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2 hrs ago | The Huffington Post

Strict Gun Control Measure Under Fire

A group of Connecticut organizations that support gun rights, pistol permit holders and gun sellers has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Gov.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Capitol Hill (Washington, DC), Washington, DC, US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican

Wed May 22, 2013

The Tennessean

Sen. Lamar Alexander lists millions in assets for 2012

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander listed assets in 2012 valued between $6.6 million and $19.2 million, a personal financial disclosure report released Wednesday showed.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican, Knoxville, TN, Mortgage, Personal Finance

Cape Cod Times

Dimon prevails, keeps chairman role

There was a time in Washington when Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, was regarded as the sage of Wall Street.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US Senate, Republican

The Hill

Obama's inspired choice for US Trade Representative

One the same day the construction workers hoisted a flag-bedecked spire to the top of the new One World Trade Center in New York City, President Obama unveiled his Cabinet appointments for Commerce secretary and the United States Trade Representative in Washington, D.C. As was long expected, Penny Pritzker was tapped to take over at Commerce.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US Senate, Republican

Chattanoogan.com

Congressional Delegation Asks For Details On Medicare Policy "That...

Members of the Tennessee United States Congressional delegation today called on the administration "to provide details on its policy of awarding Medicare contracts to businesses not licensed in Tennessee, a violation of the administration's bid policy and a violation of Tennessee state law." The members write: "We recently received reports that ... (more)

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Marsha Blackburn, Representative Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann, Tennessee

ABC News

New Evidence of Iran Support to Assad, While Congress Moves to Arm Rebels

The United States has new evidence that Iran and Hezbollah have direct involvement with the Syrian regime, a senior State Department official told reporters traveling with Secretary of State John Kerry in Oman.

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Related Topix: Terrorism, Robert Menendez, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Republican, Senator Rand Paul

Tue May 21, 2013

The Tennessean

Vanderbilt poll finds growing support for same-sex marriage

About half of Tennesseans support legal recognition of same-sex couples, an apparent shift in their views as states across the country have moved toward allowing gay marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Tennessee, Gay/Lesbian, Vanderbilt University, US News, US Supreme Court, US Politics, US Senate, Republican

The Miami Herald

Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to provide weapons to rebels battling the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the first time lawmakers have endorsed the aggressive U.S. military step of arming the opposition in the 2-year-old civil war.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Bob Menendez

WTVF Nashville

House passes 2-year moratorium on dam barriers

The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a 2-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Ed Whitfield, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Senator Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Tennessee Government, Tennessee

Domestic Fuel

Foreign Fuels Reduction Act - Good for Biofuels?

Mixed emotions are emanating from the introduction of the " Foreign Fuels Reduction Act, " introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Bob Corker .

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Joe Manchin, US Senate, Democrat, Republican, Biofuel, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

Mon May 20, 2013

The Tennessean

Help NLRB protect workers' rights

Most people in Tennessee don't even know what the National Labor Relations Board is.

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Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander

Clarksville Online

Clarksville Residents Assistance needed for FEMA Appeal

Clarksville Citizens, you may have read recently that the costs to customers of Clarksville Gas and Water are going up to cover the debt that was taken out to rebuild the Waste Water Treatment Plant after the 2010 Flood.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Clarksville, TN, US Politics, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Marsha Blackburn, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy

Sun May 19, 2013

Knoxville News Sentinel

Tennessee Congressmen struggling with internet sales tax decision

U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. is getting a lot of opinions from a lot of people as he weighs the pros and cons of taxing items purchased over the Internet.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, John Duncan, Representative Chuck Fleischmann , Representative Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann, Representative David Roe, Representative Scott DesJarlais, US Senate

Sat May 18, 2013

Nooga.com

On CNN, Sen. Bob Corker calls for "public explanation" of cash payouts to Afghan president

Appearing on CNN Friday, Sen. Bob Corker continued to push for a public explanation regarding secret suitcases full of cash paid out by the U.S. to Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Chattanooga, TN

Chattanoogan.com

Street Closings Announced For The Weekend

ML King Boulevard between Market Street and Georgia Avenue and Market Street between East 8th Street and ML King Boulevard will be closed from 5:30 p.m.-midnight on Friday, for the Nightfall Concert Series.

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Related Topix: Chattanooga, TN, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican

Chattanoogan.com

PHOTOS: Annual Police Memorial Rites

Local events planned for the 40th anniversary with National Emergency Medical Services Week.

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Fri May 17, 2013

National Public Radio

Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria

According to The New York Times , "Russia has sent advanced antiship cruise missiles to Syria, a move that illustrates the depth of its support for the Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad, American officials said Thursday." The Wall Street Journal reports that "Russia has sent a dozen or more warships to patrol waters near its naval ... (more)

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Related Topix: Vladimir Putin, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican

WMC-TV Memphis

Immigration reform round-table to be held Monday

Latino Memphis is hosting an immigration reform round-table discussion Monday. It is a topic that has fired up a national debate.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Shelby County, TN, Luttrell, TN, US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican, University of Memphis

Chattanoogan.com

Tennessee Chamber Chorus Concerts To Be Performed June 3 And 4

The Tennessee Chamber Chorus will perform Atlantic Crossings, a concert of choral music from both the United Kingdom and the United States on Monday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. at St.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Europe, World News, United Kingdom, Signal Mountain, TN, Chattanooga, TN

Chattanoogan.com

Special Olympics In Cleveland Cancelled Due To Projected Weather

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott led a special memorial service Friday to honor Tennessee state troopers and other law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

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