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Scott DesJarlais

Rep. DesJarlais Asks For Crackdown On Patients Who Share Narcotics

Blake Farmer

July 27, 2017

Congressman Scott DesJarlais wants a crackdown on patients who share pills. The Republican who represents Murfreesboro was once a doctor himself.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: painkillers, Scott DesJarlais

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

If DesJarlais Squeaks Out GOP Primary Win, Democratic Opponent Says She’ll Lay Off His Past

Blake Farmer

August 14, 2014

State Sen. Jim Tracy’s campaign used that checkered personal history for attack ads. Apparently, it didn’t work as well as hoped, because he’s still 37 votes behind as provisional ballots are being counted one-by-one.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Tracy, Lenda Sherrell, Scott DesJarlais

We Won’t Know The Final Tally On DesJarlais/Tracy For Weeks

Blake Farmer

August 8, 2014

It could be weeks before a final outcome is determined in the race between Congressman Scott DesJarlais and state Sen. Jim Tracy. The incumbent was almost considered the underdog following revelations that he once pressured a mistress to have an abortion. And Thursday night, both men claimed victory.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Blake Fontenay, Jim Tracy, Scott DesJarlais, TN04

Tracy Declares Victory, But DesJarlais Ekes Out The Unofficial Win

Anita Bugg

August 8, 2014

Though the results are yet to be official, and most likely to be challenged, incumbent Congressman Scott DesJalais beat State Senator Jim Tracy by 35 votes.

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

Voters Split Over Forgetting DesJarlais’ Troubled Past In Reelection Bid

Blake Farmer

June 12, 2014

The most competitive congressional race in Tennessee this year may hinge on forgiveness.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Tracy, Scott DesJarlais, TN04

While Not Privy To Top Negotiations, Tennessee’s Diane Black Says She’ll Support Budget Deal

Bradley George

December 11, 2013

Tennessee Congressman Diane Black is urging her colleagues to support the two-year budget deal. The Republican from Gallatin served on the bi-partisan committee, which came up with the deal.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Diane Black, Scott DesJarlais

Congressional Watch: TN’s House Republicans Vote No On Budget Deal

Blake Farmer

October 16, 2013

Updated 10:05 pm Brentwood Republican Marsha Blackburn says she can’t support the Senate’s budget deal “in its current form.” She accuses the Obama Administration and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of refusing to negotiate on drivers of the nation’s debt.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Congress, default, Marsha Blackburn, Scott DesJarlais

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

Reelection Just Got A Lot Tougher For Congressman DesJarlais

Blake Farmer

August 20, 2013

With State Rep. Joe Carr out of the 4th District congressional race, Republican strategists say the days of embattled incumbent Scott DesJarlais may be numbered.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Tracy, Joe Carr, Scott DesJarlais, TN04

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