[ In Government ]
House Passes $700B Bailout Bill

The stock markets peaked in the moments before the House signed off on the financial rescue plan, falling sharply after it became clear the bill would pass...
Oct 3, 2008

GREEN Courier Delivers During Atlanta Gas Crises

One Atlanta courier company dependent on fuel actually fared well during the gas crises.  With hybrid cars and GPS tracking, Atlanta businesses that needed help got their packages delivered on-time...
Oct 2, 2008

[ In Government ]
Oxendine to Governor Perdue: Implement the Georgia Energy Emergency Plan

"I call upon the Governor and our Georgia Congressional Delegation to invite President Bush, Speaker Pelosi, Senate Leader Reed, the Secretary of Energy and the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency to Atlanta for a Town Hall meeting with Georgians"...
Oct 1, 2008

[ In Government ]
Statement From McCain Advisor on SEC's Plan to Relax Mark-to-Market

"John McCain is pleased to see that the SEC has finally decided to permit alternative accounting methods to mark-to-market accounting for securities where no active market exists. There is serious concern that these accounting rules are worsening the credit crunch"...
Sep 30, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Releases Tuesday Fuel Update

The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that it will make an exception allowing out-of-state haulers that do not hold a current Georgia motor fuel license to bring supplies into Georgia. These suppliers will have to apply for a Georgia motor fuel license within 72 hours...
Sep 30, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Releases Monday Fuel Update

On September 27, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is delivering 500,000 barrels of emergency exchange oil to Marathon’s Midwest refineries via the Capline. The Governor has sent a letter to President Bush asking for release of crude from reserve...
Sep 29, 2008

[ In Government ]
Oxendine Calls on Government Agencies to Expand Teleworking

Today, Oxendine implemented enhanced teleworking procedures for his department employees allowing any employee whose job responsibilities do not require them to be physically present at the state office building to telework for the remainder of the week...
Sep 29, 2008

SEC Sports Report Chooses Dawgs in Saturday Picks

SEC Sports Report makes their picks known for the SEC games played on Saturday.  The big SEC Game of the Week features #3 Georgia vs #8 Alabama..
Sep 26, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Releases Friday Fuel Update

Governor Perdue today extended a previous Executive Order which allows larger shipments of fuel into the state of Georgia...
Sep 26, 2008

[ In Government ]
McCain Comments on Clinton Global Initiative

"As of this morning I suspended my political campaign. With so much on the line, for America and the world, the debate that matters most right now is taking place in the United States Capitol -- and I intend to join it. Senator Obama is doing the same. America should be proud of the bipartisanship we are seeing."...
Sep 25, 2008

[ In World ]
Governor Perdue to Lead Economic Development Mission to Europe

Governor Perdue will focus on economic development and transportation issues during the trade mission. The trip’s itinerary covers stops in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and Milan, where the Georgia delegation will meet with companies and government officials...
Sep 24, 2008

[ In Government ]
Independence Party of New York Officially Endorses John McCain

The Independence Party of New York has more than 360,000 members statewide and is often cited as the bridge to the state's 2.5 million independent voters...
Sep 22, 2008

[ In Government ]
John Oxendine calls on Georgians to Support T. Boone Pickens - The Pickens Plan

"America must start to fuel our cars and trucks with renewable energy. America's natural gas is cheaper, cleaner, abundant, and domestic. We have more than five times as much natural gas as we do oil. By shifting natural gas away from generating electricity, and putting it to use as a transportation fuel, we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil by more than one-third."...
Sep 22, 2008

[ In Government ]
Georgia DOT Continues to Make Mowing a Safety Priority

By law, Georgia DOT is responsible for maintaining federal and state highways, including mowing and litter retrieval. Georgia DOT has an established Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program, utilizing standard mowing procedures throughout the State...
Sep 16, 2008

[ In Government ]
McCain Makes Statement About Financial Markets

"We are carefully monitoring the financial markets, including the duress at Lehman Brothers that is the latest reminder of ineffective regulation and management. Efforts must also be focused on ensuring that the deposits of hardworking Americans are protected."...
Sep 15, 2008