Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says the federal government should be fully responsible for Medicaid, which provides health care for the poor. And he’s willing to make a trade. Alexander floated the idea during a speech to the state’s General Assembly.
Corker Compares Fiscal Cliff Vote to Eating a ‘You-Know-What Sandwich’
Tennessee’s two senators are defending their votes for a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. Both see it as means to shoring up Medicare and Social Security.
TN Senators Speak Up as GOP Reps Keep Options Open
Its no surprise Tennessee’s senators are the ones going out on a limb and talking specifics about what they could live with in a fiscal cliff deal. A Vanderbilt political science professor says they won’t be the ones making a tough vote.
Election Undecided, But College Chorus Wins
No matter who’s elected President of the United States, one thing is known – a choir from Tennessee will sing at his inauguration.
Alexander Signs on to Cooper’s ‘No Budget, No Pay’
Legislation originating from Nashville Democrat Jim Cooper has gained the support of Tennessee’s most senior Republican in Washington. Sen. Lamar Alexander says he’s signing onto the “No Budget, No Pay” act.
Alexander Maintains No Limit Position During Disclose Act Debate
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says he should be able to raise as much money as possible from whomever will give it, so long as he discloses his donors.
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