Congressman encourages residents join neighborhood service projects across the region to spur community improvement, renovation, and revitalization

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) helped paint the Union Mission’s Parent and Child Building in Savannah today, following President Obama’s call to national service. Earlier this summer, the White House launched a national service initiative called "United We Serve" to help meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own "do-it-yourself" projects. Congressman Barrow will also participate in a service activity in the Augusta area.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) voted today to support our troops by providing them with the weapons and equipment they need and keeping the promises made to them and their families. The Defense Appropriations Act makes critical investments in the health, well-being, and readiness of our armed forces.

Funds will go to hire law enforcement officers in Metter, Statesboro, Tennille, and Vidalia

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that $950,243 in grants will be awarded to four communities in Georgia’s 12th District to fund the hiring and rehiring of local law enforcement officers under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Congressman Barrow voted for the recovery Act, and President Obama signed it into law, in February of this year.

This Saturday, August 1, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting "Congress on the Corner" in Sandersville, Sparta, and Milledgeville.  "Congress on the Corner" is an opportunity for citizens to meet one-on-one with Congressman Barrow and to talk about what’s going on in Washington. 

Statutory PAYGO Bill Passes the House of Representatives

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) voted today to restore fiscal discipline by putting the "pay-as-you-go" rule, also know as PAYGO, into law. Statutory PAYGO formally establishes the principle that our country should pay for what it buys. PAYGO is an essential tool for arresting America’s steep fiscal decline.

On February 13, the House and the Senate passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th.  The bill is estimated to create or save 3.5 million jobs throughout the country, including 106,000 jobs in Georgia and 7,700 jobs in the 12th District.

Congressman Barrow has put together a guidebook detailing potential funding opportunities for local officials, community leaders, non-profit organizations, first responders, school districts, small businesses, and individuals from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 12th District. 

In addition, on June 9, 2009, Congressman Barrow released a guidebook update, which shows where stimulus dollars have gone in Georgia’s 12th District so far, and lets folks know what money and programs they can still receive funding for.

Click here to read Congressman Barrow’s Recovery Act Guidebook Update

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