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Sen. Raphael Warnock joined U.S. Senate Democratic colleges on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to display families and individuals that have benefited from IVF treatment. Courtesy of Sen. Raphael Warnock

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Taxpayer dollars at work: Helping farmers post-Debby; building grocery stores; IVF legislation

For the week ending Sept. 20, the senators focused on urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support Georgia farmers after Tropical Storm Debby, building more grocery stores in underserved areas in the state, pushing Republican lawmakers to pass IVF legislation, and addressing how gun violence affects Black youth.

September 23, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a proposal to keep the government running until Dec. 20.

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  • Politics

Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20

The measure does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the election security proposal backed by former President Donald Trump.

September 22, 2024
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  • Claudia Grisales
Surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents, the Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, dances his way offstage.

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  • National Security

2 close calls have the Secret Service facing criticism and an uncertain future

The Secret Service is again facing criticism following a second apparent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life.

September 19, 2024
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By:
  • Alana Wise
Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock gave remarks on the Senate Floor on Monday, September 9, 2024, to honor the four victims of the September 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Screenshot

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Honoring Apalachee victims; lung cancer fight; airport and water upgrades

For the week ending Sept. 13, the senators worked on calling for conversation in Congress about gun violence, providing infrastructure upgrades to Georgia airports and rural areas in need of better water quality, and encouraging research on lung cancer prevention.

September 16, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
A splitscreen image of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Building more EV chargers, preventing veteran homelessness, protecting motorcyclists

For the week ending Aug. 30, the senators worked on securing funding to build more EV chargers in Georgia, deliver funding to help nonprofit organizations secure housing for veterans, prevent homelessness, and protect Georgia motorcyclists on the road.

August 30, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
U.S. Senator of Georgia Raphael Warnock delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on night 1 of the event on August 19, 2024. (Screenshot)

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Democratic National Convention, building housing, IRS on mail delays

For the week ending Aug. 23, Warnock represented Georgia at the Democratic National Convention. Ossoff focused on helping those facing IRS penalties due to USPS mail delays, helping advance sustainable aviation fuel development, and delivering federal grants to build more housing.

August 23, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
George Santos leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives in Washington on Dec. 1, 2023.

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  • National

Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.

August 17, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
A TikTok sign is displayed on the company's building in Culver City, Calif., in March 2024.

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  • Business

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk.

August 16, 2024
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
Sen. Jon Ossoff joined other Georgia human rights advocates Aug. 6, 2024, to speak about a new law requiring federal prisons to face regular independent investigations. Amanda Andrew/GPB News

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Hurricane Debby; Ossoff on specialty crops, Warnock on military education

For the week ending Aug. 9, the senators joined bipartisan congressional delegations to urge President Biden to approve Gov. Kemp’s emergency delegation request ahead of Hurricane Debby, support specialty crop farmers, expand the number of pathways for service members to military schools, and help Georgians become homeowners.

August 09, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
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  • Politics

Nancy Pelosi talks to NPR about wielding power — and her role as Biden stepped aside

Nancy Pelosi opens up about wielding power — and what she was doing in the days leading up to President Joe Biden announcing he was abandoning his race for a second term

August 06, 2024
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  • Mary Louise Kelly,
  • Courtney Dorning,
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Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were in attendance at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Sarah Kallis/GPB News

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Harris bid, Ossoff on prison pregnancies, Warnock on affordable housing

For the week ending Aug. 2, the senators focused on investigating the abuse pregnant women face in prisons, helping improve military housing conditions, aiding youth substance abuse programs, and tackling the national housing crisis.

August 02, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
Sen. Warnock visited Savannah Tech on July 25, 2024, to meet with the new generation of aviation workers. (Senator Reverend Warnock/Twitter)

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  • Politics

Taxpayer dollars at work: Ossoff holds abortion hearing, Warnock visits Savannah aviation industry

For the week ending July 26, Warnock visited his hometown of Savannah, Ga., and toured Gulfstream headquarters and Savannah Tech to meet students training in aviation, while Ossoff heard testimonies from doctors and nurses on the health impacts of the six-week abortion ban and introduced legislation to help service members access VA benefits.

July 26, 2024
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By:
  • Ambria Burton
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray, seen here in December 2023, on Wednesday gave lawmakers an update on the investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

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  • Politics

FBI director says gunman at Trump rally searched for info on JFK assassination

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump searched online about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the FBI director said.

July 24, 2024
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By:
  • Ryan Lucas
People hold pictures of Israeli hostages during a vigil on the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Families of hostages are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree to a ceasefire deal that would bring the hostages home.

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  • Politics

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech

Families of hostages still being held in Gaza are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will announce a cease-fire deal that would bring the hostages home during his address to Congress Wednesday.

July 24, 2024
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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for the victims of the 1948 Altalena affair, at Nachalat Yitzhak cemetery in Tel Aviv on June 18.

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  • Middle East

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu can expect a mixed reception as he addresses Congress

The Israeli leader speaks Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.

July 24, 2024
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  • Greg Myre and
  • Barbara Sprunt
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