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Senator Grant Honored for Commitment to Mental Health Improvements

MILLEDGEVILLE (June 8, 2009) – State Sen. Johnny Grant (R- Milledgeville) has been recognized by several prominent state publications and organizations for his tireless work to improve mental health care in Georgia. Grant was a key legislator involved with the passage of legislation ordering the restructuring of the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) this past session which he sees as a vital tool to grow the quality of life for mental health patients all over the state.

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The Continuing Crisis (of Common Sense): Dining out on the taxpayers’ dime

Sen. Chip Pearson
Sen. Chip Pearson

By Sen. Chip Pearson
ATLANTA (June 5, 2009) – Just a day before President Obama promised another $30 billion of taxpayer money to bail out General Motors, he and the First Lady jetted to New York City for a night out on the town. They enjoyed a lavish dinner and choice seats to a Broadway show – all on the taxpayers’ dime.

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Sen. Orrock Joins U.S. Rep. John Conyers in Support of Universal Health Care Legislation

ATLANTA (May 29, 2009) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) this week joined U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) in a series of events around Atlanta to encourage support for Sen. Conyers’ universal health care bill (House Resolution 676). Dubbed “health care for all” legislation, the bill would create a publicly financed, privately delivered health care system that improves and expands the already existing Medicare program to all U.S. residents. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock Joins U.S. Rep. John Conyers in Support of Universal Health Care Legislation”