In The News
Jun 19, 2011
| The Walton Tribune
No plans to close Jersey post office
Issues: District Outreach
A resident of Jersey contacted Rep. Rob Woodall’s office about the future of the tiny Walton County post office. In a letter back to the congressman, an Atlanta District manager for the Postal Service says there’s no need to worry.
Jun 15, 2011
| Gwinnett Business Journal
To do or undo? There is no question
Just recently at the Gwinnett Chamber Pinnacle Small Business Awards, evidence of these strong ties was demonstrated with brief remarks from honored guest, Congressman Rob Woodall. At that event, Woodall briefly shared a conversation that he and I recently had regarding what government can be doing for the Chamber and its constituents. He recalled my response and shared it with the audience – Stop doing things and start undoing them.
Jun 15, 2011
| Gwinnett Daily Post
Woodall Reflects on Middle East
Issues: Defense and National Security
It was an inspiring moment for the freshman congressman, one of five to visit the Middle East during last week’s legislative recess.
Jun 14, 2011
| Dacula Patch
Woodall: GOP Working to Spur Job Growth
Issues: Economy and Jobs
“We still have unemployment of about 9.1 percent. We have underemployment of about 19 percent," [Woodall] said. "Over $800 billion in stimulus out the door and another $350 billion in interest on that stimulus because of course we didn’t have that $800 billion to spend, we had to borrow that.”
Jun 12, 2011
| Walton Tribune
Woodall Extends Hand to Locals at Lunch
Issues: District Outreach
Constituent services are among the most gratifying aspects of life in a congressional office, Rep. Rob Woodall’s chief of staff said.
Jun 6, 2011
| Barrow Patch
Woodall Calls on President to Cut Spending, Reduce Deficit
Issues: Spending Cuts and Debt
Congressman Rob Woodall (R-Lawrenceville) has joined 77 of his Republican colleagues in signing a letter to President Obama calling on him to present a plan to reduce the national debt and reform entitlement spending.
Jun 3, 2011
| Fox News
Libya: The Will of the House
Issues: Defense and National Security
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have been up in arms for weeks over how the president injected the U.S. into the operation without first obtaining a Congressional blessing. Many claim Mr. Obama is either in violation of the 1973 War Powers Resolution (which requires Congressional approval of a military mission after 60 days) or even the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the authority to declare war.
Jun 3, 2011
| Duluth Patch
FairTax Legislation Gains Two More Supporters
Issues: FairTax
This week Congressman Rob Woodall’s Fair Tax signature legislation gained two more co-sponsors: U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO).
May 31, 2011
| Dacula Patch
A Senior Moment on Medicare and Social Security
Issues: Health
I am a senior citizen and proud of it. Like most seniors I get confused once in awhile and pass it off as senior moment. Lately I have noticed many of my fellow seniors having what appear to be senior moments about the proposed changes to Medicare and Social Security. Congressman Rob Woodall’s Dacula town hall meeting was the most recent example.
May 29, 2011
| Duluth Patch
Sentinels of Freedom Gwinnett Remembers Veterans
Issues: District Outreach
Tim Thornberry, president of Sentinels of Freedom Gwinnett, welcomed ball players and observers to the Memorial Day Weekend event. District 1 Gwinnett County Commissioner Shirley Lasseter introduced the keynote speaker Seventh District U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall (R-GA).
