TNDP Chairman Decries Rep. Carr’s Proposal as Self-Serving, Extreme
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester released a statement Wednesday applauding proposals to prevent gun violence and condemned state Rep. Joe Carr’s tea party response as self-serving and extreme.
On Wednesday, Rep. Carr of Rutherford County proposed a law that would charge any [...]
Continue Reading →Tenn. Taxpayers Paid $10 Million for Property Valued at $4.4 Million
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Democrats are calling for state auditors to investigate a $10 million purchase of a property county officials valued at $4.4 million.
In a letter to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Division of Investigations, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester [...]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Democratic Party is advocating for the extension of middle class tax cuts today following the release a National Economic Council of the White House state-by-state report that shows serious economic problems for hard-working Tennessee families if the extension fails.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s commitment to fighting for an extension of tax cuts for the middle class, in addition to working toward a balanced approach to reducing our nation’s deficit:
“When the American people went to the polls on November 6th, [...]
Continue Reading →NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester sent a letter Thursday to members of the State Republican Executive Committee urging them to take action against Congressman Scott DesJarlais.
Forrester says the committee members could strip the congressman of his Republican Party membership or pass a resolution seeking his ouster.
“The constituents [...]
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State Senator Voted For Budget that Cut Millions from Megasite
Brownsville, Tenn.—Delores Gresham likes to tout her plan for job creation in advertisements and mailings, but when she actually has a chance to vote on job creation, she chooses her party over her West Tennessee constituents.
“Delores Gresham is the ultimate politician: saying one [...]
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