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East Tennessee Republicans in Congress found a way to make sure their districts weren't overlooked and still convey their distaste for government spending when lawmakers pieced together a $1.1 trillion package that will send federal dollars flowing into communities all across the country.

By themselves, the thousands of recently unearthed e-mails that call into question scientific data about global climate change are not enough to make a skeptic out of U.S. Sen.

" A few million dollars in federal funds could be headed to East Tennessee after the House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill on Thursday.

TVA'S inspector general told a congressional subcommittee Wednesday that he thinks TVA now is "marching in the right direction" nearly a year after a toxic ash spill near a coal plant.

The Obama administration asked Congress Tuesday to give the federal government power to oversee the safety of subways, light rail and other urban train systems.

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and U.S. Representative John J. Duncan, Jr., yesterday sent a letter to Blount County Board of Zoning Appeals Chairman Rob Walker suggesting alternatives to a wireless cellular service provider's proposal to erect an unlighted, 180-foot, brown monopole cell tower on a prominent hill just outside Townsend and the nearby ...

A California congressman wants Defense Secretary Robert Gates to review the case of the three Navy SEALS charged with mishandling a detainee in Iraq, calling it "an overreaction by the command." Rep.

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President Barack Obama's decision to send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan is drawing cautious support from some East Tennesseans in Congress, while others are skeptical or outright opposed to the plan.

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker said Monday the war in Afghanistan has not been "particularly successful" because neither President Barack Obama nor former President George W. Bush has stated clearly what the military efforts are trying to accomplish.

Black Friday , Toys for Tots turns East Tennessee Marine Reservists into Santa's helpers.

U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. can't recall the exact date he decided the war in Afghanistan wasn't worth fighting.

It's been a rough year for Bill Evans as he tries to put a fresh coat on this wall and his career.

John J. Duncan III picked up a qualifying petition on Friday to run for Knox County trustee as a Republican on the first day that candidates could get the petitions for county offices in the 2010 elections.

John Duncan III, the son of Congressman Jimmy Duncan, has filed paperwork to run for Knox County trustee in 2010.

Two Tennessee members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted with the majority in passing a health care reform bill over the weekend.

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.

Tami Anderson has been promoted to director of accreditation and patient safety at University of Tennessee Medical Center.

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe is confident the swine flu vaccine is safe, so he intends to get it when he becomes eligible.