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Representative John Barrow's Public Statements

John Barrow
Full Name: John Barrow
Office: U.S. House (GA) - District 12, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Victoria; 2 Children: James, Ruth
Birth Place: Athens, GA
Home City: Savannah, GA
Religion: Baptist

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Date Title Location
June 7, 2006 Barrow Votes to Increase Fines on Broadcasters Who Air "Obscene, Indecent, or Profane" Content Washington, DC
May 17, 2006 Statement from Congressman John Barrow on the State Court's Decision to Strike Down Georgia's Same Sex Marriage Law Washington, DC
May 15, 2006 Rep. John Barrow Responds to President Bush's Speech on Immigration Reform Washington, DC
May 11, 2006 House Rejects Most TRICARE Fee Hikes; Blocks Attempts to Stop Increases in Prescription Drug Co-Pays for Veterans Washington, DC
May 3, 2006 Barrow Votes for Ethics & Lobbying Reform Package; Believes Tougher Measures are Still Needed Washington, DC
April 28, 2006 Rep. John Barrow Responds to White House's Approval of Doncasters Sale Washington, DC
April 26, 2006 Congressmen Barrow & Marshall Announce $973,350 Grant for Tri-County Health System, Inc., Facilities in Warrenton, Sparta, Gibson, and Crawfordville Washington, DC
April 24, 2006 Congressman Barrow: "America can do better than nickel and dime our retired veterans" Augusta, GA
April 13, 2006 Security Must be Priority in Approving Foreign Investments Unknown
April 7, 2006 Letter to European Commision Commissioner for External Relations Ms. Benita Ferrero-Waldner Unknown
March 28, 2006 Blue Dog Coalition Washington, DC
March 27, 2006 President of Doncasters U.S. Division to Lead Congressman John Barrow on a Tour of Doncasters Effingham Facility Savannah, GA
March 21, 2006 Rep. Barrow Requests a Tour of Doncasters Effingham Facility as the Dubai Government Delays the Proposed $1.2 Billion Deal Savannah, GA
March 16, 2006 Barrow: "Don't Cut Immigration Enforcement Funds for State and Local Police" Washington, DC
March 15, 2006 CNN Lou Dobbs Tonight - Transcript Unknown
March 13, 2006 115 House Members Sign Norwood Letter Seeking Airline Pension Help Washington, DC
March 9, 2006 Barrow Introduces New Legislation Calling for Greater Congressional Oversight of All CFIUS Investigations Washington, DC
March 6, 2006 Rep. Tierney Calls for CSBG Program Funding Peabody, MA
March 3, 2006 Congressman John Barrow Calls for Release of Records on All Foreign Investment Security Investigations Since September 11th, 2001 Washington, DC
March 2, 2006 Hastings Leads Democratic Charges that Dubai Deal Reinforces Arab Boycott Against Israel Washington, DC
March 2, 2006 Democrats Raise Concern About UAE Boycott of Israel, Relationship with Hamas Washington, DC
March 2, 2006 Rep. Barrow Challenges Dubai International's Pending Purchase of a Military Engine Parts Plant in Rincon, Georgia Washington, DC
Feb. 20, 2006 Barrow: "The Current Minimum Wage is Shortchanging Too Many Working Families" Augusta, GA
Feb. 15, 2006 Barrow Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts in Local Crime Enforcement Initiatives; COPS Program Washington, DC
Feb. 15, 2006 Georgia Congressman John Barrow Joins House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Washington, DC
Feb. 14, 2006 Blue Dogs for Change Washington, DC
Feb. 1, 2006 Barrow Votes Against Raid on Student Aid; Opposes Cuts for Rural Communities and Family Farmers Washington, DC
Jan. 31, 2006 Georgia Congressman John Barrow Responds to the State of the Union Washington, DC
Jan. 31, 2006 Statement from Congressman John Barrow on the Passing of Coretta Scott King Washington, DC
Dec. 16, 2005 Rep. Barrow Urges Congress to Extend Enrollment Period for New Medicare Drug Plan Washington, DC
Dec. 9, 2005 Harman Urges Adoption of Anti-Torture Provision Washington, DC
Dec. 7, 2005 Rep. Barrow's Natural Gas Reform Proposals Win Passage in House Agriculture Committee Washington, DC
Dec. 1, 2005 UGA Awarded $1,472, 000 Grant from the National Institutes of Health Washington, DC
Nov. 18, 2005 Augusta Regional Airport to Receive $2,500,000 in Funding for New Passenger Terminal Construction Washington, DC
Nov. 18, 2005 UGA to Receive $276,091 Grant from NASA Washington, DC
Nov. 16, 2005 Rep. Barrow Joins Rep. Kingston to Introduce New Energy Independence and Conservation Legislation Washington, DC
Nov. 3, 2005 Barrow Defends Private Property Rights; Votes to Restrict Use of Eminent Domain Washington, DC
Oct. 28, 2005 Rep. Barrow to Congress: "Don't Cut the Farm Bill" Washington, DC
Oct. 27, 2005 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 Washington, DC
Oct. 26, 2005 Barrow Opposes $15 Billion Raid on Student Aid Washington, DC
Oct. 25, 2005 Congressman Barrow Continues Fighting for Lower Natural Gas, Fertilizer Prices Washington, DC
Oct. 19, 2005 Barrow Applauds USDA Decision to Suspend FSA Office Closure Plan Washington, DC
Oct. 17, 2005 Honoring Coast Guard Air Station Savannah for Its Response to Hurricane Katrina Washington, DC
Oct. 11, 2005 Barrow: "This bill is a matter of fairness for disabled veterans" GA
Oct. 7, 2005 Further Message from the Senate Washington, DC
Oct. 7, 2005 House Votes on Barrow's Proposal for Tough New Standards to Crack Down on Gas Price Gouging Washington, DC
Sept. 30, 2005 Barrow Announces Abstinence Education Grant Augusta, GA
Sept. 8, 2005 Barrow Urges Additional Financial Aid Relief for College Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina Washington DC
Sept. 1, 2005 Rep. John Barrow Calls for Federal Investigation into Gas Price Inflation Washington DC
Aug. 31, 2005 Statement from Rep. John Barrow on Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Georgia Washington DC

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