Brentwood Congressman Marsha Blackburn – who has spent countless cable TV interviews railing on Obamacare – remained relatively reserved Thursday.
Be More Like Ted Cruz? Tennessee Senator Alexander Says No Way
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander is facing pressure from conservative activists as he runs for re-election. But the senator says he’s not like his outspoken Tea Party colleague from Texas.
Challenger’s First TV Ad Claims Sen. Alexander “Snuck In” Billions In Shutdown Deal
The 30 second spot features State Rep. Joe Carr standing in front of a dam, telling viewers that conservatives “fought the good fight” trying to defund ObamaCare.
Congressional Watch: TN’s House Republicans Vote No On Budget Deal
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.
Shutdown Deal Or Not, The Smokies Will Reopen Wednesday
The state of Tennessee has reached a short term agreement to reopen the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at a cost of $60,100 per day. Operations will resume Wednesday and continue at least through Sunday.
Same Sex Benefits: Nashville Mayor Says They’re About Tolerance
Offering benefits to the same sex partners of Metro employees is a matter of tolerance to Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. While a panel is being formed to study the cost of such a policy change, Dean says he feels it’s the right thing to do.
Yes, TN Governor Can Pay For Political Advice Without Disclosing It
A campaign lawyer for Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s says the state’s top official has every right to pay a political advisor out of his own pocket without disclosing it. And on Wednesday, the state panel over campaign finance agreed.
Cooper Signs On To Moderate Shutdown Solution. Its Chances? Well…
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.
Some Tennessee Congressmen Forgo Salary, But All Stick To Shutdown Talking Points
Two Tennessee Representatives say they’ll forgo their salaries, along with dozens of other members of Congress, while the federal government shutdown drags on.
Shutdown’s A Party Pooper For Smoky Mountains Leaf-Peepers
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most visited, and October is typically one of the park’s busiest months. So far this year, the visitor count is at zero, and businesses that depend on tourism are feeling the pinch.
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