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Deal speaks in opposition to health care bill
WASHINGTON – In response to Speaker Pelosi’s 1,990 page health care bill, U. S. Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Ga., joined his Republican colleagues, along with many Americans who traveled long distances to have their voices heard in the health care debate, Thursday in a "House Call" press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Republicans delivered the message that the American people have repeated over and over again: they remain opposed to a government takeover of health care.
“I was proud to join my Republican colleagues today in representing the voices of the American public,” said Deal. “It is evident that Speaker Pelosi and her Democratic colleagues have spared no expense in advancing a liberal agenda for health care reform which will undoubtedly lead to more lost jobs, higher taxes, fewer choices and the elimination of the freedoms and liberties which are essential for patients and their providers.”
Deal is the senior Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The House expects a vote on the health care bill Saturday afternoon.
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Senate green lights ban on texting while driving
The Senate proposal to ban texting while driving has received unanimous support.
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Fulton County schools cutting jobs
The Fulton County school board has voted to eliminate nearly 1,000 jobs, more than half of them teaching positions.
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Hospital offering discount on overdue bills
Charlton Memorial Hospital is offering patients with overdue bills a chance to pay them off at a discount.
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UGA president: administration pay cuts possible
University of Georgia President Michael Adams says budget cuts next year could include pay reductions for top administrators, including himself.
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Perdue launches National Agriculture Awareness Week
Awards given for environmental stewardship and Flavor of Georgia Contest.
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Construction begins on road project in Catoosa
Construction work will begin on Monday on the second road project in Catoosa County funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Ga. chief judge says budget cuts threaten courts
Georgia’s top judge warned state lawmakers Tuesday that deep cuts to the state budget are making it “increasingly difficult” for the courts to do their constitutionally mandated duties.
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Budget task force focuses on long-term solutions
Business leaders are offering dozens of suggestions on how to streamline Georgia state government but most won’t help this year’s budget crisis and some would be political nonstarters, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle said Tuesday.
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Roethlisberger yet to be interviewed by Ga. police
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has yet to meet with authorities in Georgia who are investigating a sexual assault allegation made by a 20-year-old college student.
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Columbus, Ga. tp help pay for crime lab
Columbus has agreed to pay up to $66,500 to keep the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab in the city open through June.
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Senate green lights ban on texting while driving
