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Gavel Down/TN (Nov 29–Dec. 2, 2016)

It was a busy week but our minds and hearts were in Gatlinburg.  This week Tennesseans came together to pray, donate, and volunteer to help...
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Weekly Update: The week ahead in Congress (Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2016)

Congress returns Tuesday from Thanksgiving break. The big news this week is a deal for a vote on a long-awaited medical innovation bill. The...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Nov. 14-18, 2016)

What a week to be back! Policy, elections, and new members… House passed bill to renew Iran sanctions for 10 years. New members headed...
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Gavel Down/TN (Nov 14–Nov. 18, 2016)

Here's what caught our eye in Tennessee this week: Leadership for the 2017 General Assembly House Speaker Beth Harwell was re-elected to her leadership position...
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Weekly Update: The week ahead in Congress (Nov. 14-19, 2016)

Congress returns this week for the post-election session. The Republican electoral sweep will likely keep this Lame Duck session short and focused on must-pass...
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Gavel Down/TN (Nov 7–Nov. 11, 2016)

Election results in Tennessee Hey Tennessee, we almost know what the General Assembly will look like next year. Still waiting on provisional ballots in Knox County to...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Nov.7-Nov. 11, 2016)

Big week across the country…  with voters deciding upon state measures, new lawmakers, and new executive. Congressional Republicans outlined upcoming agenda with President-Elect Donald...
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BILL MENTIONS: NDAA

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sets the budget and expenditures for the Department of Defense each year. Coupled with defense appropriations bills, it...
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GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2016)

Sure you've been hearing about a certain election… But there are lots more on deck that affect you and how you're represented in Congress....
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Gavel Down/TN (Oct. 31–Nov. 4, 2016)

So, something is happening next Tuesday? YES! GO VOTE!! We'll see you back here after the dust has settled to talk about what comes...
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