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  • DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS GRANT TO GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
    Aug 16, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Georgia Ports Authority a grant under their Port Security Grant Program Award Allocation. The grant is for $1.558 million in security funds for Savannah. ... More
  • DEFENSE BILL BENEFICIAL TO KINGS BAY
    Aug 7, 2007  -   New high-tech communications and improved tracking of supplies may soon be available to the Navy with programs included in the Defense Authorization bill by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/Ga.-1). The House Appropriations Committee approved $3.5 million for the programs. The bill passed the Hou... More
  • Congressman Kingston Steers Funding For Camden County Through Appropriations Committee
    Aug 7, 2007  -   - Unmanned aerial vehicles small enough to be launched by hand, may soon be soaring over the skies of Camden County due to a program included in the Defense Authorization bill by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/Ga.-1). The House Appropriations Committee approved $3 million for the program which... More
  • Defense Bill Beneficial To Warner Robins
    Aug 6, 2007  -   Warner Robins could soon be home to new Air Force upgrades with programs included in the Defense Appropriations bill by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/Ga.-1) Accelerated maintenance processes, C-130 database upgrades, advanced coatings and replacement of electronic components may soon be deve... More
  • Defense Bill Includes Funding For Townsend Bombing Range
    Aug 6, 2007  -   Programs designed to make the Townsend Bombing Range one of the most high-tech training facilities in the country have been included in the Defense Appropriations bill by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/Ga.-1). New simulators and threat systems for Savannah’s Combat Readiness Training Center an... More
  • KINGSTON CONTINUES TO PUSH IMMIGRATION REFORM WITH LETTER TO WHITE HOUSE
    Aug 2, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/1) continued to push for immigration reform. After discussing the issue with senior White House staffer Karl Rove, a letter from Congressman Kingston and other Members was sent to the White House. The letter urged the President to issue an... More
  • DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS SPLIT OVER GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE
    Aug 2, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. –Last night, Congressman Jack Kingston voted against the Democrats’ attempt to move towards socialized medicine and issued the following statement: “This is a classic case of those who believe in government expansion and government solutions continuing to put more burde... More
  • Congressman Kingston Steers Funding For Bacon County Project Through Appropriations Committee
    Jul 16, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Funding to save a Bacon County landmark and provide space for Senior citizens has been secured by Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1). The House Appropriations Committee this week agreed to include $100,000 for the Bacon County Community Facility in the Transportati... More
  • Congressman Kingston Steers Funding For Berrien County Project Through Appropriations Committee
    Jul 16, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Berrien County may have room for more industry soon as Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) this week secured $150,000 for the North Berrien Industrial Park. The project was in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill appro... More
  • Congressman Kingston Steers Funding for Valdosta through Appropriations Committee
    Jul 16, 2007  -   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) has secured funding for two Lowndes County projects – one to help the hungry in South Georgia and another for development of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The House Appropriations Committee approved $250,000 for the projects in the Trans... More