August 2000 News Archive
Federal Grant Enables Local Business To Develop Anthrax Treatment
August 2, 2000, BRENTWOOD – A $135,590 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant will enable Virtual Drug Development Inc. to continue its search for an antibiotic treatment of the chemical weapon anthrax, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.
Compromise Reached Between Walking Horse Industry And USDA
August 3, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – A compromise brokered by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Walking Horse industry should ease the anxiety and tensions raised by new regulations governing horse shows.
$550,000 Loan Enables Franklin Utility To Finish Water Improvements
August 11, 2000, FRANKLIN – A $550,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture loan will enable Franklin’s HB & TS Utility District to finish its multi-phase water improvement, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
$580,000 Enables Baxter To Construct 500,000 Gallon Water Tank
August 11, 2000, BAXTER – U.S. Department of Agriculture funds totaling $580,000 will enable the town of Baxter to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank and expand existing distribution lines, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
EPA Sending Lead Cleanup Notices To Eagleville Residents
August 11, 2000, MURFREESBORO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sending nearly 500 lead cleanup notices to Eagleville residents, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
Korean War Service Medal Available To Tennessee Veterans
August 28, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Korean War veterans are now eligible to wear the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, a medal initially offered more than 50 years ago, but never issued, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
House Schedules Hearing On Firestone Tire Recall
August 29, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a September 6 hearing to gather information about the recent recall of 6.5 million Firestone tires, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
