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Tenn. delegation splits vote on health care reform bill
Two Tennessee members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted with the majority in passing a health care reform bill over the weekend.
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Rep. Duncan Responds to Impending Passage of Pelosi Health Bill
WASHINGTON Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. issued the following statement Saturday in response to the impending passage of Speaker Pelosi's health care bill: "I am voting against this bill for many reasons, but primarily because it is both unconstitutional and unaffordable.
"I am voting against this bill for many reasons, but primarily because it is both unconstitutional and unaffordable.
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Tami Anderson has been promoted to director of accreditation and patient safety at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Congress members cool on vaccine
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe is confident the swine flu vaccine is safe, so he intends to get it when he becomes eligible.
Tennessee at the center of renewable solar energy
Governor Phil Bredesen's trip to China underscores Tennessee's emerging position in a growing renewable energy economy.
Burchett names Rice as advisor in Knox Co. mayor campaign
State Sen. Tim Burchett has named Dean Rice as the senior advisor in his campaign for Knox County mayor.
Vines: Mayoral race gets competitive
State Sen. Tim Burchett, who's giving up his legislative seat to seek the Republican nomination for Knox County mayor in 2010, plans next week to name Dean Rice, a longtime political worker, as senior campaign adviser, a paid position.
Rep. Jimmy Duncana s Black Eye
When Rep. John Duncan took to the House floor this week, there was something noticeably different about him: He was sportina a shiner.
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Widow and Son of Marine Sgt. Michael Ferschke Jr
Bill would allow widow of Marine killed in Iraq to stay in the U.S. The widow of Marine Sgt.
Bill would allow Marine's widow to stay in U.S.
The Japanese widow and baby of an Okinawa Marine killed in Iraq were given new support this week in their struggle for American residency.
Health insurers contribute thousands to East Tennessee lawmakers
With one exception, every East Tennessee federal lawmaker has taken campaign contributions from a company that sells health insurance.
Marine's widow gets bipartisan Senate help
A Marine's widow who has been fighting to remain in the U.S. with her 8-month-old son is now getting bipartisan help from the Senate.
Research Center Taps Funding For New Diesel Engine Testing
The Knoxville, Tenn.-based National Transportation Research Center will receive $500,000 in federal research funding to test the Legacy rotary engine, a new type of rotary diesel engine for the trucking industry.
Zach Wamp Insists He Did Not Sign On To Pro-Union Legislation
From Matt Wilson : Rep. Wamp, one of 163 of the resolutiona s co-sponsors, said he understands the concerns raised in the letter, but the legislation does nothing to revoke Tennesseea s status as a right-to-work state.
Research center gets $500,000 for engine efficiency testing
The National Transportation Research Center in Knoxville has received $500,000 in federal research funding for testing of a new type of rotary diesel engine.
Dozens of East Tennesseans protest on 8th anniversary of War in Afghanistan
" A few dozen protesters demonstrated on the University of Tennessee campus Wednesday evening to mark the eight year anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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John Duncan as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 83 percent on its 2008 Congressional Rati... AUSTIN, Texas-- --Asuragen, Inc.
On October 31, 2008, The Tennessee Valley Authority board approved increasing the utility chief executive's compensation by nearly a half a million dollars.
Disruptions not part of democratic process
This is an open letter to Sens. Bob Coker and Lamar Alexander and Rep. John J. Duncan Jr.
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