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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.