May 2004 News Archive
$2 Million Federal Loan Allows Industrial Park Improvements
May 27, 2004, HARTSVILLE – A $2 million U.S. Department of Agriculture loan will enable the Four Lake Regional Industrial Authority to make substantial infrastructure improvements to the Hartsville/TVA Industrial Park, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
Battlefield Receives Federal Grant To Eradicate Invasive Plant
May 25, 2004, MURFREESBORO – The Stones River National Battlefield has been awarded a $20,000 federal grant to help get rid of an invasive plant that chokes out natural vegetation, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Federal Probe Shows Worrisome Staffing Trend At York, Nashville VA
May 24, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Findings from a federal probe confirm that the number of patients treated at the York and the Nashville VA hospitals has increased 7 percent while medical-care staff at the two hospitals has decreased, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
House Approves New National Guard Facility At Smyrna Airport
May 20, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured a $935,000 Department of Defense authorization for the planning and design of a new Joint Armed Forces Reserve Center at Smyrna.
Middle Tennessee Residents Express Concern About Job Security
May 18, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Middle Tennessee residents of the Sixth Congressional District told U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon that job security remains a priority for them at a time when college tuition, health care costs and grocery prices are soaring.
Gordon Explores Avenues To Fight Tennessee’s Meth Problem
May 12, 2004, GALLATIN – Methamphetamine abuse in the state has local communities scrambling for ways to cope with a highly addictive habit that causes tremendous amounts of collateral damage, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Invites Middle Tennessee Residents To Call Free Of Charge
May 7, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has set aside Friday, May 14, for Middle Tennessee residents of the Sixth Congressional District to call him free of charge and discuss issues or problems.
Gordon Hosts Meth Abuse Discussion
May 6, 2004, GALLATIN – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon will host a roundtable discussion with local, state and federal officials concerning ways to fight the growing methamphetamine problem in Tennessee on Monday (May 10) at Volunteer State Community College.
NEA Grant Will Support Folklorist At Cannon Arts Center
May 6, 2004, WOODBURY – The Arts Center of Cannon County will use a $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support its folklorist position, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.
Gordon Remains 'Fastest Member Of Congress'
May 5, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite a stubborn sinus infection, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon proved once again he is the "Fastest Member of Congress" by winning the 23nd annual Capital Challenge today (Wednesday, May 5), making him undefeated in 16 races.
