April 1999 News Archive
Congressman Gordon Fights Nuclear Waste Dump in Oak Ridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bill cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon requiring the Department of Energy to build both a temporary and a permanent nuclear waste storage facility in Nevada passed a House subcommittee this week.
Gordon Seeks $18 Million To Renovate York VA
WASHINGTON D.C.--Citing a critical need to refurbish the aging hospital, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon requested $18 million for the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro during testimony before a House subcommittee today.
Congressman Gordon Signs Petition Forcing Consideration of Bipartisan Campaign-Finance Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has signed a petition that would force a debate and vote on the House floor concerning campaign-finance reform, an issue generating much talk but little action so far.
FCC Adopts New Rules To Protect Telephone Customers
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Applauding new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission making telephone bills easier to understand, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said the action is long overdue.
Congressman Gordon Seeks $5.5 Million For Battlefield
WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is seeking $5.5 million to renovate the Stones River National Battlefield's Visitors' Center and acquire additional land inside the Civil War park's authorized boundaries.
House Approves Ed-Flex Bill By Overwhelming Margin
WASHINGTON, D.C.--A bill allowing local school systems more flexibility in the way they spend federal money passed the House today by an overwhelming 368-57 vote, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Seeks To Increase PILT Funding
April 21, 1999, WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is supporting legislation asking Congress to more than double money paid local jurisdictions for land owned by the federal government.
Congressman Gordon Fights Nuclear Waste Dump At Oak Ridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bill cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon prohibiting the Department of Energy from building a nuclear waste storage facility at Oak Ridge passed the House's Commerce Committee on Wednesday.
Gordon Supports Funding Increase For NASA Education Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Funding for NASA academic programs could substantially increase if a bill introduced Thursday gains congressional approval, said U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon, who's cosponsoring the legislation.
Gordon Says Science Program Charges Unfounded
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon rejected complaints that a major science project planned for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory may not meet its goals and needs to be delayed.
Congressman Gordon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate Emerging Digital Signature Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon introduced legislation Tuesday that would establish uniform parameters and guidelines for federal agencies using digital signatures to authenticate electronically formatted documents.
In-patient Acute Medicine Will Stay At York VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Department of Veterans Affairs officials have decided to keep in-patient acute medicine at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro despite an earlier proposal to move the service to Nashville, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
