Sanford Bishop

Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr., a Democrat, has represented the 2nd District of Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.

Iraq War
Bishop voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
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Bio
Bishop was born February 4, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, was educated at Morehouse College and Emory University, served in the United States Army, and was a lawyer and member of the Georgia House of Representatives and of the Georgia Senate before entering the House.

Bishop is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Arguably the most conservative African-American Democrat in Congress, Bishop is a member of the Blue Dog Democrats, a group of moderate to conservative Democrats in Congress whose goal is to move the Democratic party further to the right.

"Serving as a member of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Bishop has emerged as a leader among the fiscally moderate-to-conservative Democrats in Congress, championing policies in support of a strong defense, a sound infrastructure, and an efficient and secure social safety net, as well as tax relief that does not burden future generations. Congressman Bishop has authored and sponsored a wide range of bills, including the recent Farm bill and the Healthy Troops Act, which, if enacted, would ensure that all U.S. service members receive a "hands-on" physical both before and after they are deployed to combat."

He has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, given to Eagle Scouts for career achievement.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Bradley Curtis Hughes to face Bishop in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Bishop retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Appropriations
 * Subcommittee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Defense
 * Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Blue Dog Coalition
 * Congressional Black Caucus

Articles and resources

 * Official website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Georgia Unfiltered