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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday June 08, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Sen. Ossoff Presses Biden Administration to Address Human and Drug Trafficking at the Southern Border
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Last week, from the Southern Border, Sen. Ossoff again warned of the threat of terrorism without bipartisan border security legislation Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the Biden Administration to prioritize prosecutions of drug traffickers and human smugglers. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging them to prioritize resources toward supporting investigations an  more

Sen. Ossoff-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers with Cancer Linked to Service Passes Key Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff is working to strengthen benefits for law enforcement officers with cancer linked to their service. A bipartisan bill cosponsored by Sen. Ossoff recently passed the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that would provide benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who fall ill or die of cancer linked to their service. The benefits would also extend to survivors  more

WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock Emphasizes Moral Urgency to Support Veterans and Their Caregivers
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: At a Wednesday Senate Aging and Veterans' Affairs joint Committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock addressed structural lapses in caregiving programs for veterans and their families During the hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned veteran Peter Townsend and veteran caregiver Hannah Nieskens about the need to invest in caregiving programs and the toll on families when the VA caregiving system  more