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State of Georgia
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
For Immediate Release Contact: Jaillene Hunter
February 13, 2007 404-656-5030
Statement from Lieutenant Governor Cagle Regarding the
Passing of Congressman Charlie Norwood
(Atlanta, GA) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle released the following statement regarding Congressman Charlie Norwood:
“Congressman Norwood has left a distinct legacy of service to our State, a loving family and many friends. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to his wife Gloria and I ask all Georgians to join me in lifting his family in prayer during this difficult time,” Cagle said.
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Jaillene E. HunterCommunications DirectorOffice of the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia240 State CapitolAtlanta, Georgia 30334404-656-5030State of Georgia
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
For Immediate Release Contact: Jaillene Hunter
February 13, 2007 404-656-5030
Lt. Governor Cagle Announces Senate Will Cancel Legislative Session
Thursday in Honor of Congressman Charlie Norwood
(Atlanta, GA) – Lt. Governor Casey Cagle announced today that the Senate has canceled its planned legislative session on Thursday, February 15, 2007 in honor of Congressman Charlie Norwood.
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Jaillene E. HunterCommunications DirectorOffice of the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia240 State CapitolAtlanta, Georgia 30334404-656-5030
State of Georgia
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
For Immediate Release Contact: Jaillene Hunter
February 8, 2007 404-656-5030
Lieutenant Governor Cagle Forms PeachCare Task Force
(Atlanta, GA) – Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle announced today the formation of a PeachCare Task Force. Cagle convened the Task Force for the purpose of developing a short list of options for the full Senate to consider in order to save the PeachCare program over the long term.
“Should the federal government fail to meet its obligation to protect PeachCare, it is up to the legislature and the Governor to work together to protect Georgia’s kids. I commend Governor Perdue for his leadership in bringing PeachCare to the forefront of the debate in Washington, D.C., and relentlessly pursuing every viable option to sustain the program.
“The goal of this task force is to work closely with the Department of Community Health to put some long-term reform options on the table for us to look at in the event the federal funding picture does not improve. I am confident the PeachCare Task Force members will look at all available solutions and will offer solutions that allow PeachCare to serve many more of Georgia’s kids for years to come,” Cagle said.
The PeachCare Task Force will consider options that protect the ability to continue insuring the maximum number of Georgia children, and ensure it is done in a way that is fiscally sound and requires users to shoulder some personal responsibility. The Task Force will submit their recommendations to the Senate two weeks from Thursday, February 8th.
Task Force Members Include:
Senator Greg Goggans
Senator Mitch Seabaugh
Senator Horacena Tate
Senator Tommie Williams
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Jaillene E. HunterCommunications DirectorOffice of the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia240 State CapitolAtlanta, Georgia 30334404-656-5030