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Barrow to Host Annual Veterans Town Halls, Participate in Memorial Day Events
23 May 2013
WASHINGTON – On Monday, May 27, 2013, U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will host his annual Veterans Town Hall series in the 12th District. Each year, Congressman Barrow participates in these events to visit with veterans in the 12th District, and provide help on issues related to benefits they're entitled to after serving their country.
Continue ReadingBarrow Introduces Border Security Legislation
23 May 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today introduced legislation, Keeping the Promise of IRCA, H.R. 2124, to dramatically enhance border security and crack down on illegal immigration. Congressman Barrow was joined at a press conference to introduce the legislation by Chris Crane, President of the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Council.
Continue ReadingLocal Students Appointed to Military Academies
21 May 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today announced that six students in the 12th Congressional District were appointed to one of the country’s military academies after receiving a nomination from Congressman Barrow.
Continue ReadingBarrow, Bipartisan Caucus Express Privacy Concerns with Google Glass
20 May 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12), along with seven other members of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, sent a letter to Larry Page, Chief Executive Officer of Google, expressing their concerns with Google Glass. Recent news reports have highlighted the growing concern with the technology in Google Glass, with some private companies banning the use of the device.
Continue ReadingBarrow Speaks on House Floor Regarding IRS Scandal
17 May 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the recent scandals at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In his remarks, Congressman Barrow called for an immediate, swift investigation into the matter to ensure Congress can get on with the work of the American people, and that the appropriate personnel...
Continue ReadingBarrow Statement on Vote to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
16 May 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today released the following statement on his vote against a bill to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In 2010, Congressman Barrow voted against passage of the ACA, but has since called for legislation to repeal the most burdensome provisions within the bill, while preserving provisions such as a ban on insurance...
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