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On January 28, 2009, Congressman Barrow joined a majority in the House of Representatives in supporting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The bill was signed into law by the President on February 17, 2009. Here, you can see how stimulus dollars are being spent at home in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District.

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On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of Congress.  Each Member of Congress is allowed one guest every time the President addresses a joint session of Congress, and Congressman Barrow was honored to welcome his state senator, Sen. Lester Jackson of Savannah.    

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On Thursday, August 20, Congressman Barrow greeted folks at a Job Fair he hosted at the Henry Brigham Center in south Augusta.  Hundreds of folks from across the CSRA showed up for the fair, which included representatives from the Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Power / Southern Company, Plant Vogtle, Paine College, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, among others.

On September 5, 2009, Congressman Barrow hosted Congress on the Corner in Warrenton at the Courthouse.  He also hosted Congress on the Corner in the nearby towns of Crawfordville and Gibson.  Folks from across the 12th District came out, many to discuss their concerns with health care reform legislation.  Congressman Barrow hosts "Congress on the Corner" in every county in Georgia’s 12th District.  Click the "Congress on the Corner" button on the lower right side of the page for more details.  

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This fall, federal, state, and local governments are gearing up for the likely re-emergence of the H1N1 Flu.  The H1N1 flu first appeared in the U.S. last April, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting higher than normal levels of flu outbreaks in many parts of the country.  As the school year starts, do you know what steps you need to take to make sure you and your children are healthy and safe?

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Barrow to Host Military Academy Day in Savannah on Saturday, September 19 September 9, 2009

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will host a statewide Military Academy Day event at the Benedictine Military School in Savannah.

 

Congressman Barrow will be joined by representatives, cadets, and midshipmen from all five military academies to explain more about their admissions requirements and expectations.  They will be available to answer questions from parents and students. 

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Barrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Crawfordville, Warrenton, and Gibson September 1, 2009

 

This Saturday, September 5, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting "Congress on the Corner" in Crawfordville, Warrenton, and Gibson.  "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. 

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Barrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Wrightsville, Louisville, and Waynesboro August 21, 2009

 

This Saturday, August 29, Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting "Congress on the Corner" in Wrightsville, Louisville, and Waynesboro.  "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
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Barrow to Host Job Fair in Augusta August 6, 2009

Unemployment has reached historic highs, and the Augusta area is getting hit especially hard. Congressman Barrow wants to do what he can to help folks locate work. That’s why he’s bringing together local businesses and employers to host a job fair in Augusta on Thursday, August 20, 2009. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Henry H. Brigham Community Center, located at 2463 Golden Camp Road in Augusta. This event is free and open to the public.

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Barrow Kicks Off Service Day in Savannah August 3, 2009

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.

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THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY UPDATE June 9, 2009

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. 

Click here to read Congressman Barrow’s Recovery Act Guidebook

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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Congressman Barrow’s Health Care Survey

Health care’s on the mind of a lot of folks right now, and I want to hear what you think about it.

 

Click here to complete Congressman Barrow’s Health Care Survey

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