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September 2008

• Statement from U.S. Rep Bart Gordon on dramatic rise in gas prices (September 12, 2008)
• Pentagon Memorial Park to be dedicated on September 11 (September 4, 2008)
• Federal funding to create MTSU center to improve youth physical fitness (September 4, 2008)
• Rickman Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 3, 2008)

August 2008

• Rutherford law enforcement agencies awarded federal grant (August 29, 2008)
• Marshall County expands water system with nearly $4.8 million in federal funds (August 29, 2008)
• Macon County expands water supply with over $3.3 million in federal funds (August 29, 2008)
• $1.1 million FEMA award helps cover Macon utility repairs (August 26, 2008)
• $1.1 million FEMA award helps cover Sumner utility repairs (August 26, 2008)
• $1.1 million FEMA award helps cover Trousdale utility repairs (August 26, 2008)
• Federal grant aids Jackson anti-drug efforts (August 26, 2008)
• Speculation in Energy Markets Costing Consumers (August 22, 2008)
• Gordon views hydrogen car, increased domestic production as energy solutions (August 18, 2008)
• Middle Tennessee to benefit from being part of Tennessee Valley Corridor (August 15, 2008)
• Portland Public Library to receive help caring for historic collections (August 6, 2008)
• Oaklands and Sam Davis to receive help caring for historic collections (August 6, 2008)
• Gordonsville Fire Deprtment Receives Federal Grant (August 6, 2008)
• DeKalb County Fire Deprtment Receives Federal Grant (August 6, 2008)
• Federal grant helps UCDD to educate Middle Tennessee seniors about Medicare (August 6, 2008)
• Federal grant aids Rutherford anti-drug efforts (August 6, 2008)
• Gordon Votes For Improvements In Veterans Care (August 1, 2008)

July 2008

• Gordon Votes To Address Skyrocketing College Costs (July 31, 2008)
• Gordon Votes To Curb Speculation Into Energy Markets (July 30, 2008)
• Murfreesboro Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (July 30, 2008)
• Social Security Calculator Eases Retirement Planning (July 29, 2008)
• Gordon Votes To Put More Oil On Marketplace (July 24, 2008)
• Gordon's 911 Public Safety Bill Becomes Law (July 23, 2008)
• Federal grant to aid tourism in Middle Tennessee (July 21, 2008)
• Gordon Votes For DRILL Act (July 17, 2008)
• House Approves Bill To Boost Economic Development in Middle Tennessee (July 16, 2008)
• Grant will help MTSU recruit teachers and boost U.S. competitiveness (July 8, 2008)
• Seniors And Veterans Can Still File For Economic Stimulus (July 2, 2008)

June 2008

• Gordon’s 911 Bill Headed To President’s Desk (June 23, 2008)
• Gordon Says Health IT Needed To Reduce Costs And Errors (June 4, 2008)

May 2008

• Gordon Calls For Iraqis To Step Up Support Of U.S. Troops (May 23, 2008)
• House Passes Bills To Improve Services For Veterans (May 23, 2008)
• $525,000 Federal Loan Helps Bangham Utility Maintain Water Lines (May 23, 2008)
• Tax Relief Bill Extends Tennessee’s Sales Tax Deduction (May 21, 2008)
• Gordon’s Nuclear Waste Bill Gets Congressional Hearing (May 20, 2008)
• Gordon Votes To Combat Rising Gas Prices (May 14, 2008)
• Gordon Chairs Congressional Hearing On Water Supply Challenges (May 14, 2008)
• Gordon Pushes Youth Suicide Prevention During Mental Health Month (May 14, 2008)
• Committee Plans Action on Gordon’s Bill to Prohibit Nuclear Waste Imports (May 13, 2008)
• NEA Grant Allows Arts Center to Preserve Southeastern Folk Culture (May 5, 2008)

April 2008

• Nuke Waste Decision Highlights Need For Gordon’s Bill (April 23, 2008)
• House Approves Gordon’s Women’s Health Bill (April 8, 2008)

March 2008

• FEMA Registration Deadline Approaching (March 24, 2008)
• Local Educators Attend NASA Shuttle Launch And Workshops (March 20, 2008)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Ban Importation Of Foreign-Generated Nuclear Waste (March 13, 2008)
• Committee Advances Gordon’s Women’s Health Bill (March 13, 2008)
• Bill Gates Addresses U.S. Competitiveness With Gordon’s Committee (March 12, 2008)
• NRC Extends Comment Period On Nuclear Waste Proposal (March 5, 2008)
• Local Educators To Attend NASA Workshop, Shuttle Launch (March 4, 2008)

February 2008

• Gordon’s Committee Clears Border Security Bill (February 27, 2008)
• SBA OffersLoans For Those Affected By Storms (February 27, 2008)
• Gordon’s Fight Against Importing Foreign Nuclear Waste Gains Momentum (February 26, 2008)
• Center Hill Lake Levels To Be Lowered During Repairs To Dam (February 25, 2008)
• Southeast Community Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (February 25, 2008)
• FEMA Assistance Available To Storm Victims, Communities (February 8, 2008)
• Electricity Service On Way For Some, But Others Still Waiting (February 6, 2008)
• Castalian Springs Post Office Destroyed But Mail Service Will Continue (February 6, 2008)
• Statement from U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon on Tornado Damage In Tennessee (February 6, 2008)
• Gordon Questions Plan To Import Nuclear Waste Into U.S. (February 4, 2008)

January 2008

• Gordon Wants To Close Loophole In Sex Offender Registration (January 22, 2008)
• Gordon Praises Release of Veterans Health Care Funding (January 18, 2008)
• Gordon Reminds Tennesseans To Take Sales Tax Deduction (January 16, 2008)
• Gordon Finds Success In First Year As Chairman (January 15, 2008)
• TTU Professor Awarded NEH Fellowship To Complete Book On Choctaw (January 7, 2008)
• Gordon Encourages Attendance At Center Hill Meetings (January 4, 2008)
• Genesis House Helps Domestic Violence Victims With Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)
• Murfreesboro Housing Authority Helps Mentally Disabled With Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)
• Cookeville Police Department To Buy Equipment With Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)
• Domestic Violence Program Provides Housing With Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)
• East 52 Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)
• Ridgetop Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (January 2, 2008)

December 2007

• Gordon Secures Funding For Conservation Efforts (December 21, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $1.1 Million To Combat Meth In Tennessee (December 20, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $980,000 For Battlefield Improvements (December 20, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $1.6 Million For TTU Science, Research Efforts (December 20, 2007)
• Gordon, Alexander Secure $1.8 Million For MTSU Health, Science Programs (December 19, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $389,000 For Overton Library (December 19, 2007)
• Energy Bill Preserves Gordon’s Measures (December 18, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $98,440 To Restore Historic Lewisburg Building (December 18, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Tax Relief For Middle Class Families (December 13, 2007)
• Gordon's Meth Bill Headed To President's Desk (December 12, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Veterans Benefits And Services (December 12, 2007)
• Gordon's Bills Included In House Energy Bill (December 6, 2007)
• Unanswered Questions Surround Nuclear Waste Importation (December 5, 2007)

November 2007

• Gordon Encourages Attendance At Putnam Meeting On Center Hill Repairs (November 30, 2007)
• TVA Taking Public Comments On Putnam Transmission Line (November 30, 2007)
• Gordon: Foreign Nuclear Waste Has No Place In Tennessee (November 29, 2007)
• Almaville Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (November 21, 2007)
• Gordon Chairs Hearing On Technology Needed To Secure Borders (November 15, 2007)
• House Approves Funding For MTSU Transportation Hub (November 15, 2007)
• Blue Dogs Recognize Gordon's Fiscal Leadership (November 14, 2007)
• House Approves Funds For Improvements at Stones River Battlefield (November 14, 2007)
• House Approves Gordon's Bill To Shore Up 911 Service (November 13, 2007)
• Gordon Accepting Service Academy Applications (November 9, 2007)
• Hartsville Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (November 9, 2007)
• Gordon Secures $1.6 Million For TTU Army Research (November 8, 2007)
• House Approves $250,000 For Overton Library (November 7, 2007)
• House Approves Funding For MTSU Health Programs (November 7, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Bill to Secure Borders, Improve Enforcement (November 6, 2007)
• Gordon: Preserve The Stories of Our Veterans (November 5, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Modernize Outdated Mining Law (November 1, 2007)

October 2007

• Gordon's Committee Asks Questions About NASA Air Safety Survey (October 31, 2007)
• Gordon's 911 Safety Bill Approved By Committee (October 30, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Border Technology Legislation (October 29, 2007)
• Committee Clears Gordon's Health IT Bill (October 24, 2007)
• Gordon Continues Support for Civil War Heritage Area (October 24, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Improve Care For Returning Vets (October 23, 2007)
• Gordon Seeks Copy Of Aviation Safety Report (October 23, 2007)
• House Approves Gordon's Energy Bill (October 22, 2007)
• Gordon Honors Space Age Anniversary (October 17, 2007)
• House Approves Vision Care For Kids Act (October 16, 2007)
• Gordon's Energy Bill Cleared For House Vote (October 16, 2007)
• Gordon: Energy Technology Will Benefit Security, Environment And Consumers (October 11, 2007)
• House Approves Child Safety Bills (October 10, 2007)
• Gordon's Public Safety Bill Advances In Committee (October 10, 2007)
• Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (October 4, 2007)
• Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (October 4, 2007)
• $80,000 Federal Grant Helps Macon County To Repair Homes (October 3, 2007)

September 2007

• West End Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 27, 2007)
• Millersville Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 27, 2007)
• Gordon's Commitee Examines Ways To Improve Healthcare IT (September 26, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Help Children Endangered By Meth (September 25, 2007)
• MTSU Receives $227,904 Federal Grant To Fund McNair Program (September 20, 2007)
• Portland Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 20, 2007)
• Experts Say Gordon's 911 Bill Will Ensure Public Safety (September 19, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For FDA Bill Addressing Food Safety Issues (September 19, 2007)
• Gordon's Committee Examines Bridge Safety Research Research (September 19, 2007)
• Shelbyville Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 19, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Help More Americans Become Homeowners (September 18, 2007)
• Congress Working To Stop Trucking Program Amidst Safety Concerns (September 14, 2007)
• Lebanon Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 12, 2007)
• Congress Passes Bill To Reduce College Costs (September 11, 2007)
• Federal Grant Helps WCTE TV Finish Digital Transition (September 10, 2007)
• Center Hill Team Makes Recommendations To Ensure Dam's Safety (September 7, 2007)
• DeKalb County Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (September 6, 2007)
• Gordon Blasts Decision To Allow Mexican Trucks On Nation's Roads (September 5, 2007)
• Sumner Law Enfrorcement Agencies Awarded Three Federal Grants (September 4, 2007)

August 2007

• Gordon Honored For Fight Against Underage Drinking And Drunk Driving (August 31, 2007)
• Rutherford Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Three Federal Grants (August 31, 2007)
• Alexander, Gordon Tout Bill To Keep America's "Brainpower Advantage" (August 30, 2007)
• Local Leaders Unveil Plan To Bring High-Tech Jobs To Rutherford County (August 29, 2007)
• Gordon Helps Kick Off Tech Corridor's Efforts To Bring Jobs To Region (August 28, 2007)
• Federal Grant Allows Sheriff's Department To Help Mentally Ill (August 28, 2007)
• Cookeville Graduates Lend A Hand In Gordon's D.C. Office (August 24, 2007)
• Enhanced Border Enforcement A Step In Right Direction, Says Gordon (August 23, 2007)
• Grant Allows Lebanon Police To Add Manpower To Streets (August 21, 2007)
• Gordon's Committee Welcomes Help From TTU Professor (August 17, 2007)
• Gordon's Competitiveness Bill Signed Into Law By President (August 9, 2007)
• Gordon Briefed By Corps On Center Hill Dam Repairs (August 7, 2007)
• House Approves Funding For Army Research At TTU (August 6, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Groundbreaking Energy Independence Efforts (August 4, 2007)
• Gordon Looking To Help Prevent Future Bridge Tragedies (August 3, 2007)
• Gordon's Competitiveness Bill Moving Through Congress (August 2, 2007)
• USDA Declares Disaster Designation For Tennessee’s Drought Conditions (August 2, 2007)
• Putnam County EMS Receives Federal Grant (August 2, 2007)
• Gordon and Alexander Complete $43 Billion Legislation to Keep America's "Brainpower Advantage" (August 1, 2007)

July 2007

• Gordon to Lead House Conference on Competitiveness Bill (July 31, 2007)
• Moss VFD Purchases Equipment with Federal Grant (July 30, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for MTSU's Science, Aviation Efforts (July 30, 2007)
• Congress Approves 9/11 Commission Recommendations (July 30, 2007)
• House Approves $800,000 for TTU STEM Center (July 27, 2007)
• Gordon Praises Recommendations of Veterans Commission (July 27, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for Transportation Hub at MTSU (July 27, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for Tennessee's Meth Fight (July 26, 2007)
• House Approves $1 Million For Battlefield Improvements (July 25, 2007)
• $30,000 Federal Loan Helps Child Care Center Improve Playgrounds (July 23, 2007)
• CPB Grant Helps WCTE-TV Transition from Analong to Digital (July 20, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for Health Programs at MTSU (July 19, 2007)
• USDA Aid Available for Nursery Losses (July 18, 2007)
• House Approves Funds for Greenway Planning (July 18, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for Overton Library (July 18, 2007)
• House Approves Funding for TTU Energy Research (July 18, 2007)
• Gordon Continues Support Of Drought Relief (July 13, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Reduce College Costs (July 12, 2007)
• Federal Grant Aids Economic Development In Bedford And Marshall (July 11, 2007)
• $16 Million Federal Loan Will Expand Electricity In Overton County (July 11, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Bill To Prevent Illicit Use Of Ag Chemicals (July 10, 2007)
• Gordon Asks For Prompt Response To Governor's Request For Drought Aid (July 9, 2007)

June 2007

• House Approves Funding For Historic Lewisburg Building (June 28, 2007)
• Gordon Honored For Battlefield Preservation Efforts (June 26, 2007)
• $1.31 Million In Federal Funds Allows Flat Creek Water Co-op To Expand Services (June 26, 2007)
• Gordon Applauds New Alternative Energy Facility In Tennessee (June 26, 2007)
• Agricultural Disaster Relief Avaiable For April Freeze (June 20, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Bills To Boost Small Businesses (June 20, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Improve Services To Veterans (June 15, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Beef Up Border Security (June 15, 2007)
• House Approves Bill To Protect Consumers From Phone Scams (June 13, 2007)
• EPA, State Answer Gordon's Questions About Landfill (June 12, 2007)
• Gordon's Committee Holds Hearing On Offshoring (June 12, 2007)
• Gordon Says Passport Rules Suspension Will Ease Strain On Travelers (June 8, 2007)
• Counties Receive Disaster Designation (June 8, 2007)
• House Votes To Improve STEM Education And Boost Energy Research (June 6, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Internet Safety Legislation (June 6, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Reduce Health Care Costs And Improve Care (June 5, 2007)
• $450,000 Federal Loan Helps Shiroki Expand, Create 400 Jobs (June 1, 2007)
• $138,600 Americorps Grant Funds Tutor, Mentor Positions In Overton County (June 1, 2007)
• $138,600 Americorps Grant Funds REACH Positions In Cannon County (June 1, 2007)

May 2007

• EPA Promises Gordon Response To Middle Point Request (May 31, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Prevent Teen Suicide (May 26, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Improve Benefits For Veterans And Returning Troops (May 24, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Ease Pain At Gas Pumps (May 23, 2007)
• House Approves Measure To Combat Identity Theft (May 22, 2007)
• Gordon Asks EPA To Evaluate Landfill's Safety (May 21, 2007)
• House Advances Gordon's Competitiveness, Science/Math Education Package (May 21, 2007)
• House Limits Mexican Trucks On Nation's Roads (May 17, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Improve Law Enforcement Efforts (May 16, 2007)
• Discovery Center To Receive Newton Apple Tree (May 15, 2007)
• Passport Delays May Create Headaches And Extra Costs For Travelers (May 15, 2007)
• $3.5 Million Federal Loan Will Help Trucking Company Expand (May 10, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Restore Integrity To Student Loan Program (May 9, 2007)
• Gordon Recognizes Math And Science Teachers On National Teacher Day (May 8, 2007)
• Gordon Listens To Middle Tennesseans' Concerns (May 8, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Reduce Energy and Water Consumption (May 3, 2007)

April 2007

• Gordon Votes To Prohibit Genetic Discrimination (April 25, 2007)
• NEA Grant Allows Arts Center To Preserve Southern Music Documentaries (April 25, 2007)
• Wolf Creek Peer Review Team Makes Recommendations (April 24, 2007)
• House Approves Gordon's Competitiveness Bills (April 24, 2007)
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Gordon (April 18, 2007)
• Federal Grant Allow State Veterans Home To Renovate Facility (April 18, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Taxpayer Protection Act (April 17, 2007)
• Gordon Invites Residents To Call Toll Free (April 16, 2007)
• Meth Labs On Decline But Dealers Have New Gimmicks (April 5, 2007)
• Wolf Creek Inundation Maps Now Available Online (April 5, 2007)

March 2007

• Gordon Votes To Improve Care For Wounded Service Members (March 28, 2007)
• Gordon's Math And Science Education Bill Clears Committee (March 28, 2007)
• House Approves Bills To Improve Health Care Access And Treatment (March 28, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Improve Veterans' Health Care (March 22, 2007)
• Passport Headaches Can Be Avoided By Planning Ahead, Says Gordon (March 20, 2007)
• Middle Tennessee Students Receive Academy Nominations (March 19, 2007)
• Discovery Center To Host Interactive NASA Exhibit (March 15, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Measure To Curb Abuses In Government Contracts (March 15, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Repeal Of Outdated Phone Tax (March 14, 2007)
• Gordon Wins Award For Work To Improve 911 Access (March 14, 2007)
• Gordon Seeks Action, Support To Boost U.S. Competitiveness (March 13, 2007)
• Monroe Fire And Rescue Receives Grant (March 12, 2007)
• Federal Grant Helps Provide Transportation For Upper Cumberland Residents (March 12, 2007)
• Federal Grant Helps Provide Transportation For Bedford Residents (March 12, 2007)
• Federal Grant Helps Provide Transportation For Marshall Residents (March 12, 2007)
• Gordon Supports Measure To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs (March 9, 2007)
• Gordon Honored For His Energy Legislation (March 7, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Improve Women's Health Care (March 1, 2007)
• Gordon Encourages Residents To Attend Wolf Creek Meeting (March 1, 2007)
• Murfreesboro Fire Department Receives Grant (March 1, 2007)
• Gordon Urges Residents To Contact TVA About Algood Transmission Line (March 1, 2007)

February 2007

• First Piece of Gordon's Competitiveness Package Clears Committee (February 28, 2007)
• Gordon's Committee Site Receives Highest Honor (February 27, 2007)
• HUD Grant Helps Marshall County Domestic Violence Victims (February 22, 2007)
• Salem Blackman Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant (February 22, 2007)
• HUD Grants Allow Murfreesboro To House More Homeless (February 22, 2007)
• Gordon: Expect Best But Prepare For Worst At Wolf Creek (February 21, 2007)
• Gallatin Receives $80,000 Grant For Greenway Extension (February 13, 2007)
• Gordon Encourages Residents To Study Wolf Creek Flood Maps (February 9, 2007)
• Federal Grant Helps MTSU Boost Math, Science In Local Schools (February 9, 2007)
• Gordon's Alternative Fuels Bill Clears House (February 8, 2007)
• House Approves Gordon's Meth Bill (February 7, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Improve ER Access and Care (February 7, 2007)

January 2007

• Gordon's Meth Bill Clears Science and Technology Committee (January 24, 2007)
• Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant (January 24, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Alternative Energy Legislation (January 23, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Revoke Pensions Of Corrupt Lawmakers (January 23, 2007)
• Marshall County Receives Disaster Designation (January 22, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Investment In Alternative Energy (January 18, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Cut Student Loan Interest Rates (January 17, 2007)
• Gordon: Negotiation Power Will Lower Drug Prices (January 12, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Bill To Combat Meth Abuse (January 12, 2007)
• Gordon Votes For Minimum Wage Increase (January 10, 2007)
• Gordon Introduces Legislation To Keep America Competitive (January 10, 2007)
• Gordon Votes To Implement 9/11 Recommendations (January 9, 2007)
• Gordon Casts Vote For Fiscal Responsibility (January 5, 2007)
• Gordon Sworn In, Votes For Ethics Reform (January 4, 2007)
  
  
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