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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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State Hosting ‘Military Immersion’ Training for Mental Health Professionals

by TN Press Release Center| Aug. 27, 2010

State of Tennessee Press Release, Aug 26, 2010

Agencies Partner to Host Operation Immersion Aug. 30 – Sept. 1

NASHVILLE – Mental health professionals from 19 states and 5 tribal nations will participate in…

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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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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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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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Gubernatorial Hopefuls Targeting Gun-Rights Cred

by Mike Morrow| Jun. 9, 2010

The GOP candidates will attend a Friends of NRA banquet this Saturday in Nashville. McWherter won’t be there, but he’s quick on the draw with both his hunting license and lifetime NRA membership card.

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Sheriff’s Job-Qualifications Bill Held Up

by Josh Nelson| Jun. 8, 2010

Critics say the bill would render many capable, qualified candidates, including military veterans, unable to hold the office.

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Governor’s Guns-in-Bars Veto Gone

by Mark Todd Engler| Jun. 4, 2010

The vote on the override measure was 61-30. There was no discussion on the bill, which was taken after 9 p.m. and subsequent to a full day’s worth of floor action.

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