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McWherter, Haslam Denounce Mosque Fire, Laud Zoning

by Mark Todd Engler| Sep. 1, 2010

Both candidates reiterated earlier statements that local officials should decide if and where controversial building occurs.

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Bottoms Appointed to Panel Overseeing Death Penalty in TN

by TN Press Release Center| Aug. 10, 2010

Press Release from the Office of Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, Aug. 10, 2010:

(Nashville) – Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) has appointed 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Mike Bottoms to the Post-Conviction Defenders…

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Ramsey, Wamp Big Hits With 2nd Amendment Advocates

by Editorial Staff| Aug. 4, 2010

Haslam rated much lower — mostly for cavorting with the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition — but the Tennessee Conservative Union’s president says there’s little evidence to suggest the GOP front-runner is a “gun grabber.”

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Democrat Stewart Criticizes AZ-Bound GOP Lawmakers

by TN Press Release Center| Jul. 29, 2010

Press Release from Sen. Eric Stewart, D-Belvidere, July 29, 2010:

Republican Lawmakers Leave Districts in Crisis for Political Pandering Trip to Arizona

Sen. Stewart calls on Republicans to…

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Lt. Guv: TN AG Should Back AZ

by Andrea Zelinski| Jul. 23, 2010

Ramsey is asking Attorney General Robert Cooper to join nine other states in filing a brief supporting the controversial new Arizona illegal immigration law.

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Haslam Gets Lots of Attention in 4-Way Debate

by Mike Morrow| Jul. 13, 2010

The former Knoxville mayor and perceived GOP gubernatorial front-runner’s policy focus, personal finances and TV political ads got an extended going-over by all three opponents in a debate aired statewide Monday night.

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Bredesen Says Immigration Bill Not Unreasonable

by Mike Morrow| Jun. 30, 2010

The governor said the legislation, which requires local law enforcement officials to verify the citizenship status of people they arrest, is not unreasonable and merely reinforces guidelines already in place in larger Tennessee cities.

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Blame-Game Time for ‘Health Freedom’ Failure

by Andrea Zelinski| Jun. 11, 2010

The last big battle of the 106th Tennessee General Assembly likely marks the commencement of full-blown hostilities in the war for the 17th District state Senate seat.

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Legislature Says Criminals Must Pay Full Restitution for Voting-Rights Restoration

by Josh Nelson| Jun. 9, 2010

The measure breezed through the Senate Wednesday, a stark contrast to the gale-force debate that howled up in the House last week.

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Fight to Finish Over Federal Health Care Reform

by Mark Todd Engler| Jun. 9, 2010

Whether or not any legislation gets passed — or whether debate over the issues extends the session beyond today — remains to be seen.

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