Washington, DC-Today, Congressman John Lewis, 5^th District, GA, voted to save and create nearly 320,000 jobs across the country.  This vote helped states prevent the layoffs of teachers, police officers, firefighters, and nurses.  H.R. 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which passed the House with a vote of to 247 to 161, also reduces the national debt by $1.4 billion over a period of 10 years.

Atlanta, GA - Congressman John Lewis, 5^th Congressional District of Georgia, is honored to recognize the 45^th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.  In lieu of this historic event, Congressman Lewis issued the following statement:

"On Friday, August 6, 1965, 45 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the historic Voting Rights Act. The passage of this Act by the Congress and the signing of the bill by the President has transformed American politics and made it possible for the first African-American to be elected to the office of President of the United States.  With the passage and implementation of this Act we have witnessed a nonviolent revolution in America."

Atlanta, GA- Congressman John Lewis, 5^th Congressional District of Georgia in keeping with his schedule, was on hand to greet President Barack Obama as he arrived in Atlanta, Georgia today.  It was always the Congressman's intention to greet President Obama.

Washington, DC - Congressman John Lewis, 5th District Georgia, has introduced House Resolution 1566 recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).  It was the work of the young people involved in SNCC who forced businesses in the south to integrate their lunch counters and public accommodations.

Atlanta, GA - Congressmen John Lewis, David Scott, and Hank Johnson are proud to announce their upcoming event to assist Atlanta area homeowners who may be struggling with their mortgages.  The three members are joining forces with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, The Hope Now Alliance and NeighborWorks America for the "Help for Homeowners" project scheduled for Friday, July 30th 1:00PM to 7:30PM and Saturday, July 31st from 8:30AM to 3:00PM, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue.  HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan will also be in attendance on Saturday, July 31st.