The newly confirmed head of the U.S. Commerce Department says the music industry is what makes Nashville stand out. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is touring the country and made a stop in Nashville Wednesday.
President Adopts Corker/Warner Plan To Wind Down Fannie And Freddie
Sen. Bob Corker’s plan to wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac picked up a presidential endorsement Tuesday. The Tennessee Republican has been working for more than a year with a Democrat Mark Warner of Virginia on a way to end the mortgage giants.
Corker Takes Veiled Jab At Tea Party Senators
Republican Senator Bob Corker says Tennesseans should be leery of some of his colleagues considering runs for president.
Sen. Corker: Good Call On Arming Syrian Rebels, But Vet First
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says he supports President Obama’s decision to arm moderate rebel groups in Syria. It’s an idea the senator has warmed up to only recently. The White House announced yesterday that the US would provide direct support to the opposition, saying there’s confirmation that the Syrian government has chemical weapons.
TN Chamber, Farm Bureau: We Need Immigrants Who Can Stay
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau stood side-by-side with immigrant advocates Thursday to ask the U.S. Senate to pass immigration reform being considered this week. The organizations say they need the workers.
Corker Says He’s A Concerned Verizon Customer
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says he’s a Verizon customer, and he’s not so sure he wants the National Security Agency keeping tabs on his call history.
TN Gun Control Advocates Ask Senators To Reconsider Background Checks
Tennessee’s two Republican senators have been dealmakers in the past, and gun control activists are asking them to cross the aisle again and support expanded background checks.
Corker Not So Satisfied With Obama Administration’s Benghazi Response After All
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker wants more answers from the Obama Administration on last year’s attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. It’s a dramatic shift on the issue from the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Corker Plays A Round With The President
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker started his week on the golf course, playing a round with President Obama at Andrews Air Force Base.
Senator Corker To Help Work Out Differences On Financial Reform Bills
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker is getting one more chance to leave his imprint on the financial reform legislation winding its way thorough Congress.
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