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LED BY BLACKBURN, CONGRESS HONORS JOHN WILDER’S “STORIED CAREER”
Jun 3, 2009
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Today the House of Representatives considered H.R. 1817, Rep. Marsha Blackburn's (TN-7) bill to name the Somerville, TN post office for former Lieutenant Governor John Wilder (D-Somerville). A vote on the bill is expected this week.
Congressman Blackburn was joined by co-sponsor, Rep. Steve Cohen,...
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West Tennessee Delegation Calls for FEMA Reform
Feb 13, 2009
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Congressmen Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Steve Cohen (TN-9), and John Tanner (TN-8) introduced legislation today that will expand eligibility for FEMA housing relief to the heirs of those killed in natural disasters.
The legislation comes in response to constituents who inherited property damaged by...
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Blackburn Reiterates Call for Census Hearings
Feb 12, 2009
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Following the announcement of Senate hearings into 2010 Census process and Senator Gregg’s withdrawal as nominee for Commerce Secretary, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement:
“The Senate clearly takes this issue seriously, why can’t the House? In just the matter of ...
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Blackburn Urges Waxman to Hold Census Hearings
Feb 11, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) led her Republican colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee in asking Chairman Waxman to hold hearings on White House attempts to impose political influence into the census process.
In her letter, Blackburn expresses her “alarm” at a Congres...
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Blackburn Announces Grants for Brentwood and Hardin County Fire Departments
Jan 21, 2009
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) announced today that the Brentwood Fire Department and the Hardin County Fire Department will receive grants from the Assistance to Firefighter’s Grants Program through the Department of Homeland Security. The Program is part of the DHS effort to strengthen the Nation’s ...
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Blackburn Sworn In For 4th Term
Jan 6, 2009
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) was sworn in today for her 4th term representing Tennessee’s 7th District, which runs from suburban Memphis, through Nashville, to Clarksville Tennessee. Following her swearing-in Congressman Blackburn made the following statement:
“I am so honored to represen...
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Brentwood Artist Chosen for 7th District White House Ornament
Dec 18, 2008
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Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) congratulated Joan Lawler of Brentwood for being chosen to help decorate the White House Christmas Tree this year. Decorations for the tree, which is situated in the White House’s Blue Room, come from each of the country’s congressional districts this year. The ...
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Blackburn Announces Service Academy Forums
Sep 16, 2008
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) today announced the date and location for the next service academy forums. These forums are opportunities for students to get first hand information from the Congressman’s office as well as the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, The Merchant Marine A...
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Blackburn Awarded Century Council’s Congressional Award
Jul 24, 2008
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Yesterday Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) accepted the Century Council’s Congressional Award for her outstanding leadership in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking. This award was given to select Members of Congress who have demonstrated a clear commitment to the Century Council...
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Blackburn Statement on the Death of Eddy Arnold
May 8, 2008
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) was saddened today to learn of the death of Eddy Arnold.
"Chuck and I, along with our fellow Tennesseans, mourn Eddy Arnold's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family on this sad day. Eddy wrote the first chords of modern country music and later enthralled...
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