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17 hrs ago | The Memphis Flyer

The Grapes Go Sour: The 6th District's Gordon Becomes the...

Not two weeks after-his 8th District colleague John Tanner opted to spend more time with his family , U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John Tanner, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bart Gordon, Republican, Zach Wamp, Jim Cooper

Sun Dec 13, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel

Credit checks keep jobless unemployed

In the murky waters of the labor pool, a toothy surprise is waiting for unemployed Floridians who've fallen behind on their bills.

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Related Topix: Orlando Metro, Orlando, FL, Lake Mary, FL, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Volusia County, FL

Fri Dec 11, 2009

The Tennessean

Guest editorial: Animals deserve better treatment

The horses stabled at Nashville's fairgrounds after being found starving on a Tennessee farm were destined for slaughterhouses in Mexico and Canada and then to tables in Europe and Asia.

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

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

House spending bill includes funds for National Guard, St. Jude, airport

A consolidated spending bill passed this afternoon for the budget year that began in October includes money for the Tennessee National Guard unit stationed at Memphis International Airport; other airport improvements; St.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John Tanner, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Government, Tennessee, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Tue Dec 08, 2009

InvestmentNews

Financial planners tell House: Don't put us under Finra

More than 1,000 financial planners contacted members of the House to oppose a provision in financial-reform legislation that could put many advisory firms under the jurisdiction of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barney Frank, Democrat

Thu Dec 03, 2009

The Memphis Flyer

Naifeh's Name is Floated for 8th District Congressional Race

The newest name being talked about in some quarters as a possible Democratic candidate for Congress in Tennessee's 8th congressional district is state Representative Jimmy Naifeh of Covington.

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Related Topix: US News, Covington, TN, US Politics, John Tanner, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Memphis Commercial Appeal

White earns GOP bid for House Dist. 83 seat

Mark White edged out two GOP opponents Tuesday to win the Republican primary for the state House District 83 seat.

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

Tue Dec 01, 2009

MyFoxMemphis

Healthcare Advocates Discuss The Med

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - At a glance, you might find the pictures of natural foods that line the wall of the Market Cafe in downtown Memphis as a subliminal suggestion of a desired lifestyle.

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

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Four Memphis post office branches still on possible closure list

Four Memphis post offices remained on a list for possible closure today as the U.S. Postal Service announced it has whittled the total number nationwide from 3,300 to 241.

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

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Examiner.com

Bad credit? No job for you

Many jobless Americans are unaware that companies are checking their credit history as part of a background check for employment.

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

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Commercial Appeal

Cohen hears Memphis veterans' complaints about VA in town-hall meeting

Felix Griggs and a crowd of Memphis veterans express their opinion of troop withdrawals during a town hall meeting held at The Links at Whitehaven Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Post Politics

Steve Works To Make The DREAM Work

Rep. Cohen signs on to an important piece of legislation for the pro-immigration crowd: We are so pleased to announce that Rep.

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

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Wave Newspapers

The Soulvine: Where credit is due

Royce Esters and the National Association for Equal Justice in America have latched onto a timely and troublesome issue: The widespread practice in which people are being denied jobs because they have subpar credit ratings.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Los Angeles County, CA, Opinion

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Memphis Flyer

From Then 'Til Now

Space in this issue doesn't permit anything like the full compass of what it's been like to cover the politics of this locality, and - many times more than tangentially - of the state and nation, courtesy of the Memphis Flyer , for lo, these last 20 years.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Prison, Federal Prisons, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Harold Ford, Knoxville, TN

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...

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

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