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News Articles: sonny perdue

The Supreme Court in Washington on the day after the election, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: SCOTUS Weighs Affordable Care Act; Georgia GOP Squabbles Over Election

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that challenges if the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. Georgia, among several other states, joined the federal government in challenging the legality of Obamacare as health care for hundreds of thousands of Georgians — and millions of Americans — could be at stake today.

November 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Businesswoman Kelly Loeffler smiles while being introduced by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as his pick to fill Georgia's vacant U.S. Senate seat at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democrats Look To Use Loeffler's Business Interests Against Her

Today on Political Rewind, Kelly Loeffler’s success in business is an asset Gov. Brian Kemp trumpeted when he named her as Sen. Johnny Isakson’s...

December 11, 2019
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By:
  • 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

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Federal Funding For Partial Medicaid Expansion Now In Question

On this edition of Political Rewind, warning signs emerge that Gov. Brian Kemp’s plans for a partial expansion of Medicaid in Georgia may not win full...

July 31, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy objected to speeding the measure through a nearly empty chamber and complained that it does not contain any of President Donald Trump's $4.5 billion request for border wall funding.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Relief For Farmers Stalled By GOP Congressman

On this edition of Political Rewind, after months of delay, the U.S Senate approved a disaster relief package that would send relief money to Georgia...

May 24, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Capitol Hill.

Sonny Perdue Exchanges Quips With 'The Onion'

Most politicians hope to avoid satirical publications and media attention that is meant to poke fun at them, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has...

February 04, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Election after election, politicans, pundits and regular people ask if Georgia is turning blue.

Can Democrats Turn Georgia Blue In 2018?

Is Georgia turning blue? That question came up in 2014 when Jason Carter ran for governor , in 2016 when Hillary Clinton ran for president and in 2017...

October 24, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Leighton Rowell
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new program to help farmers in the wake of a potential trade war with China.

New Federal Program Set To Help Farmers In Wake Of Tariffs From China

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new program to help farmers in the wake of a potential trade war with China.

September 05, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Harold Melton is sworn in as Georgia's new Chief Justice.

Harold Melton Sworn In As New Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice

Georgia's new supreme court chief justice was sworn in Tuesday at the state capitol.

September 05, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Brian Kemp speaks during a campaign event outlining policy intiatives for veterans in Georgia.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Finding Middle Ground On Polarizing Issues

On this edition of Political Rewind, with just over two months until voters decide this year’s election campaigns on both sides of the aisle are busy.

August 29, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

Political Rewind: Isakson Remembers McCain on Senate Floor

On this edition of Political Rewind, in a powerful rebuke on the Senate floor, Georgia’s Johnny Isakson takes aim at anyone who might treat the memory...

August 28, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
In this April 2, 2015, file photo, John Stokes, center, culls Apalachicola oysters while his two sons Ryan, left, and Wesley Stokes tong oysters from the bottom of Apalachicola Bay.

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  • Politics

Supreme Court Extends Longtime Georgia-Florida Water Battle

From GPB News, this is Political Rewind. Today, a long-awaited decision from the United States Supreme Court in Florida’s fight with Georgia over water...

June 27, 2018
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By:
  • Tom Faust
FILE - This Oct. 3, 2013 file photo shows a custom-made semi-automatic hunting rifle with a high-capacity detachable magazine is displayed at a gun store in Rocklin, Calif.

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  • Politics

Like It Or Not, GOP Governor’s Race Is All About Guns

On this edition of Political Rewind, Brian Kemp doubles down on his muscular advocacy for gun rights and it just may be propelling him forward in the...

May 11, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Casey Casey, left. Brian Kemp, right.

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  • Politics

Kemp Challenges Cagle For NRA Support

Today on "Political Rewind," we discuss Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue's promise to farmers that they won't bare the brunt of a potential trade war...

April 06, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

New Meat Regulations For Georgia Poultry Farmers

New organic meat regulations are coming in May. The USDA will be less strict on how animals are raised, fed and transported. We looked at what this...

March 19, 2018
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By:
  • Fenly Foxen and
  • Adam Ragusea
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