July 2005 News Archives
Proposal From Reps. Gordon And Cooper To Help
More Businesses Opt For Geothermal Energy
July 6, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new proposal from U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon and Jim Cooper would encourage more businesses to choose energy-saving, clean geothermal energy heat pump systems when building or renovating their facilities.
Gordon Says Smyrna Greenway Construction Progressing Nicely
July 7, 2005, SMYRNA – Smyrna residents soon will be able to spend their summer evenings walking along the first leg of the city’s new greenway, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon, who secured federal funding for the project.
Gordon Optimistic On Eve of Shuttle Launch
July 12, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – As he prepares to travel to Florida for Wednesday’s launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon remains hopeful that the return to flight will be a success.
Proposed Changes At 118th Airlift Wing May Be Unconstitutional
July, 15, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Department’s proposed changes at Air National Guard bases in Tennessee may be unconstitutional, said U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.
Duck River Electric Receives $26 Million USDA Rural Development Loan
July 14, 2005, SHELBYVILLE – A $26,300,000 loan from USDA Rural Development will allow Duck River Electric Membership Corporation to improve its existing utility system and provide service to new members, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.
House Approves Measure To Link Middle Tennessee’s Greenways
July 14, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for legislation today (July 14, 2005) that directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to link Rutherford County’s greenways with Nashville’s greenway.
National Park Service Grant Will Preserve Castalian Springs Site
July 18, 2005, CASTALIAN SPRINGS – A $329,250 grant from the National Park Service will help preserve a Castalian Springs archaeological site, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.
$690,044 HUD Grant Funds Murfreesboro’s Community Development Programs
July 18, 2005, MURFREESBORO – A $690,044 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant will enable Murfreesboro’s Community Development office to provide home ownership and rehabilitation assistance and family services to eligible residents, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
Gordon Supports Measures To Curb Meth Smuggling
July 20, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing his fight against methamphetamine abuse, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted in favor of two measures aimed at curbing the influx of internationally-produced meth.
Discovery Launch Signals Great Day For NASA
July 26, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon today (Tuesday) praised the NASA crew, scientists and support staff for a successful return to flight with the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Gordon Votes For Tennessee Jobs, Against CAFTA
July 27, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerned about the loss of jobs in Tennessee, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted against the Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Gordon Secures $400,000 For State’s Civil War Heritage Area
July 28, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $400,000 in federal funding for the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area to promote tourism and economic development across the state.
Federal Grant Funds Computers, Software For Smyrna Police
July 28, 2005, SMYRNA – A $13,845 U.S. Department of Justice grant will enable the Smyrna Police Department to purchase six laptop computers and software for its traffic division, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
Federal Funding Will Benefit Livingston And Overton County
July 29, 2005, LIVINGSTON – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to secure $40,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the Courthouse Square Committee install decorative paving that will be used for crosswalks.
Gordon Secures $2 Million For Putnam Rail Trail
July 29, 2005, COOKEVILLE – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to secure $2 million in federal funding to help Cookeville and Monterey construct a recreational nature trail along the Nashville and Eastern Railroad line.
Gordon Secures $520,000 For Robertson County Greenway, Interchange
July 29, 2005, SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to secure federal funding for a new interchange on Interstate 65 near Highland Road, as well as for expansion of Springfield’s greenway.
Federal Funding To Benefit Rutherford County
July 29, 2005, MURFREESBORO – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has helped to secure more than $20.7 million in federal funding for transportation projects in Rutherford County.
Gordon Secures $1.2 Million For Sumner County Projects
July 29, 2005, GALLATIN – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to secure more than $1.2 million in federal funding for transportation projects in Sumner County.
