November 2003 News Archive
Wetlands Project To Get Additional Congressional Funding
November 18, 2003, MURFREESBORO – Congressional leaders approved an additional $1.072 million for a wetlands preservation project that created educational parks next to the Oaklands Mansion and the new Children’s Discovery House, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
NEA Grant Will Promote Tourism Of Local Crafts Areas
November 19, 2003, WOODBURY – The Arts Center of Cannon County will use a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to promote tourism of the area’s crafts community, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Fights For Tobacco Buyout, Quota Freeze
November 19, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is urging his congressional colleagues to approve tobacco buyout legislation before this session of Congress ends and to freeze tobacco quotas at 2003 levels.
Congress Approves Measure To Help Prevent Birth Defects
November 21, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – Congress has approved legislation that will continue federal programs designed to better understand and prevent birth defects, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Congress Approves Bill To Improve Health Care For Veterans
November 21, 2003,
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Friday, November 21) for legislation that will increase funding for specialized mental health care services for disabled veterans.
Gordon Stays In Touch With Call Your Congressman
November 24, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has set aside Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, for Middle Tennessee residents of the Sixth Congressional District to call him free of charge and discuss issues or problems.
Deadline for Service Academy Nominations Approaching
November 24, 2003, MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee students of the Sixth Congressional District seeking a nomination to a U.S. military service academy have until December 1 to submit an application, U.S. Rep Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Advises Holiday Shoppers To Check Product Recall List
November 25, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – With the start of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is urging consumers to make sure they check the government’s product safety recall list.
$1.5 Million DOE Grant Aids Research Project At TTU
November 14, 2003, COOKEVILLE – Tennessee Technological University has been awarded a $1,543,000 grant from the Department of Energy to improve efficiency in the metal-casting industry, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Measure Helps Local Law Enforcement Access DNA Technology
November 6, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for a measure authorizing $1.6 billion to help law enforcement agencies improve their DNA evidence-gathering and testing procedures.
