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Democrat from Georgia

U.S. Rep John Barrow represents Georgia's 12th Congressional District.

Recent statements involving John Barrow

U.S. Rep. John Barrow of Georgia has helped support the implementation of "Obamacare."

Congress has spent 66 of the first 100 days of this term in recess.

Says U.S. Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga., celebrates gun ownership even in the face of school shootings.

Says U.S. Rep. John Barrow "left taxpayers on the hook for $950k study on genetic makeup of ants."

"Forty years ago ... about half of congressional districts were genuinely competitive. Today, only about 10 percent of House races on Cook Political Report are listed as ‘toss-ups’ or ‘lean’ to one party."

Recent stories featuring John Barrow

Meters tackle history, landfill waste:

Trust your Truth-O-Meter and Deal-O-Meter to master topics as different as fiscal responsibility, President Ronald Reagan and landfill waste.

Last week, the Truth-O-Meter examined an attack that blamed two Democratic congressmen from Georgia for the nation’s fiscal problems.  

It also performed a second check of former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s knowledge of Reagan history. The Republican presidential candidate keeps name-dropping the conservative hero. Now, he’s comparing himself to him.

To top it off, the Deal-O-Meter rated a promise by Gov. Nathan Deal that he will reduce landfill waste.  

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