing recreational areas near Buford Dam and Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia.
"The Chattahoochee River features great recreational activities m
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Rep. Johnson Votes for Workforce Investments to Fill Job Openings, Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), legislation that will help unleash the full potential of Georgia's workforce by ensuring Georgians have the skills they need to succeed. Amid the strongest job growth in modern times, these investments will connect Georgians to a record number of job openings - bringing workers off the sid
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