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…when it comes to “His Number 1 Priority”

SAVANNAH, Ga. – With Georgia students heading back to school this month all across Georgia’s new 12th District, Athens Congressman John Barrow’s not on the straight and narrow when it comes to “his number one priority” - education. Barrow decided during the 2004 campaign that Education was his top priority and would work to earn a seat on the House Education and Workforce Committee. But just one year later, Barrow abandoned Georgia students in order to bring home more pork barrel spending.

Congressman John Barrow on deciding “during the campaign season that the Education and Workforce Committee was his No. 1 priority”

“Barrow decided during the campaign season that the Education and Workforce Committee was his No. 1 priority and Agriculture came a close second. There’s not much point in specializing until he gets his subcommittee appointments, Barrow said…” (Emphasis added) (Athens Banner-Herald, 1/30/2005)

Congressman John Barrow ‘trading’ his ‘number one priority’ for “bacon for the 12th”

“He [Barrow] also said ‘most folks realize’ that his move to the transportation panel was ‘a trade up and an opportunity to bring home the bacon for the 12th.’” (Emphasis added) (Savannah Morning News, 2/21/06)