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Congressman Barrow meets with constituents at his Dental Health Fair in Savannah

Congressman Barrow meets with Goodwill Industries employees in Savannah

01 Congressman Barrow reads to children at Claxton's Head Start
02 Congressman Barrow receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
03 Congressman Barrow meets with constituents at his Dental Health Fair in Savannah
04 Congressman Barrow meets with Goodwill Industries employees in Savannah,
05 Congressman Barrow visits Colonial Chemical in Savannah

Washington, D.C. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today again called on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Erik Shinseki to approve the construction of a Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic in the Statesboro area. He previously sent a letter to Secretary Shinseki last month and has been in communication with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding this matter for the last few years. A copy of that letter is attached to this release, and reads in part:

Barrow Testifies In Front of House Armed Services Committee in Support of Veterans Recovery Coordinator Legislation

Washington, D.C. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) testified today in front of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee in support of H.R. 4041, his bill to train more Federal Recovery Coordinators as recommended by the Dole/Shalala Commission.

Congressman Barrow delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives last night in support of the people of Sudan:

"I rise today in support of the people of Sudan, and to pledge my continued commitment to achieving lasting peace and security for the Sudanese people.

BARROW VOTES TO CREATE JOBS IN ENERGY INDUSTRY, LOWER ENERGY BILLS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Washington, D.C. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) voted for legislation last week that will spur job creation in the American clean energy industry and strengthen rural economies that have been hit hardest by the economic downturn. The Rural Energy Savings Act, or "Rural Star," will provide loans to American families and farmers to improve their energy efficiency and lower their utility bills. It will create American manufacturing and installation jobs in the process.

Washington, D.C. The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) that will support the Veterans Curation Project, part of which is located in the 12th District of Georgia in Augusta. Barrow's bill, H.R. 5282, had the support of the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project and passed by voice vote.

I'm committed to passing health care reform that lowers costs and improves quality for all Americans. We have to do that in a way that avoids putting too much of the cost of covering the uninsured on the backs of people who are already paying for their own insurance.

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will be hosting a Dental Health Fair at Augusta Mall by the Macy's court, located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road in ...