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FALL LISTENING SESSIONS:
Share your opinions
Dear Friends,
As your Representative in Congress, it is my goal to be as accessible to you as possible. My most important job is taking your concerns to Washington so our government can act on the issues important to Northwest Georgia.
To achieve this goal, I am hosting a series of Listening Sessions in the month of October. These events are an opportunity for us to discuss the important issues facing Georgia and our nation, from the War on Terror and immigration reform to the economy and gas prices. I am eager to hear your thoughts and opinions, and will answer any questions you might have regarding today’s pressing issues.
Below, I have listed the locations and dates of the Listening Sessions. I hope you’ll join me when I visit your community.
Sincerely,
Phil Gingrey, M.D.
District Listening Sessions
Cartersville
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 @ 3:30pm
Bartow-Cartersville Chamber
122 Main Street, Cartersville
Carroll County
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 @ 2:30 pm
Burson Center
500 Old Bremen Road, Carrollton
Paulding County
Friday, October 13, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
Paulding County Chamber
455 Jimmy Campbell Pkwy, Dallas
Marietta
Monday, October 16, 2006 @ 6:00 pm
Jennie T. Anderson Theater-Civic Center Complex
548 S. Marietta Pkwy, SE
Chattooga County
Tues., October 17, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
Summerville Civic Center
44 Highway 48, Summerville
Cedartown
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 @ 5:00 pm
Cedartown Civic Center
201 East Ave., Cedartown
Rome
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
Senior Center
406 Riverside Parkway, Rome
Rockmart
Monday, October 23, 2006 @ 5:00 pm
Coosa Valley Tech
466 Brock Road, Rockmart
Haralson County
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
West Central Tech-Waco
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.,Waco
Acworth
Thursday, October 26, 2006 @6:00 pm
Acworth City Hall
4415 Senator Russell Ave., Acworth
For more information, please contact Congressman Gingrey’s office:
Marietta (770) 429-1776
Rome (702) 290-1776
Carrollton (770) 836-8130
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Gingrey meets with cancer survivors and supporters from Rome, Carrollton, Cartersville and Columbus
In September, Phil had the honor of meeting with members of the Georgia Cancer Network who were in Washington to attend the American Cancer Society’s Celebration on the Hill. Phil proudly signed the group’s “Congressional Cancer Promise,” pledging his support to those battling cancer.
“Cancer has touched all of our lives,” said Phil. “As a physician, I know research funding is critical to developing new ways to detect, prevent and treat cancer. It was an honor to meet these survivors, and they did a great job advocating for all 11th District residents who are working to eradicate this disease.”
Georgia delegates included Linda Picklesimer of Carrollton, Ann Hook of Rome, Keri Perez of Cartersville and Trish Hussey of Columbus.
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Rep. Gingrey and Sen. Isakson nominate Georgia’s Angel in Adoption
Congressman Phil Gingrey and Senator Johnny Isakson this month nominated Georgia resident Faith Allen as a 2006 Angel in Adoption for her outstanding contributions to the welfare of children in the United States foster care system.
“Faith Allen is a shining example of the selfless love adoptive parents give their children,” said Gingrey. “Faith is more than just an adoptive mother; she is a pillar of support, providing unending encouragement to her daughter. That makes her a true Angel in Adoption.” |
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Check in with Phil’s Blog
Each week, Congressman Gingrey shares interesting articles, provides insight on current legislation, and discusses today’s hottest topics on his blog. Be sure to read all about it at: http://gingrey.house.gov/blog.
Gingrey votes to secure our border NOW
The House of Representatives passed several critical pieces of Border Security legislation this month, and Phil continued his role as a leading advocate of immigration reform. He voted to pass the Secure Fence Act to build 700 miles of border fence and provide electronic surveillance; the Community Protection Act to deter illegal immigrant gangs like the dangerous MS-13; the Immigration Law Enforcement Act to give our local law enforcement the ability and protection to enforce our immigration laws; and the Border Tunnel Prevention Act to increase penalties for building tunnels under our border.
“In August, I had an opportunity to visit some of the more porous areas on our southern border,” said Phil. “I came back with a firm resolve that with the right tools and manpower, securing our border can be a reality. There’s a reason illegal immigration and organized crime is continually shifting from one part of the border to the next. When our government concentrates on the problem in a certain area, smuggling becomes unprofitable and illegal immigration becomes too risky. Now, instead of just addressing these “hotspots” along the border, the House voted to secure the entire border and shut down the flow of illegal immigrants into our nation.”
Gingrey’s Green Chemistry Bill Passes the House
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1215, the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act. Phil, a Chemistry major at Georgia Tech, introduced this legislation to strengthen federal efforts to develop safer chemical processes and byproducts.
“Chemists can design chemicals to be safe, just as they can design them to have other properties, like texture and color,” said Phil. “The result is chemicals that are better for our environment and safer for our citizens. Simply put, we’d rather prevent pollution than clean it up.”
Gingrey votes to bring terrorists to justice and keep sensitive information out of our enemy’s hands
In September, Phil helped the House pass two critical bills to aid our War on Terror. To prevent future attacks and bring terrorists to justice, Phil proudly voted to create military commissions and allow our government to better monitor terrorist communication.
“We are in a war for the future of civilization,” said Phil. “These are common sense bills. The military commission legislation will bring terrorists to trial without handing over classified intelligence information to our enemies. The wire-tapping legislation allows our government to gather information when suspected terrorists are communicating. By passing these bills, we gave our government the tools it needs to protect our homeland and prevent another September 11th.”
Phil also advocated for the CIA to continue its terrorist intelligence gathering. He explained, “If tough, aggressive interrogation techniques that fall short of torture are necessary to extract the information we need to prevent future attacks, we should absolutely preserve those techniques. By fighting out of uniform, targeting civilians and beheading their prisoners, these terrorists have shown their disregard for the Geneva code and, moreover, for human life.”
Full funding secured for F-22 and C-130J programs at Lockheed plant in Marietta
This week, Phil voted to pass the Conference Report on H.R. 5631, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. This legislation, which funds our nation’s defense priorities, included important funding for the 11th District of Georgia. H.R. 5631 authorizes a multi-year procurement contract for 60 F-22 aircraft and funds nine C-130J and two KC-130J aircraft, all manufactured at the Lockheed Martin plant in Marietta. The bill also funds a 2.2 percent military pay raise, $1.9 billion for new explosive device countermeasures, and nearly $23 billion to update and refurbish Army and Marine Corps equipment.
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Gingrey votes to protect minors from circumvented abortion laws
As a parent, physician and Member of Congress, Phil was proud to vote for the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, legislation that makes it a federal crime to transport a minor across state lines to have an abortion with the intent of evading parental consent and notification laws.
“We live in a society where children cannot be given aspirin at school without their parents’ permission,” Phil said. “I cannot comprehend how anyone could believe that having an abortion deserves less parental involvement than taking a pill for a headache. With this bill, Congress stood up for the American family and voted to uphold our state laws.”
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GAO Report shows need for Gingrey legislation to suspend Visa Waiver Program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) this month released a report detailing security risks associated with shortcomings in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The VWP allows travelers from select countries to enter the U.S. without a visa, widely opening the door for terrorists to enter the U.S.
Phil pointed to the report as proof that the House should pass H.R. 5406, legislation he wrote to suspend the Visa Waiver Program until a screening system based on biometric technology is implemented.
“The GAO found that we do not have sufficient resources to monitor the ongoing risks posed by Visa Waiver countries,” said Phil. “Until we have the technical and human resources to secure our points of entry, we cannot allow unscreened visitors to enter the United States simply because their passports are from Canada or the U.K.”
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Gingrey praises economy, urges continuation of tax relief
September was another strong month for the U.S. economy. This follows the announcement that the economy created more than 128,000 jobs in August, which marked the 36th consecutive month of job growth.
“Republican pro-growth policies are paying dividends to the American people,” said Phil. “Leading economic indicators tell us policies that encourage productivity are working: consumer spending is up, we’re seeing strong wage growth, and real disposable incomes are rising. Our economy is growing at more than twice the rate of other industrialized nations like Japan, Germany, England and France. We absolutely must continue our successful polices and keep taxes low for the people of Georgia.” |
