Press Releases

Information from Army Corps of Engineers on Flooding in West Tennessee

The Mississippi Valley Division and its districts have launched a new Facebook page to provide accurate, timely information on the 2011 flood. The page link is: http://www.facebook.com/OperationWatershed2011.

Fincher Votes To Prohibit Taxpayer Funded Abortions

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) voted in favor of House Resolution 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.

Rep. Fincher On Army Corps of Engineers Decision To Open Birds Point Floodway

Washington, DC – Following the Army Corps of Engineers decision last night to artificially open the Birds Point levee and use the floodway in order to prevent a more catastrophic event, Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-Frog Jump) issued the following statement: “The decision to open the levee at Birds Point was indeed a difficult one in which I ultimately hoped could be avoided. I commend Major General Walsh for his leadership and decisive action in attempt to avoid a more catastrophic event. I will continue to monitor the situation in all of communities along the Mississippi and do everything I can to ensure the people of Tennessee continue to receive the help and support needed.”

Rep. Fincher’s Statement On The Death Of Osama Bin Laden

Frog Jump, TN – Following the news that Osama Bin Laden has been killed, Congressman Stephen Fincher (R-TN) issued the following statement: “Osama Bin Laden’s death provides closure to all Americans who were affected by the tragic events on September 11, 2001. For the families who lost those near and dear to them after the evil attacks, they can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice has been done.

Rep. Fincher Calls On Army Corps of Engineers To Take Every Needed Action To Protect Tennesseans

Frog Jump, TN - Following Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s decision to file a temporary restraining order preventing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from artificially crevassing the Birds Point levee and using that floodway in the event of high floodwaters, Congressman Fincher and Senators Corker and Alexander sent a letter to Army Corps of Engineers Major General Michael Walsh urging him to make every effort possible to protect the entirety of the Mississippi River Valley.

High Water in the Mississippi River **Updated**

Forecast indicates that we will move into flood stage at Georgetown and Clarendon (AR) on the White River. Phase I and Phase II stages at these locations will not be reached during the five day forecast. Lower Mississippi River at Memphis (TN) will move into Phase I between Thursday and Friday. Helena (AR) will move into flood stage on Thursday and Phase I on Friday.

High Water in the Mississippi River **Updated**

High Water in the Mississippi River

In light of the high waters in the Mississippi River, here are the latest updates provided by the Army Corps of Engineers, including area reports for Tennessee

Fincher Statement On The FY2011 Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (TN-08) issued the following statement on H.R. 1743, Making Appropriations for Department of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies for FY2011: “After careful review of the bipartisan agreement to cut nearly $40 billion from the federal budget this year and hearing from my constituents back home, I decided to cast my vote in favor of this legislation.

Fincher Votes To Repeal Wasteful ObamaCare Spending

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Stephen Fincher (TN-08) voted today to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund. This fund, established by Obamacare, provides the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary with a slush fund to administer and spend federal funds without further Congressional Approval.