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Isakson leads Thurmond in new poll
Sen. Johnny Isakson has a 55-41 percent lead over Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond in a Rasmussen poll of likely Georgia voters . . .
Senate approves Kagan for Supreme Court
Despite the opposition of Georgia Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, Elena Kagan is confirmed as a Supreme Court justice . . .
Senate overrides GOP delay, votes to extend Medicaid funds
U.S. Senate overrides attempts by Isakson and Chambliss to block an extension of federal Medicaid funds to the states; legislation may now pass that will bring $375 million to Georgia and shore up the state budget . . .
Johnny, Saxby can’t stop Kagan
Despite the opposition of Isakson and Chambliss, Elena Kagan is assured of confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court . . .
Political Notes: Deal picks up legislative endorsements
Three lawmakers announce their support for Nathan Deal over Karen Handel in the GOP runoff; Handel answers with a negative TV spot that denounces Deal as "corrupt" . . .
More budget cuts in store for state agencies
Georgia agencies ordered to cut budgets by 4 percent after Isakson, Chambliss block Senate vote on extended Medicaid funds for the state . . .
Isakson, Chambliss can’t stop jobless benefits extension
The Senate breaks a Republican filibuster, over the objections of Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, to move towards a final vote to extend unemployment benefits for jobless workers . . .
Political Notes — Supreme Court will hear voter ID challenge