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Candidates to Students: Get Politically Active

by Mike Morrow on March 1, 2010

Candidates of all mainstream stripe gathered at Vandy over the weekend to implore young adults to take an active interest in politics. After all, “We’re on a spending binge, and we’re sending you the bills,” said state Sen. Roy Herron, who is also running for Congress.

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Republicans Sounding Agreeable to Bredesen’s Education Reform Pitch

by Mark Todd Engler on January 13, 2010

The deadline for the state to apply for the “Race to the Top” grants is Jan. 19. That means a legislative package needs to be on Gov. Bredesen’s desk before then. Some Democrats say the governor’s proposed teacher-evaluation criteria changes are coming without much opportunity for considered debate and analysis.

Tagged as: bredesen, budget, college, Education, federal mandates, government, Governor, Maggart, Phil Bredesen, Race to the Top, Ramsey, students, tennessee, Tidwell

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