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News Articles: Sen. Isakson

In this Feb. 14, 2019 photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Gov. Brian Kemp has announced he is accepting applications from those looking to fill Isakson's seat when he steps down at the end of 2019.

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Political Rewind: Now Accepting Applications For US Senate Seat

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp takes an interesting approach to replacing Sen. Johnny Isakson by inviting all who are interested...

September 18, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Who Doesn't Want To Be A US Senator?

On this edition of Political Rewind, in the wake of Johnny Isakson’s surprise decision to retire, two U.S. Senate seats are now on the ballot in...

September 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
In this Feb. 14, 2019, photo, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., leads a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Politicial Rewind: How Isakson's Resignation Affects Georgia's 2020 Elections

As Johnny Isakson prepares to step down from the U.S. Senate after four decades in public office, a panel of political leaders from both sides of the...

August 30, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
U.S. Senator Johnny Iskason, who announced his intent to resign at the end of 2019, appearing on Political Rewind in February, 2018.

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Political Rewind: Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson To Resign; Two Senate Seats In Play In 2020

On this edition of Political Rewind, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson stuns Georgia’s political community by announcing his retirement, citing his health...

August 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., left, sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hill, Monday, April 16, 2018 in Washington.

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Georgia’s Isakson Plays Key Role In Fate Of Trump’s VA Secretary Nominee

On this edition of Political Rewind, President Trump sends mixed signals about his support for his embattled nominee to head the Veterans’...

April 25, 2018
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  • Bill Nigut

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Friday March 30, 2018

New CDC High Containment Lab Funded I-85 Bridge Collapse One Year Later Isakson Weighs In On Veterans Affairs Secretary

March 30, 2018
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  • Drew Dawson

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Isakson Reacts To Release of Controversial Memo In Interview With GPB

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia’s senior United State Senator Johnny Isakson joins us just hours after the White House authorized release...

February 02, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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