In The News

  • Fighter jet partially assembled in Marietta pays visit to Lockheed
    Aug 15, 2019 - A fighter jet partially built in Marietta, the F-35A Lightning II, paid a visit and rolled onto a runway surrounded by a crowd of admirers, among them U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R–Cassville, and Rod McLean, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and general manager of the company’s Marietta facility. More
  • World War II hero continues to fight the good fight
    Aug 14, 2019 - Barry Loudermilk took to the floor of Congress July 25 to honor Jim Murphy for his service during World War II. More
  • MDJ: Feds to finish funding of Akers Mill ramp
    Jul 23, 2019 - Nearly one year after the opening of the state’s Northwest Corridor Express Lanes, Cobb leaders announced Tuesday the federal government would kick in the final $5 million to complete funding for a ramp connecting the lanes to Cumberland. More
  • Unions vs. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Green New Deal
    Mar 14, 2019 - Rep. Barry Loudermilk on "Varney & Co." on the Fox Business Network discussing mounting concerns over the potential impact of the Green New Deal proposal and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan. More
  • Bill expanding Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park signed into law by President Trump
    Mar 12, 2019 - From the Marietta Daily Journal: "Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park just got a bit bigger. Legislation that adds about eight acres to the park was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The expansion of the park will include the historic Wallis House and Harriston Hill. The ... More
  • Reps. Scott, Loudermilk named co-chairs of fintech caucus
    Mar 12, 2019 - From Financial Regulation News (FRN): "U.S. Rep David Scott (D-GA) was named co-chair of the Congressional FinTech and Payments Caucus (CFTPC). Fintech, or financial technology, refers to technologies that impacts the provision of financial services. FinTech’s have enabled consumers to send and rece... More
  • Kennesaw Mountain On The Verge Of Adding 8 Acres — And More History
    Mar 7, 2019 - From WABE: "After more than a decade of trying, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is likely – finally – going to get to grow. The park stands to add two historic sites from the Civil War that would allow the park, which now mostly focuses on the Confederate Army’s side of the Battle of Ken... More
  • H.R. 1: Myths vs. Facts
    Mar 6, 2019 - H.R. 1: Myths vs. Facts MYTH: Democrats are empowering citizens. FACT: Democrats are using citizens' taxpayer dollars to fund their candidates. • Voucher from the Government to the Campaign: Through this bill, eligible voters would receive a $25 voucher from the federal government that they can use... More
  • Trump’s HHS Department Bars Abortion Facilities From Federal Family Planning Funding
    Feb 22, 2019 - From Christian News: "The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the finalization of its rule changes to the federal Title X family planning services funding program, which will disqualify abortion facilities, such as those run by Planned Parenthood, from receiving federal funds... More
  • Rapid City Journal: Reintroducing the BUILD Act
    Feb 17, 2019 - From the Rapid City Journal: "The BUILD act would provide common sense reform to ensure all housing charities are able to provide communities with hope and stability. They should do so without having to endure the cost of overly-burdensome regulations.sto Habitat chapters in Lincoln, Grand Island, a... More