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Cobb Congressman Seeks Answers on Sterigenics Plan

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U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who represents Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, announced Tuesday that he has sent a letter to federal Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler to get answers on “how the agency is investigating this public health issue” surrounding Sterigenics, he said in a statement.

MDJ: Feds to finish funding of Akers Mill ramp

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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.

Unions vs. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Green New Deal

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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.

Bill expanding Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park signed into law by President Trump

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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 eight acres, owned by Cobb County and the Cobb Land Trust, is expected to be…

Reps. Scott, Loudermilk named co-chairs of fintech caucus

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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 receive funds, allowed small businesses to access capital through the use of…

Kennesaw Mountain On The Verge Of Adding 8 Acres — And More History

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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 Kennesaw Mountain, to tell a broader story. The Wallis House, a white painted…