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Sen. Lamar Alexander: Congress Needs To Approve Trump’s Military Strategy In Iran

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

January 8, 2020

Members of the Tennessee congressional delegation have started to express their thoughts about the military situation in Iran. Their comments have split mostly along party lines. But, at least one Republican wants Congress to have a say in the strategy.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Donald Trump, Iran, Jim Cooper, Lamar Alexader, Mark Green, Tim Burchett

Sen. Blackburn, Rep. Green Oppose President Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Troops From Northern Syria

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 7, 2019

Members of the Tennessee delegation in Congress have come out on Monday against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The announcement, made by the president on Sunday night, has received significant pushback in the U.S.  House and Senate, even among members of his own party.

Filed Under: from Nashville to Erbil, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Kurds, Marsha Blackburn, Nashville Kurds

Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper Joins Calls To Impeach President Trump

Chas Sisk

September 24, 2019

Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper is joining calls to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. The Democratic lawmaker issued a statement Tuesday saying that “the president’s continuing misconduct” threatens the Constitution and the laws of the land. The reversal comes amid mounting pressure on Trump — centered on a recent conversation with Ukraine’s leader. Cooper’s statement […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Donald Trump, Jim Cooper

Where Tennessee’s Senators Are On The Health Care Bill

Blake Farmer

June 27, 2017

Updated 3:30 p.m.: Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker says delaying a vote on the health care bill should show that the senate wants “to get it right.” He says in a statement that he will work over the next few days to “resolve a number of legitimate issues.”

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Lamar Alexander

Here’s How Middle Tennessee Congressmen Voted On Last-Minute Spending Bill

Blake Farmer

December 12, 2014

Congresswoman Diane Black was the Nashville area’s only representative to vote for the $1.1 trillion spending bill that passed the House Thursday night.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Diane Black, Jim Cooper, Marsha Blackburn, Scott DesJarlais

Tennessee Democrats Latch Onto Report That Voter ID Laws Suppress Turnout

Blake Farmer

October 15, 2014

Republicans may be discrediting the non-partisan Government Accountability Office findings, but Democrats are holding press conferences to say, essentially, “We told you so.”

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, voter ID

Jim Cooper Breaks With Party Ranks On Syria Vote

bobby allyn

September 18, 2014

Jim Cooper surprised Democrats after he chose not to back President Barack Obama’s proposal for dealing with the Islamic State.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Syria, Tennessee Democrats, Tennessee Republicans

Cooper Signs On To Moderate Shutdown Solution. Its Chances? Well…

Blake Farmer

October 3, 2013

Nashville Democrat Jim Cooper is supporting a bi-partisan compromise to end the partial government shutdown and get 800,000 federal workers back on the job.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, shutdown

Amid Opposition, TN’s Outnumbered Democrats Say Give Obamacare Time

Blake Farmer

October 1, 2013

Congressman Jim Cooper is one of two Tennessee voices in Washington with anything good to say about Obamacare.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Obamacare

On Syria, Everyone Has An Opinion

WPLN Staff

September 5, 2013

Members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation have begun telegraphing how they may vote on US military intervention in Syria. Non-elected Middle Tennesseans weigh in as well.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Scott DesJarlais, Syria

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