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When the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved sweeping changes to healthcare, Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper was the only one from the Tennessee’s delegation to support it, though he says much of the legislation is still deeply flawed.

Nearly 100 small business owners traveled to Washington D.C. this week in support of a public option as part of a healthcare overhaul.

Tennessee’s Blue Dog Democrats say they have begun reviewing the nearly $900 billion health care overhaul bill.

Tennessee Republican Phil Roe is looking for ways to get high-quality teachers in low-performing schools.

As Congress looks at different ways to punish Iran for hiding its nuclear facilities, Nashville Democrat Jim Cooper wants to make sure any possible sanctions are coordinated with other countries.

Tennessee Republican Senator Bob Corker says fixing Medicare is not getting enough attention in the health care reform debate.

As the Obama Administration rethinks Afghanistan policy, two Tennessee lawmakers say they are open to new ideas.

In just two weeks, the current highway bill will expire. Some in Congress want bold action – but others say now isn’t the time for more big spending.

Tennessee lawmakers were grilled about their insurance coverage at town hall meetings throughout the summer. Congress and other federal workers have a lot of choices when it comes to their health care plans. Many Americans want the same options. From our Capitol Hill bureau in Washington, Sara Sciammacco reports on the coverage Tennessee lawmakers get and whether it is feasible to give every American the same.