[ In Government & Politics ]Isakson, Chambliss Urge Federal Officials to Prepare Atlantic Coast States for Oil SpillWe ask that the Department of Homeland Security immediately begin coordinating with all state emergency preparedness agencies along the Atlantic Coast, providing full information about how best to prepare for managing an oil spill and ensuring that these states are properly equipped for the worst-case scenario...
[ In Government & Politics ]Isakson Votes to Prevent 'Backdoor Attempt' to Regulate Greenhouse Gases“I’m extremely disappointed that many members of the Senate do not seem to understand the implications of this ruling on our economy. This backdoor attempt to regulate greenhouse gases will have dramatic negative effects on our manufacturing sector"...
[ In Government & Politics ]Isakson Votes Against Spending Bill“I think it is absolutely critical that we give our men and women in uniform the resources necessary to do their job. However, Senate Democrats stuffed this bill with billions in additional, unnecessary spending,” said U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson...
[ In Government & Politics ]Isakson Co-Sponsors Legislation to Hold BP AccountableBP has stated it will pay all legitimate claims of economic damage from the spill, and the legislation co-sponsored by the Georgia Senator would codify BP's promises, protecting taxpayers from having to foot the bill for the damage...
[ In Breaking News ]Isakson Denounces House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation“Today’s action by the House ignores the will of most Georgians and most Americans, who have expressed strong, vocal opposition to this deeply flawed, unpopular health care bill. This is the height of political arrogance,” Isakson said...