Reps. Rich McCormick and Andrew Clyde Work to Preserve Lake Lanier Recreation Sites

Reps. Rich McCormick and Andrew Clyde Work to Preserve Lake Lanier Recreation Sites

James Swafford
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August 14, 2025
Representatives Rick McCormick (R) and Andrew Clyde (R) have collaborated to introduce new legislation preserving recreation sites located along Lake Lanier. The Lanier Parks Local Access Act will empower local partners who manage the sites to better allocate collected funds.  Currently, local partners are only allowed to support sites with fines collected from the sites […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

James Swafford
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be invoking the D.C Home Rule Act to deploy the National Guard and tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C. Violent crime in the city is abnormally high compared to other metropolitan areas, and the President has taken it upon himself to enforce law and order.  This action […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

James Swafford
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August 13, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has taken aim at Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) by introducing a resolution to the House condemning her for making anti-American remarks. The resolution states that elected officials are expected to serve the American people, not foreign governments, and that comments like hers call into question a member's ability to fulfill their […]
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Georgia Democrats Call on Governor Brian Kemp to Strengthen Food-Security for Children

Georgia Democrats Call on Governor Brian Kemp to Strengthen Food-Security for Children

James Swafford
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August 12, 2025
Congressional Georgia Democrats have banded together with a letter sent to Governor Brian Kemp (R), urging him to opt in to the Department of Agriculture’s EBT summer nutrition program for 2026. The delegation, led by Senator Raphael Warnock (D) and Rep. Lucy McBath (D), includes Senator Jon Ossoff (D), Rep. Hank Johnson (D), and Rep. Nikema […]
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The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Mike Collins’s (R) campaign is off to a strong start as the congressman has raked in numerous endorsements from Georgia state lawmakers, including those of Reps. Chas Cannon (R), John Corbett (R), Noel Williams (R), Matt Barton (R), John LaHood (R), and Robert Leverett (R) of the Georgia House.  Rep. Collins has also received […]
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The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) conflict with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues as she engages in heated exchanges with the organization and its supporters. This issue is still the same. Rep. Greene believes in a staunch ‘America First’ position that doesn’t make room for foreign lobbying.  AIPAC responded to one of Rep. […]
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams AIPAC: ‘The reason why AIPAC is attacking me is because I dared to tell the truth.’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams AIPAC: ‘The reason why AIPAC is attacking me is because I dared to tell the truth.’

James Swafford
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August 8, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has made several statements on X, harshly criticizing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Her opposition to AIPAC stems from its advocacy on behalf of Israel, as a lobby group that is not registered as a foreign agent.  Rep. Greene outlined this in her first statement, which included a […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

James Swafford
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August 8, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has escalated his push to get answers from the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem on FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes in Georgia this storm season. The Senator has renewed his call for answers with a follow-up letter after Secretary Noem failed to adequately answer the previous one […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

James Swafford
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August 7, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has introduced new legislation to upgrade technical colleges and help Georgians get job training. The Skilled Workforce Act incentivizes companies to invest directly in physical infrastructure and equipment for different educational institutions. The bill is designed to assist high schools, career academies, and technical colleges for local workforce development needs.  The […]
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Active Shooting at Ft. Stewart: The Situation as of Now and the Reaction so far

Active Shooting at Ft. Stewart: The Situation as of Now and the Reaction so far

James Swafford
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August 6, 2025
An active shooting occurred at Fort Stewart earlier today, where five soldiers were shot and moved to the Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. The shooter has been apprehended, and there is currently no active threat to the community.  The shooting took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, and the Fort […]
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Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

James Swafford
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August 6, 2025
Along with other members of the House, Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has targeted the growing disorder on America’s streets with the Make Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act. The bill codifies one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, prioritizing public safety and reversing soft-on-crime policies. The MOSSA Act has five key functions. First, it directs […]
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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

James Swafford
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August 5, 2025
The House Committee on Oversight has issued deposition subpoenas to several notable figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Merrick Garland, and Robert Mueller, for testimony on crimes perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein.  The motion to subpoena these people was approved in the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee with a bipartisan vote.  Additionally,  Chairman James Comer […]
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Georgia Senate Race Welcomes New Contender as Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Launches Campaign

Georgia Senate Race Welcomes New Contender as Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Launches Campaign

James Swafford
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August 4, 2025
The 2026 Georgia Senate race welcomes a new contender in former football coach from the University of Tennessee, Derek Dooley. Dooley launched his campaign with a new campaign launch video and a promise to put Georgia first. Dooley is the son of Vince Dooley, a legendary football coach for the University of Georgia who also […]
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Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

James Swafford
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August 4, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has issued multiple statements expressing her frustration with the direction and inaction of the Republican Party. Her concerns come from the continued support given to Ukraine and Israel, alongside the lack of initiative to pass much-needed appropriations bills. First, Rep. Greene warned Republicans about the unpopularity of supporting Ukraine and […]
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Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

James Swafford
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August 1, 2025
Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed in their budget request to Congress a 50% slash in funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and an $18 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The Senate Appropriations Committee flatly rejected this proposal with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Vote in Favor of Senate Joint Resolution 41; Disagree on Joint Resolution 34

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Vote in Favor of Senate Joint Resolution 41; Disagree on Joint Resolution 34

James Swafford
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July 31, 2025
The Senate recently held a vote where they rejected bringing two joint resolutions, concerning military exports to Israel, to the floor for a vote. Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) found common ground on Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 41, but voted differently on SJR 34.  For context, SJR 41 expresses congressional disapproval over […]
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President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

James Swafford
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump has recently signed a new bipartisan bill to help protect veterans facing foreclosure on their homes. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act will assist veterans who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments by extending their due date to the end of the loan term. Also known as House Resolution (HR) […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Labeled the Most Bipartisan Member of Congress in Recent Study

Senator Jon Ossoff Labeled the Most Bipartisan Member of Congress in Recent Study

James Swafford
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July 30, 2025
According to an ongoing study from the Polarization Research Lab, Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has been named the most bipartisan member of Congress since August 2022.  This ranking is based on the work that Sen. Ossoff has done to collaborate and find common ground with the Republican Party. According to the study, 27.2% of Ossoff’s […]
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