Press Releases
- 3/1/2010
Gainesville GA – Congressman Nathan Deal resigned Georgia’s 9th district Congressional seat today in order to “devote (his) full energies to the campaign for governor.”
The departure obstructs the investigation into the auto salvage business that Deal has owned in Hall County.
- 2/16/2010
After opposing bill, Linder asked for stimulus funds to utilize employment opportunities created by Act
Duluth GA – Marking the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Democratic Party of Georgia calls attention to the hypocrisy of Rep. John Linder who voted against the act, but asks for stimulus funds to create job opportunities in his district.
- 2/16/2010
After opposing bill, Gingrey presents an oversized check from “Uncle Sam” to constituents totaling $625K
Marietta GA – Marking the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Democratic Party of Georgia calls attention to the hypocrisy of Rep. Phil Gingrey who voted against the act, but has taken credit publicly for the stimulus projects.
- 2/16/2010
One year after Recovery Act was signed, Kingston tries to claim credit for its successes even though he voted against it
Savannah GA – Marking the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Democratic Party of Georgia calls attention to the hypocrisy of Rep. Jack Kingston who voted against the act, but has taken credit for the investments it has created in Georgia.
- 2/1/2010
Atlanta GA – As his final act as interim speaker of the Georgia House, Representative Mark Burkhalter (R-Johns Creek) appointed a board member to the State Ethics Commission that was previously found in violation of ethics charges by the same board.
In 2004, the State Ethics Commission ruled against Robert Proctor, an Atlanta attorney, and ordered Proctor to pay a $1,000 fine, register as a lobbyist and file financial disclosure forms for 2003 and 2004. Proctor admits to doing none of these things, yet was appointed by his longtime friend Burkhalter to the Commission board last month.
- 1/19/2010
Atlanta, GA – Governor Perdue’s latest budget proposal creates a new tax that will harm hospitals and patients across the state. Despite Georgia’s record unemployment and spiraling healthcare costs, the governor expects to raise revenue from some of the state’s most vulnerable citizens- the critically ill.
1/18/2010Atlanta, GA – Governor Sonny Perdue’s proposed 2011 budget reduces many programs designed to protect the state’s most vulnerable citizens. On the federal holiday remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifetime of achievement, it is appropriate to note that Georgia’s persistent unemployment problems are likely to become worse under the governor’s proposal.
1/14/2010Atlanta, GA – Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond delivered the Democratic response to Governor Perdue’s “State of the State” address at the Capitol building today. In the ten-minute speech, Thurmond called for bipartisan action address the state's unemployment crisis.1/7/2010ATLANTA – Questionable contributions and gifts from lobbyists, received by Handel as recently as last year, were brought to light this afternoon by the Democratic Party of Georgia. As Chair of the Fulton County Commission, Handel received thousands in campaign cash from corporations with business before the Commission.
1/29/2010“Today’s news that the GDP has grown at its fastest rate since 2003 is a welcome sign that our economy is turning a corner. President Obama has worked tirelessly to implement smart policies like the Recovery Act that will help our economy grow and end the decline we experienced due to failed Republican policies.
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