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Public-private partnerships at center of Memphis freight conference

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis' intermodal and freight capabilities are legendary. The city has boasted the world's busiest cargo airport for 17 straight years thanks to hometown shipping giant FedEx Corp.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Transportation, FedEx, Air Courier, University of Memphis, Fayette County, TN

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Greeneville Sun

Roe Charges Democrats' Health Bill Is 'Corrupt'

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-1st, of Johnson City, said Thursday that he plans to participate in the floor debate Saturday on the 2,000-page health care bill now being readied.

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Related Topix: US News, Bart Gordon, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Tennessee, Health, AARP, Medicare

Thu Nov 05, 2009

2008 Democratic Convention Watch

House Health Care Whip Count

The Hill has compiled the whip count for the Pelosi bill coming to the floor in 2 days.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bob Etheridge, Representative Heath Shuler, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bart Gordon, Lincoln Davis, Leonard Boswell

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Post Politics

Cohen Looks To Address Ethnic And Racial Disparities In Law Enforcement

From the Appeal : U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., testified before the House Judiciary crime subcommittee today in favor of a bill he introduced to address real and perceived racial and ethnic disparities in law enforcement.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Post Politics

Tennessee Democrats And Their Pelosi Percentages

TNGOP Chair Chris Devaney is concerned about the potential passage of the health care bill: "The introduction of this 2,000 page legislation is a perfect example of President Obama and Speaker Pelosi turning their backs on the majority of Americans that continue to say a NO' to a government takeover of health care," said Devaney.

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Related Topix: Bart Gordon, US Politics, John Tanner, Lincoln Davis, Jim Cooper, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WPTY

Legal Expert Says Herenton Indictment Could Come Soon

The Feds appear to be wrapping up their investigation into former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Former Memphis mayor is target of federal probe

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton may be the target of a federal criminal probe, but his campaign manager says it's not distracting him from making a run for congress.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Commercial Appeal

Wharton sweeps into City Hall with a broom

A C Wharton is sworn in as Memphis Mayor; Joyce Avery has become acting Shelby County Mayor.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Shelby County, TN, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Lebanon, TN

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Commercial Appeal

McCain takes aim at Memphis earthquake study

Former Republican presidential aspirant and earmark foe John McCain last week took a Twitter-aimed shot at a $325,000 seismic study for Memphis in the recently passed Homeland Security appropriations bill.

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Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters, US Politics, John McCain, US News, Twitter, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Oct 21, 2009

NewsBusters.org

Name That Party: Nyt Quick to Id Gop Insult of Jews -- Avoided...

Two Republican chairmen in South Carolina have apologized for an op-ed article that made a clumsy comment about wealthy Jews being fiscally prudent.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Jim DeMint, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tax deduction sought for U.S. pet owners

For the 71.4 million American households that shelter gerbils, iguanas, Great Danes, goldfish, mice, tabby cats or boa constrictors under roof, Congress may soon authorize a $3,500 tax deduction for their care.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Thaddeus McCotter

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The State

Farrakhan: Don't be 'pacified' by Obama election

Minister Louis Farrakhan on Sunday urged his followers not to become complacent by President Barack Obama's election and to work to repair communities.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Memphis, TN, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Charleston Daily Mail

Wharton claims victory in Memphis mayor race

A C Wharton has won a special election to become the next mayor of Memphis, replacing Willie Herenton who stepped down after 18 years to run for Congress.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tanner challenger Fincher boasts $308,000 for 8th District races

One of incumbent Democrat John Tanner's Republican opponents raised more than five times the money he did in the third quarter, spurring speculation that, as a Republican target, he's in his toughest race since he was first elected in 1988.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Marsha Blackburn, Senator Roger Wicker, Roger Wicker, US Senate, John Tanner, Democrat

The Knoxville News Sentinel

Congressional candidates file fundraising records

Baumgartner ruled the prosecutors may also remain on Christian, Newsom case. Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton says he doesn't plan to begin fundraising for the 9th Congressional District race until early next year and he's not concerned about the advantage that might give his opponent.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rhodes College, Republican, Zach Wamp

Memphis Commercial Appeal

4 Memphis postal locations considered for closure

The U.S. Postal Service is reviewing the future operation of four postal facilities in Memphis, including a Downtown unit at Peabody Place.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN, Only, TN

Wed Oct 14, 2009

Commercial Appeal

In brief: Citizens invited to mayor's digs

If you didn't get to explore every nook and cranny of the mayor's office at City Hall when Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery held his first open house, the interim mayor is giving you another shot.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Post Politics

Dalai Lama Returns Lowerya s Dap To Cohena s Head

From the Commercial Appeal : After receiving a humanitarian award here this morning, the Dalai Lama, who received the 2009 Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis last month, bumped heads with U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sat Oct 10, 2009

Post Politics

Everybody Loves Steve

From the Appeal : A telephone conference call with U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., drew 4,407 callers Wednesday night to discuss health care, Afghanistan troop levels, first-time home buying and a request for a town hall-style meeting with veterans.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Post Politics

Steve Cohen Allows Us To Bury Our Friends In The Military

From the Appeal : The House passed a defense authorization bill today that expands the size of the armed forces and contains a provision by U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

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