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Collins has busy first year in D.C.
Congressman reflects on his debut in Congress
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U.S. Rep. Doug Collins and House Communications Director Kelley McNabb conclude an interview last week at Collins’ downtown Gainesville office. - photo by NAT GURLEY
The Christmas shopping trip turned quickly into congressional business when a man approached Doug Collins and, after recognizing him, talked with him for a few minutes about a military veterans issue. That turned into a call by Collins to his district office. “You’re always on wherever you’re at,” said Collins, the Republican 9th District U.S. representative from Gainesville, in an interview last week reflecting on his first year in Washington.