October 2006

• October 27, 2006 Congressman Barrett, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Sampson Announce Third District to Receive $280,000 for Economic Development Federal funds to boost textile employment sector

September 2006

• September 21, 2006 Congressman Gresham Barrett wants secure borders



• September 15, 2006 SC, GA Delegations Announce MOX Agreement between U.S. and Russia



• September 14, 2006 Barrett Votes For More Accountability in Spending Process



• September 14, 2006 Barrett Continues Strong Support of Border Security



• September 13, 2006 Congressman Barrett Supports 9/11 Resolution



• September 13, 2006 Barrett Commemorates 9/11 by honoring local first responders



• September 11, 2006 Barrett Remembers September 11, 2001

August 2006

• August 24, 2006 'Constituent Conversations' provide Congressman Barrett information, positive feedback



• August 11, 2006 Barrett to Host 2nd Annual Military Academy Day for High School Students



• August 10, 2006 Barrett Comments on Terror Plot



• August 9, 2006 Barrett Announces Over $26,000 for the Williamston Fire Department

July 2006

• July 31, 2006 Saluda High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition



• July 19, 2006 Barrett Votes to Protect Life: Sustains Presidential Veto



• July 18, 2006 Barrett Expresses Strong Support of Traditional Marriage



• July 18, 2006 Barrett expresses Strong Support of Traditional Marriage



• July 13, 2006 Barrett: "Let's stop discrimination where it exists today"



• July 11, 2006 Rep. Barrett, House Acts to Protect Children Approves Legislation to Curb Internet Gambling

June 2006

• June 22, 2006 Barrett Committed to Fiscal Discipline and Common Sense Budgeting



• June 15, 2006 Barrett: ‘…this is about soldiers with a mission of Victory’



• June 13, 2006 Barrett Announces $500,000 for Oconee County



• June 13, 2006 Barrett Announces $200,000 for Greenwood County



• June 8, 2006 Barrett Comments on Death of Terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi



• June 7, 2006 Congressman Barrett Hails Passage of Broadcast Decency Bill; House Votes to Send Bill to President’s Desk



• June 7, 2006 Rep. Barrett Highlights World War II Veteran from Oconee County



• June 6, 2006 Barrett Recognizes D-Day Veterans



• June 1, 2006 Congressman Barrett Announces Academy Appointments



• June 1, 2006 Congressman Barrett Announces Academy Appointments



• June 1, 2006 Congressman Barrett Announces Academy Appointments



• June 1, 2006 Congressman Barrett Announces Academy Appointments

May 2006

• May 25, 2006 Barrett Comments on Senate Immigration Legislation



• May 25, 2006 Barrett Voices Support for Energy Independence



• May 24, 2006 Barrett, Wilson, Norwood United behind MOX Voting Against bill which aims to eliminate the program



• May 19, 2006 Congressman Barrett Visits with Students From South Aiken Baptist Christian School



• May 19, 2006 Barrett Continues Strong Support of our Military; Votes for bill emphasizing Health Care, Veterans’ Benefits



• May 17, 2006 Barrett Statement on President Bush Signing Tax Relief Agreement



• May 12, 2006 Barrett, Wilson, Norwood Work to Restore Funding for MOX Facility at SRS



• May 10, 2006 Barrett, House Republicans Prevent Tax Increase Will provide relief to small business owners, seniors, and married couples



• May 10, 2006 Rep. Barrett calls for passage of Rep. Inglis’ H-Prize Legislation,Touts South Carolina’s Role: “South Carolina is poised to lead the nation toward a hydrogen based economy”



• May 1, 2006 500 New Jobs Related to the MOX Program Coming to SRS

April 2006

• April 28, 2006 Congressman Barrett Announces Grant Award for Lakelands Rural Health Network



• April 5, 2006 Barrett: "It's Time We Stop Illegal Immigration"



• April 5, 2006 Barrett Announces Youthbuild Grant for Upstate

March 2006

• March 24, 2006 Barrett, Wilson, Norwood United behind MOX: Voting Against bill which aims to eliminate the program



• March 16, 2006 South Carolina Continues to Lead the Nation toward Energy Independence



• March 10, 2006 Faith-based & Community Initiatives Grant Workshop



• March 9, 2006 Barrett Comments on Dubai Ports World Decision



• March 8, 2006 Barrett: "Government Spending is out of Control," Supports Fiscally Responsible Budget



• March 3, 2006 Barrett Announces 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program



• March 1, 2006 Barrett Participates in Hearing to Examine Dubai Ports Transaction

February 2006

• February 23, 2006 Barrett Questions Administration Over Port Security



• February 10, 2006 South Carolina Leads the Nation toward Energy Independence



• February 6, 2006 Rep. Barrett Comments on the President’s Budget Proposal



• February 2, 2006 Barrett Statement on the Election of Majority Leader Boehner

January 2006

• January 31, 2006 Barrett Responds to the State of the Union Address



• January 8, 2006 Barrett Backs Boehner

December 2005

• December 19, 2005 Barrett Votes to Cut Deficit by Over $39 Billion



• December 15, 2005 Barrett Comments on Iraq Elections



• December 14, 2005 Barrett Introduces Legislation to Slow the Growth in Government, Reduce the Deficit



• December 8, 2005 Barrett Praises Passage of Tax Relief Bill for all Americans



• December 7, 2005 Congressman Barrett Comments on the Death of Carroll Campbell

November 2005

• November 30, 2005 Barrett Announces Over $130,000 for the Belton Fire Department



• November 23, 2005 Barrett, DeMint Announce New Five Year Contract for South Carolina Research Authority



• November 21, 2005 Barrett to Hold Open Houses



• November 18, 2005 Barrett Announces over $2 million for the Third District



• November 17, 2005 Barrett Introduces Public Prayer Protection Act



• November 11, 2005 Barrett Salutes Our Veterans



• November 10, 2005 Barrett Keeps Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility



• November 3, 2005 Barrett Votes for $53.9 Billion Deficit Reduction

October 2005

• October 31, 2005 Statement on Judge Alito’s Nomination to the Supreme Court



• October 28, 2005 Barrett statement regarding Mr. I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby



• October 26, 2005 Barrett Named to Key Committee-- South Carolina Gains a Voice on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce



• October 26, 2005 Congressman Barrett Wins Family Research Council’s “True Blue” Award for Consistent Support of Family



• October 14, 2005 Barrett Addresses Auto Industry and Small Business Leaders



• (October 14, 2005) Barrett Pleased with Administration’s Commitment to MOX



• October 7, 2005 Barrett Votes to Lower Gas Prices, Prevent and Punish Price Gouging



• October 6, 2005 DHS Appropriation Conference Report Passes House-- Barrett pleased with border security initiatives

September 2005

• September 29, 2005 Barrett statement regarding Representative Tom DeLay



• September 29, 2005 Barrett Highlights Constituent and Stands Up for Small Businesses



• September 23, 2005 Watchdog Group Names Rep. Barrett a “Taxpayer Hero”



• (September 22, 2005) Barrett Disappointed with NuStart Selection



• September 9, 2005 South Carolina Third District Charities Unite to Help in Hurricane Relief Efforts



• September 1, 2005 Barrett Urges Constituents to Help Hurricane Victims



• September 1, 2005 Ways That You Can Help Support the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

July 2005

• July 28, 2005 Highway Bill Delivers over $21 Million to 3rd DistrictBarrett, Graham, DeMint Help Secure Needed Funds



• July 27, 2005 Barrett Protects Textile Jobs: Ensures CAFTA Loopholes are Closed



• July 21, 2005 Barrett Ensures Common Sense Protections Prevail



• (July 21, 2005) Barrett Ensures Common Sense Protections Prevail

June 2005

• June 30, 2005 $200,000 Grant Announced for Beech Island Historical Society



• June 28, 2005 Barrett Does Not Support Automatic Pay Raises for Congress



• June 21, 2005 Barrett Statement on House Passage of Constitutional Amendment Protecting the Flag



• June 17, 2005 Rep. Barrett Commends Passage of U.N. Reform Package

May 2005

• May 25, 2005 Barrett Continues His Support for MilitaryVotes in Favor of Defense Authorization



• May 24, 2005 House Passes Energy and Water Appropriations Bill



• May 24, 2005 Barrett Supports Research but Not at the Expense of Life "The End Does Not Justify the Means"



• May 18, 2005 Barrett Announces $ 50,670 for Westminster Fire Department



• May 13, 2005 Barrett Applauds Implementation of Textile Safeguards on China



• May 6, 2005 Barrett, DeMint Announce Over $1 Million inFunding for Town of Ridge Spring



• May 5, 2005 Barrett Announces $ 25,900 for the Oconee County Fire Chiefs Association



• May 5, 2005 Barrett Announces $12,267 for the Northwest Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

April 2005

• April 29, 2005 Statement from Congressman Gresham Barrett Regarding Parsons Job Opportunity Announcement



• April 27, 2005 Barrett Applauds President Bush’s Comments on Our Nation’s Energy Policies



• April 27, 2005 Barrett’s Statement Regarding Minutemen Project



• April 14, 2005 Barrett Votes to Ensure that Bankruptcy in America is Available for Americans who truly need it



• April 13, 2005 Barrett Votes to End the Death Tax

March 2005

• March 17, 2005 Barrett Supports Budget After Fighting for Reform



• March 15, 2005 Barrett Announces $1 Million in Transportation Bill for Anderson County



• March 4, 2005 Barrett Announces FY2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program



• March 2, 2005 Congressman Barrett Announces Naval Academy Appointments

February 2005

• February 16, 2005 Barrett Introduces Legislation to Control Emergency Spending



• February 10, 2005 Barrett Re-Introduces Comprehensive Immigration ReformSecuring America’s Future through Enforcement Reform (SAFER) Act of 2005



• February 9, 2005 Representatives Discuss Savannah River Site Funding Under Presidential Budget Plan



• February 7, 2005 Congressman Gresham Barrett's Statement on President’s Budget Submission



• February 4, 2005 Barrett Appointed to International Relations Committee



• February 2, 2005 Representative Barrett Brings Common Sense to Federal Spending:Introduces the Common Sense Spending Act of 2005



• February 2, 2005 Barrett Votes in Favor of Military Recruiters on College Campuses



• February 2, 2005 Barrett Statement on President Bush’s State of the Union Address

January 2005

• January 30, 2005 Congressman Barrett Comments on the Historic Iraq Elections



• January 12, 2005 Barrett Sends Letter to President Bush



• January 6, 2005 Congressman Barrett expresses his symapthy to all those affected by the train derailment in Graniteville, SC



• January 4, 2005 Barrett begins 109th Congress:Introduces legislation to reform the current tax system

December 2004

• December 15, 2004 Barrett Announces $ 162,000 for Plum Branch Fire Department

November 2004

• November 22, 2004 Savannah River Site Fares Well Under Congressional Spending Plan



• November 20, 2004 Barrett Elected Vice President of Class



• November 20, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $4 Million in funding for the Third District



• November 4, 2004 Barrett Announces $79,416 for the Western Laurens Fire Department



• November 4, 2004 Barrett Announces $69,017 for Centerville Fire Department

October 2004

• October 28, 2004 Barrett Announces $63,503 for Belvedere Fire Department



• October 28, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $129,000 for Anderson County Fire Departments



• October 28, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $128,000 for Abbeville County Fire Departments



• October 7, 2004 House-Senate Conference Adopts LanguageTo Ensure SRS Cleanup Efforts Move Forward

September 2004

• September 30, 2004 Barrett Votes to Protect the Sanctity of Marriage



• September 22, 2004 Barrett Wants to Shed Light on the Regulatory ProcessIntroduces Major Regulation Cost Review Act of 2004



• September 22, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $60,000 for the Clarks Hill Fire Department



• September 9, 2004 Barrett Announces $66,150 for local Ware Shoals Fire Department



• September 9, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $124,000 for Oconee County Fire Departments



• September 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $23,339 for Liberty Fire Department



• September 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $59,938 for Oakway Volunteer Fire Department



• September 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $64,823 for Mountain Rest Volunteer Fire Department



• September 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $72,000 for the GVW Volunteer Fire Department



• September 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $54,374 for Donalds Volunteer Fire Department



• September 1, 2004 Barrett Announces $82,832 for Antreville Fire Department



• September 1, 2004 Barrett Announces $64,035 for local Craytonville Fire Department



• September 1, 2004 Barrett Announces $81,162 for local Cold Springs Fire Department

August 2004

• August 25, 2004 Barrett Announces $101,676 for the Cross Hill Fire Department



• August 18, 2004 Barrett Announces $117,283 for local Joanna Fire Department



• August 11, 2004 Barrett Announces $87,030 for the Silver Bluff Fire Department



• August 11, 2004 Barrett Announce over $200,000 for Abbeville County Fire Departments



• August 6, 2004 Representative Barrett Helps to Build a Home



• August 5, 2004 Barrett Announces $166,500 for the Monetta Fire Department

July 2004

• July 30, 2004 Barrett Announces $4,815 for the Silver Bluff Fire Department



• July 28, 2004 Graham/Barrett Announce $63,000 for the Townville Fire Department



• July 28, 2004 Graham/Barrett Announce $171,000 for the Starr Volunteer Fire Department



• July 28, 2004 Graham/Barrett Announce Nearly $150,000 for the New Ellenton Fire Department



• July 22, 2004 Statement from Representative Gresham Barrett regarding the 9/11 Commission’s report



• July 15, 2004 Rep. Barrett’s Statement Regarding the Australian Trade Agreement



• July 15, 2004 Barrett Announces $36,000 for local Easley Fire Department



• July 14, 2004 Barrett Commends Senator Graham for Supporting the Federal Marriage Amendment



• July 9, 2004 Barrett Announces Nearly $700,000 for Pickens County School District

June 2004

• June 30, 2004 Graham/Barrett Announce Nearly $1Million forAnderson School District One



• June 30, 2004 Barrett Announces $48,500 for the Pendleton Fire Department



• June 28, 2004 UNITED STATES HANDS SOVEREIGNTY TO INTERIMIRAQI GOVERNMENT TWO DAYS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE "All will enjoy full citizenship, a country that enjoys justice," - PM Iyad Allawi at the transfer ceremony.



• June 25, 2004 Barrett Fights for the Best Interests of SRS



• June 16, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $150,000 for the Walhalla Fire Department



• June 16, 2004 Barrett: Taxpayer Hero



• June 14, 2004 Representative Barrett: Pledge is Recognition of Pride and Patriotism



• June 9, 2004 Barrett Pays Tribute to President Reagan



• June 5, 2004 Barrett Statement on the Death of President Ronald Reagan



• June 4, 2004 Rep. Barrett and Rep. DeMint Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of D-Day

May 2004

• May 20, 2004 Barrett Supports Graham Amendment



• May 20, 2004 Barrett Fights to Secure Funding for SRS in Defense Authorization Bill



• May 19, 2004 Barrett Supports FY05 Budget



• May 18, 2004 Barrett Votes to Cut the Red Tape



• May 17, 2004 Barrett Continues to Stand up for the Sanctity of Marriage



• May 7, 2004 Barrett Named to Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development

April 2004

• April 28, 2004 Barrett Votes Against Tax Increase:Affecting over 450,000 South Carolina Couples



• April 21, 2004 Barrett Helps to Ease Financial Burdens on our National Guardsmen and Military Reservists



• April 21, 2004 Barrett Supports Our National Guardsmen and Military Reservists



• April 2, 2004 Barrett’s Vote: ‘Fiscally Responsible’

March 2004

• March 31, 2004 Rep.Gresham Barrett of South Carolina joins the Congressional Hispanic Conference



• March 30, 2004 Rep. Barrett, Recipient of the Terry Haskins Award



• March 25, 2004 Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Passes House



• March 24, 2004 Barrett Talks About Fiscal Responsibility on the House Floor



• March 22, 2004 Rep. Barrett, Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of World War II



• March 17, 2004 Barrett’s Statement on the FY05 Budget Resolution



• March 17, 2004 Rep. Barrett, Budget Committee Put Teeth in Budget Process



• March 10, 2004 Barrett Votes to Keep Common Sense in the Food Court



• March 8, 2004 Barrett Announces $600,000 for Pendleton

February 2004

• February 26, 2004 Representative Barrett Wants to Rein in Spending:Introduces the Common Sense Spending Act of 2004



• February 24, 2004 Rep. Barrett Applauds President Bush’s Support of Marriage



• February 17, 2004 Graham/Barrett Announce $1.6 Million for Westminster Infrastructure Improvements



• February 3, 2004 Barrett’s Voting for Bush in November



• February 2, 2004 Representative Barrett Brings Common Sense to Federal Spending:Introduces the Common Sense Spending Act of 2005

January 2004

• January 28, 2004 Statement Regarding DOE and NNSA’s Misguided Decision



• January 22, 2004 Statement Regarding Workforce Restructuring at SRS



• January 20, 2004 Barrett Responds to the State of the Union



• January 16, 2004 Bush Administration Releases Manufacturing Report:Barrett Cautiously Optimistic



• January 16, 2004 Barrett Participates in Trade Forum “The manufacturing and textile base has always been the backbone of our economy”



• January 15, 2004 Barrett Announces Over $16,000 for Grove Fire Department



• January 10, 2004 Congressman Barrett expresses his sympathy on the loss of the Strom family



• January 7, 2004 Walgreen Announces 450 jobs for Anderson County



• January 7, 2004 Barrett’s Statement on the Death of Captain Hampton



• January 7, 2004 Barrett Tours Calhoun Falls area with Assistant Secretary Woodley

October 2003

• October 30, 2003 Barrett Encouraged by Economic Growth - Best Since 1984