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Senator Rogers Testifies before Congressional Committee Regarding Jobs in Georgia

ATLANTA (Oct. 6, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has received a special invitation to testify before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support of the Committee on Ways and Means on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, D.C.  The Subcommittee hearing is to evaluate the response of “safety net” programs during the recession, to which Rogers will discuss the lack of results in Georgia.

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A Time for Neighbors to Help Neighbors

By Sen. Jim Butterworth and Rep. Michael Harden

ATLANTA (Sept. 29, 2009) – Last week’s tragic weather has been disastrous for many communities and families in Georgia. We offer our sincerest condolences to the citizens of Georgia that were impacted by the destruction left in the wake of powerful storm systems. We would also like to express our gratitude to the governor and his team for declaring a state of emergency in Stephens County. Continue reading “A Time for Neighbors to Help Neighbors”

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Majority Leader Rogers Joins Governor Jeb Bush in Addressing Excellence in Action Education Summit

ATLANTA (September 29, 2009) – Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) will be a featured legislator at the Excellence in Action summit held Oct. 8 and 9 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Rogers will be joining summit host Gov. Jeb Bush and many other reform-minded policymakers working to close the gap in the international race for knowledge. Continue reading “Majority Leader Rogers Joins Governor Jeb Bush in Addressing Excellence in Action Education Summit”