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Friday, May 17, 2013  Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued a statement Friday morning regarding the recent national discussion surrounding the Internal Revenue Services’ examination of 501(c)(4) organizations.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Sanford Bishop made a stop at Albany State University Monday morning to speak about the importance of research.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released a statement regarding the explosions in Boston at the end of the Boston Marathon.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  In response to a letter sent by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, the Army has granted an extension of 30 days to the public comment period for their Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Army 2020 Force Structure Realignment.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Turner Job Corps Center, its students, staff and community partners are congratulating a student employee, Mustafa Reed, on his recent completion of his internship in Congressman Sanford Bishop's District Office.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. of Georgia's Second District joined Georgia 12th District Congressman John Barrow and other colleagues in urging the United States House of Representatives leadership to oppose the pay increase for Members of Congress.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  After community outcry, the United States Postal Service held a meeting in Albany to address questions and concerns about the closure of the downtown Albany Post Office.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Kids around the United States are eating healthier lunches thanks to a new nutrition plan.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Local and state delegates gathered outside the government center to urge people to register to vote.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Normally it's the students who get the pep talk from their teachers, but this time Albany Technical College is encouraging its educators.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Albany State University's Early Learning Center has earned national accreditation.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford Bishop will be attending the Plains Peanut Festival this weekend, along with former United States President, Jimmy Carter.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his longtime support and voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford Bishop released copies of his tax returns.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; Turner Job Corps held a commencement ceremony Friday afternoon sending hundreds of students into the world.