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Tennessee General Assembly trying to deprive us of right to select candidates for U.S. Senate
Here is the latest way in which the Tennessee Legislature is trying to eliminate local control: “Election Laws—As introduced, revises the manner in which the names of candidates for the United States Senate are placed on the ballot for the November general election; requires the persons to be nomina
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District 9 citizen: Let the voters decide
I live in District 9 and consequently have followed and researched the information about the two candidates for councilman, Yusuf Hakeem and Peter Murphy. The sequence of events surrounding this election has me puzzled.
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Headrick: Gov. Haslam made wrong decision on Medicaid expansion
In order to strip skin off the backs of low-income workers making less than $15,415 a year (2012 dollars), Gov. Bill Haslam refused to accept $730.7 million from the feds, $730.7 million to supply TennCare to 144,500 low-income Tennesseans in 2014.
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Medical society: Your physicians appreciate recognition on Doctor's Day
March 30 has been set aside as National Doctor's Day since 1933 as a time to recognize the contributions made by our physicians. Although the recognition is appreciated, our greatest satisfaction comes from caring for our patients.
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Director of Consumer Affairs: State offers resource during Consumer Protection Week—and year-round
The challenges that consumers and businesses face during uncertain economic times can be demanding and stressful. However, there is a resource that can assist and educate both consumers and businesses when these challenges become difficult to resolve.
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Armed teachers are not the answer
I am adamantly opposed to the current bill that would allow (really, encourage) teachers to carry guns in their schools. I am convinced that securing school doors is a better, smarter, less risky option for our children. Securing the doors eliminates the risk that a gun on school property falls into
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