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  • A Way Forward in Iraq
    Dec 29, 2006  - One word is suspiciously missing from the Iraq Study Group’s recent report: victory. While the report did contain some helpful advice, many of its recommendations were aimed at giving America a way to abandon Iraq while still “saving face.” Well, I believe that in a war for the future of Iraq and... More
  • December Newsletter now available
    Dec 22, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey’s December Newsletter is now available on-line. To view the newsletter, click HERE. New this month: The Season for Blessings and Joy - A message from PhilMerry Christmas and Holiday Greetings from my family to yours. This season reminds us to give thanks for all the ... More
  • Gingrey fights cuts to Medicare physician payments
    Dec 12, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. voted last week to pass the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, including important provisions to reverse a scheduled 5.1% cut to physician reimbursements for services rendered to Medicare beneficiaries.  Congressman Gingrey, founder and Co-Chair of the M... More
  • House passes Gingrey Advance Directive legislation
    Dec 7, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. today praised the House passage of H.Res. 934, a resolution he introduced to encourage Americans to express their end-of-life care preferences by executing an advance directive, such as a living will or healthcare proxy.“Advance directives help ensure our medical... More
  • Seniors, it’s time to think about drug costs
    Dec 7, 2006  - The price of prescription drugs is rising, and seniors are bearing the brunt of these costs.  To alleviate this burden, Republicans in Congress voted to pass Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage for our seniors.  As the program approaches its one-year anniversary, we can look back a... More
  • Gingrey statement on Iraq Study Group Report
    Dec 6, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today made the following statement regarding the release of the Iraq Study Group Report: “The Iraq Study Group Report is one addition to our ongoing debate over Iraq policy.  While some of the recommendations have merit, I am troubled by the Report’s failure to foc... More
  • Gingrey: Women should be fully informed about pain to unborn babies
    Dec 6, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. today voted to support H.R. 6099, the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act.  This legislation helps women make informed choices by requiring abortion providers to give information on fetal pain to mothers seeking an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.  It a... More
  • Gingrey encourages flu prevention during National Flu Vaccination Week
    Nov 28, 2006  - As the flu season begins, U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. encourages 11th District residents to get vaccinated against the flu.  This week (Nov. 27-Dec. 1) is National Flu Vaccination Week, a time designated by the Center for Disease Control to educate Americans about flu prevention. “Getti... More
  • Gingrey emphasizes need for tougher border security after police break up fake ID ring in Cobb Co.
    Nov 22, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today praised the work of the Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Organized Crime and Intelligence Unit in arresting six illegal immigrants who were manufacturing fake identification cards.  Gingrey called the arrests a clear example of why we need to get tough on border security... More
  • Gingrey introduces concerned Haralson Co. student to “Drug Czar” John Walters
    Nov 22, 2006  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. this week had the honor of introducing a Haralson County student concerned about Methamphetamine abuse to the Director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, John Walters.  Jessica Knowles, a junior at Haralson County High School, discussed her d... More