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Georgia’s Week in Politics: Isakson could be busy

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee, Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson could have a full plate, with potential investigations into the behavior of Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken and New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. A Roy Moore victory in Alabama’s special Senate election, which could spark an effort in the chamber to expel him, would just make Isakson busier. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
As chairman of the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee, Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson could have a full plate, with potential investigations into the behavior of Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken and New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. A Roy Moore victory in Alabama’s special Senate election, which could spark an effort in the chamber to expel him, would just make Isakson busier. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By From staff reports
Nov 17, 2017

Here's a look at some of the political and government stories that The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's staff broke online during the past week. To see more of them, go to http://www.myajc.com/georgia-politics/.

ExploreMoore, Franken and Menendez could keep Isakson busy
ExploreAl Franken cancels Atlanta appearance
ExploreWhite voters held edge in Atlanta mayor’s race.
ExploreLGBTQ community adds some clout.
ExploreKeisha Lance Bottoms says give her some credit, it wasn’t all Kasim Reed.
ExploreMary Norwood tries to cozy up to Democrats.
Explore‘Corruption’ flyer pops up in Atlanta mayoral candidate.
ExploreTom Price left, but the investigation goes on.
ExploreA little more about Price jet probe.
ExploreJody Hice’s bill progresses, but ex-presidents won’t like it.
ExplorePoll: It’s now something else, stupid.
Explore‘Captive ratepayers’ should be spared, Libertarian candidate says.
ExploreClay Tippins signs up some experienced hands.
ExploreForum set for candidates for state GOP post.

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