November 2001 News Archive
House Approves $2 million For Murfreesboro Conservation Project
November 1, 2001, MURFREESBORO – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon convinced his colleagues to appropriate $2 million for a wetlands preservation project that includes creating educational parks next to the Oaklands Mansion and the future site of the Children’s Discovery House museum.
HUD Grant To Fund First Elderly Housing Complex In La Vergne
November 5, 2001, LA VERGNE – A $3.82 million U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant will enable a nonprofit organization and the city of La Vergne to build the community’s first elderly housing project, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.
Gordon Supports Sales Tax Holiday
November 7, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – An economic stimulus bill backed by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon would grant Tennesseans a 10-day tax holiday to give a boost to the first week of the Christmas shopping season.
Anthrax Concern Temporarily Halts Gordon’s Mail Flow
November 7, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is asking Middle Tennessee constituents who send mail to his Washington, D.C., office to be patient for a response while new security measures are put in place.
House Approves $340,000 For New MTSU Observatory
November 8, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – A $340,000 appropriation to help Middle Tennessee State University construct a new observatory has been included in federal legislation that passed the House today (Thursday, November 8), U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
NASA Invests In New Technology Training Center At MTSU
November 13, 2001, MURFREESBORO – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has convinced NASA to invest $525,000 over the next three years in an education center at MTSU designed to enhance math, science and technology training for Middle Tennessee teachers.
Water Security Bill Could Pour More Research Dollars Into TTU
November 15, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee Technological University could play an even greater role in helping the nation keep its water supply safe if Congress approves a new $60 million research and development program, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Aviation Security Bill Federalizes Airport Screeners
November 16, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Making airport baggage and passenger screeners federal security officers is a common-sense approach to this nation’s war on terrorism, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Stays In Touch With Call Your Congressman Event
November 26, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has set aside Wednesday, December 5, and Thursday, December 6, for Middle Tennessee residents he represents to call him free of charge and discuss issues or problems.
Bill Promotes Compatibility In Electronic Commerce Technology
November 28, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bolstering computer security and electronic commerce compatibility within the federal government is the aim of a crucial technology bill that U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has helped write.
Internet Tool Kit Fights Violence Against Women
November 29, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon recommends that communities and organizations use an Internet-based informational guide to help end violence against women.
House Approves $4 Million For Mid-State Commuter Rail
November 30, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives approved today (Friday, November 30) a $4 million appropriation to build the Nashville-to-Lebanon leg of a Middle Tennessee commuter-rail system, U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon and Bob Clement announced.
