Saturday - November 23, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Monday October 21, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Carter statement on tragedy at Sapelo Island ferry dock
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: DARIEN Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement in response to the ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island, which caused at least seven fatalities and sent eight individuals to the hospital: "My heart breaks for Sapelo Island, the Gullah-Geechee community, the victims, and the families grieving a loved one following yesterday's tragedy. Instead of the beautiful celebration ho  more

Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on U.S. Military Personnel & Hurricane Response Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12445) on Oct. 18, 2024, by military personnel analyst Kristy N. Kamarck and defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves: * * * U.S. Military Personnel and Hurricane Response Efforts Background On September 26, 2024 Hurricane Helene made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Category 4 strength. Subsequent heavy rains and flooding impacted Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolin  more