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It may take at least five years for the economy to climb out of its rock-bottom state, Sen.

Each week, Sen. Johnny Isakson takes time to provide a statewide conference call to different groups around Georgia and allows participants a chance to ask questions and learn about what the Senate is currently working.

Despite rising foreclosure rates, some local observers say the decline in the Dalton housing market may be at or near its end.

Broadcast decency is anything but passe. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made that clear when it handed down two important rulings upholding the Federal Communications Commission's authority to fine the TV networks for airing indecent content.

Broadcast decency is anything but passe. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made that clear when it handed down two important rulings upholding the Federal Communications Commission's authority to fine the TV networks for airing indecent content.

Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, Sen. Don Thomas, R-Dalton, Rep. Tom Dickson, R-Cohutta, Rep.

People from across the state gathered to hobnob with some of Georgia's political elite at the county's annual Republican Party Barbecue.

Pressure on lawmakers to extend and increase the federal tax credit for home buyers has intensified in recent weeks.

The real estate market in Rocky Mount could receive a much-needed jolt if proposed federal legislation passes that calls for expanding a tax credit for homebuyers, brokers said.

Though it might be August before Allen County court officials see any changes from a new mortgage law taking effect next week, they will be ready July 1. In the spring, the state legislature took steps to try to help stem the tide of foreclosures, which reached a peak in Allen County in 2007 with about 2,700; there were about 2,500 last year.

Federal lawmakers have proposed various measures to expand or increase the first-time home buyer tax credit.

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Acting TSA Administrator Gail Rossides regarding the status of personal and biornetric information submitted by customers of Clear, a registered traveler program that allowed travelers access to special TSA lines at participating airports.

Legislation being offered by a Georgia lawmaker in Washington is prompting thanks from a Winder car dealer.

Will the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit be extended, or possibly even expanded? Maybea Or maybe not.

The group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington expects to file a complaint in the coming days, spokeswoman Naomi Seligman said.

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Lawmakers and businesses are calling for expansion of a tax credit for first-time home buyers that has helped spark home sales in an otherwise dismal real estate market.

Arkansas RealtorsA Association Ethan@ArkansasRealtors.com A Georgia senator has claimed all along that the first time credit for homebuyers doesna TMt go far enough and he has introduced legislation to expand it.

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. today announced he will host a statewide First-Time Homebuyer's Forum on Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Everybody knew that a complete overhaul of the nation's health care system was going to be an expensive undertaking.