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Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; Representatives from the office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. presented students from the region with awards for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition on Thursday.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  2nd District Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. spoke to Lee County Middle students Monday morning regarding the importance of education and economics.

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.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The of Albany's local leaders of the United States have issued their responses to President Obama's State of the Union Speech held Tuesday night.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. is endorsing a program that set up to give veterans and beginning farmers a shot at starting a business

Monday, January 14, 2013  2nd District Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. issued his thoughts on the passing of long-time Randolph County Sheriff Gary Yochum Sr.

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.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Members of Georgia's congressional delegations gave their thoughts Monday on the passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Updated with video; The first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps are being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. It's the highest civilian award in the United States.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A bill has passed the US House honoring the Montford Point Marines.