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Monday, February 1, 2010

TFT: ‘Tax Cuts, Not Service Cuts’ in a Recession

by TN Press Release Center| Feb. 1, 2010

Press Release from Tennesseans for Fair Taxation, Feb. 1, 2010:

“It’s time for the General Assembly to enact a plan that gives tax cuts, not service cuts, that will help end the…

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Bredesen’s 2010 State of the State Speech

by TN Press Release Center| Feb. 1, 2010

Press Release from the State of Tennessee, Feb. 1, 2010:

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today delivered his eighth State of the State Address to the members of the 106th General Assembly, speaking to…

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Bredesen Budget: ‘Really Difficult Cuts’ Coming

by Andrea Zelinski| Feb. 1, 2010

In his final budget proposal, Gov. Phil Bredesen says he plans to use money in the state’s rainy-day fund to augment trimming back state spending. He is giving his last State of the State address Monday evening in the House of Representatives.

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Bills Seek to Criminalize ‘Cornhusker Kickback’ Deals in TN

by Andrea Zelinski| Feb. 1, 2010

Two Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill to expand the definition of bribery. Called the “Ben Nelson Act to Ensure Political Integrity,” the ethics legislation would make it illegal for lawmakers to trade their vote in exchange for district special treatment.

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