Dobbins Air Force Base houses the 94th Airlift Wing Using its fleet of C-130s, Dobbins deployed 25% of its force for rescue missions last year. It helped lead relief efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September.
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March 5, 2018
Press Release
U.S. Representative Karen Handel on Tuesday morning will join House Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip Steve Scalise, and Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers for the weekly House Republican Leadership Stakeout.
March 5, 2018
Survey
According to the U.S. Treasury Department, 90% of Americans will see their taxes go down in 2018. Meanwhile, 4 million workers (and counting) have received more than $3 billion in bonuses this year.
Labor Department numbers released last month showed unemployment benefit claims at the lowest since 1969. Tax cuts continue to spur record levels of economic confidence. Payrolls are increasing and the unemployment rate remains at the lowest since 2000.
March 2, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
This week I helped pass legislation to fight the tragic epidemic of sex trafficking in America. H.R. 1865 equips prosecutors to combat sex trafficking operations, and increases penalties for those who facilitate the sex trade.
February 22, 2018
Press Release
Rep. Handel today recognized the winners of the middle school “Future City Competition.” The students are Roswell residents, and attend St. Jude’s Catholic School in Sandy Springs. This academic contest challenged middle school students to design a city set at least 100 years in the future. It is designed to teach kids how cities work while also strengthening knowledge in STEM subjects.
February 16, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
As your Representative in Washington, I cannot do my job without knowing what matters most to you. Will you share your thoughts with me?
February 9, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
Early this morning, I voted for a bill that makes strong, critical investments in our military while establishing funding for Community Health Centers for two years.
There are 281 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Georgia, and 2 in the Sixth District. These entities encompass all Community Health Centers, public housing centers, and programs serving the homeless, among others.
Community Health Centers increase access to healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and are uniquely positioned to spread the benefits of community-based and patient centered care. I was proud to cast the second vote this week in support of Community Health Centers.
February 9, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Karen Handel early this morning voted in support of H.R.