Quote of the Day:
“Heart attack rates fall 17% after smoking bans enacted”
- Headline from USA Today last week. Tennessee’s indoor smoking ban began two years ago this week. Two separate analyses – of 25 different studies - released last week found that heart attack rates fall 17% within a year after smoking bans take effect. Given that there are about 920,000 heart attacks every year in the US, the studies suggests that public smoking bans could prevent more than 150,000 of these.
Politics
Poll Finds Support for Ban on Texting at the Wheel
September 27, 2009 New York Times
The public overwhelmingly supports the prohibition of text messaging while driving, the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll finds.
Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams gets help for PAC
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Thirty Republican state representatives and two state senators have signed up to help House Speaker Kent Williams launch a new political action committee with a Knoxville fundraiser.
Education
Teacher bonus pay plan stalled over funding
September 28, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Until last week, Hamilton County School administrators thought they had a plan to pay teachers extra for performing well in typically undesirable jobs or for having a high level of education.
School board to adopt resolution urging adherence to new standards
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County school board plans to adopt a resolution that will encourage state education officials and lawmakers not to "walk away or water down" tougher curriculum standards despite an initial drop in student test scores as they adjust to the changes.
TN college enrollments hit record highs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and universities are experiencing the highest enrollment in history, reaching more than 200,000 students, Chancellor Charles Manning said.
Healthcare
Employers try to limit rising health plan costs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Pat Stella is pondering his options after being told by an insurance broker that premiums on his employees' health benefits package could increase by as much as 11 percent next year.
Use of Federal Health Clinics Soars
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Federally funded health centers, originally created to serve the poor, are seeing a surge of patients as more Americans struggle financially.
Economy
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril
September 27, 2009 Associated Press
This year, New York’s deep-pocketed rich were required to dig even deeper to help shore up state finances.
States counting on cheap credit to avoid spending cuts
September 28, 2009 USA Today
State governments are rushing to borrow money to take advantage of cheap and plentiful credit at a time when tax collections are tumbling.
Stimulus
States Rush to Avoid Losing $9 Billion in Highway Funds
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
States are urging Congress and the White House to act fast to change a law that may soon deprive them of nearly $9 billion in federal highway funds, the equivalent of roughly one-third of the amount in the economic-stimulus package.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“President Obama was on six different TV shows pitching his healthcare plan over the last couple of days. You know the difference between Obama and the ShamWow guy? You can see the ShamWow guy on Fox.”
- Jay Leno
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kirk Heads to Senate With Brief, Crucial Mission
September 24, 2009 New York Times
Given the myriad other roles Paul G. Kirk Jr. has played for Senator Edward M. Kennedy — strategist, divorce lawyer, master of ceremonies at the senator’s memorial service, executor of his estate — his appointment Thursday as the interim appointee to the Senate seat Mr. Kennedy held was both kismet and deeply pragmatic.
State Rep. Kelsey resigns to focus on race for state senate seat
September 24, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
As he promised, state Rep. Brian Kelsey of Germantown resigned Thursday from the Germantown and East Memphis district he has represented since 2005.
Education
Two 'early college' high schools proposed for Sullivan County
September 24, 2009 Kingsport Times News
Sullivan County needs to have two “early college” high schools, according to one of the teams formed after the education/work force development summit held earlier this year.
General praise for Memphis City Schools Supt. Cash's first year
September 25, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
City schools Supt. Kriner Cash got his first formal feedback from the Memphis board of education Thursday in a public meeting.
Student loan borrowers can apply for relief
September 25, 2009 USA Today
When money is tight and jobs are scarce, repaying your student loans is painful. But if you let your loans go into default, you'll enter a world of hurt.
Healthcare
Pelosi Presses for a Public Option
September 25, 2009 Wall Street Journal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up her push for a publicly run health plan that has divided congressional Democrats, saying it could "save enormous amounts of money.”
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Add Drug Discount
September 25, 2009 New York Times
President Obama scored a big victory on Thursday as the Senate Finance Committee rejected a proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to give bigger discounts to Medicare on drugs dispensed to older Americans with low incomes.
Economy
Tax panels focus on states' long term fiscal health
September 25, 2009 Stateline
The crisis in declining tax revenues is forcing some states to ask big questions about how they will finance government services once they get through the recession.
Stimulus
Stimulus takes detour around ailing metropolitan area roads
September 24, 2009 USA Today
Nearly $10 billion in stimulus aid to repair the nation's tattered highways has largely bypassed dozens of metropolitan areas where roads are in the worst shape, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
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“President Obama was on six different TV shows pitching his healthcare plan over the last couple of days. You know the difference between Obama and the ShamWow guy? You can see the ShamWow guy on Fox.”
- Jay Leno
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kirk Heads to Senate With Brief, Crucial Mission
September 24, 2009 New York Times
Given the myriad other roles Paul G. Kirk Jr. has played for Senator Edward M. Kennedy — strategist, divorce lawyer, master of ceremonies at the senator’s memorial service, executor of his estate — his appointment Thursday as the interim appointee to the Senate seat Mr. Kennedy held was both kismet and deeply pragmatic.
State Rep. Kelsey resigns to focus on race for state senate seat
September 24, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
As he promised, state Rep. Brian Kelsey of Germantown resigned Thursday from the Germantown and East Memphis district he has represented since 2005.
Education
Two 'early college' high schools proposed for Sullivan County
September 24, 2009 Kingsport Times News
Sullivan County needs to have two “early college” high schools, according to one of the teams formed after the education/work force development summit held earlier this year.
General praise for Memphis City Schools Supt. Cash's first year
September 25, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
City schools Supt. Kriner Cash got his first formal feedback from the Memphis board of education Thursday in a public meeting.
Student loan borrowers can apply for relief
September 25, 2009 USA Today
When money is tight and jobs are scarce, repaying your student loans is painful. But if you let your loans go into default, you'll enter a world of hurt.
Healthcare
Pelosi Presses for a Public Option
September 25, 2009 Wall Street Journal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up her push for a publicly run health plan that has divided congressional Democrats, saying it could "save enormous amounts of money.”
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Add Drug Discount
September 25, 2009 New York Times
President Obama scored a big victory on Thursday as the Senate Finance Committee rejected a proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to give bigger discounts to Medicare on drugs dispensed to older Americans with low incomes.
Economy
Tax panels focus on states' long term fiscal health
September 25, 2009 Stateline
The crisis in declining tax revenues is forcing some states to ask big questions about how they will finance government services once they get through the recession.
Stimulus
Stimulus takes detour around ailing metropolitan area roads
September 24, 2009 USA Today
Nearly $10 billion in stimulus aid to repair the nation's tattered highways has largely bypassed dozens of metropolitan areas where roads are in the worst shape, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Scott White joins Southern Strategy Group
Press Release – September 21, 2009
Scott White joins Southern Strategy Group
Southern Strategy Group, the South’s largest government relations consulting firm, announced today that Scott White has joined its Nashville office. White served as Deputy Commissioner of the State of Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance from 2001 through 2006.
Since 2006, White has served as legislative counsel for several private companies. He has specialized in state government relations and administrative law with a concentration in the areas of insurance and professional regulation. White is an attorney and served as Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Services during his time at Commerce and Insurance. He joins former Bredesen administration officials Robert Gowan, Drew Kim and Patrick Smith in the Southern Strategy Group Nashville office.
Since 2006, White has served as legislative counsel for several private companies. He has specialized in state government relations and administrative law with a concentration in the areas of insurance and professional regulation. White is an attorney and served as Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Services during his time at Commerce and Insurance. He joins former Bredesen administration officials Robert Gowan, Drew Kim and Patrick Smith in the Southern Strategy Group Nashville office.
“We are very excited to have Scott White join Southern Strategy Group”, said Robert Gowan, managing partner of the Nashville office. “He is an expert in many areas of state government and he brings a broad base of knowledge and skills to Southern Strategy Group. While he is recognized in and around the State Capitol for his expertise in the areas of insurance and professional regulation, I know from working with Scott for several years that he is also generally an expert at getting things done. There’s very little red tape that he can’t cut through. He will be a tremendous asset to Southern Strategy Group and our clients.”
Scott White said, “Southern Strategy Group is known for its integrity and ability to navigate the complex world of local, state and federal government. I look forward to joining the talented team at Southern Strategy Group and contributing to an organization with a proven record of successful advocacy and sound advice in the governmental arena.“
Southern Strategy Group is part of an interlocking network of government relations consulting offices that spans coast to coast and border to border within the United States. With more than 50 government relations and business consultants, 300 clients, and 16 offices throughout the United States, Southern Strategy Group and its affiliated offices make up the largest government relations network in the United States. Southern Strategy Group represents a large array of clients in many fields, including health care, utilities, communications, banking, insurance, entertainment, and real estate development. Southern Strategy Group is a bi-partisan lobbying firm that uses teams of lobbyists trained to be insightful strategists and compelling advocates in order to achieve the client goals.
Please visit http://www.sostrategy.com/ for more information on the Tennessee office and other Southern Strategy Group offices.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“President Obama made a televised speech to the nation's students during school hours. Many parents kept their kids home from school in protest. As a result, those kids have voted Obama 'Best President Ever. '”
- Conan O’Brien
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kelsey to resign state House seat before Nov. 2
September 8, 2009 Associated Press
Rep. Brian Kelsey says he will resign his state House seat before Nov. 2 if he receives the Republican nomination for the vacant Senate seat representing District 31.
Poll finds soaring European support for U.S. policy
September 9, 2009 Associated Press
European support for the U.S. president's handling of foreign policy has soared since President Obama took over from former president George W. Bush, but Europeans continue to view major issues including Afghanistan, Iran and global warming differently than Americans view them, a poll released Wednesday found.
Obama's education pep-talk encourages Knox students to stay in school
September 9, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Following President Barack Obama's back-to-school address Tuesday, pupils in Valerie Bronson's third-grade class discussed main ideas and themes they picked up from the speech.
New campaign questions reliance on testing
September 7, 2009 USA Today
If public schools were baseball teams, says Sam Chaltain, Americans wouldn't have a clue who should be in the playoffs.
Tennessee colleges' enrollment grows, but budgets shrink
September 9, 2009 Tennessean
By next year, the Tennessee Board of Regents' universities, colleges and trade schools will be operating on state budgets that are 25 percent smaller than they were in 2007, regents learned at a Tuesday meeting of committee chairs.
Healthcare
Obama must confront 5 health-care questions in speech today
September 9, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
Having just endured a tempest over his "work hard in school" speech, President Barack Obama now confronts an address with much higher policy and political consequences.
Congress may tax top executives' medical plans
September 9, 2009 Los Angeles Times
As the chief executive of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., John Plant received the company's generous health-care benefits in 2008, as well as special "executive medical" coverage worth an additional $38,272.
Business
Fields of Gold
September 2009 Business TN
A study released in June by The Pew Charitable Trust identified Tennessee as one of the top three states in creating clean energy jobs and attracting investments in solar, wind and biofuel technologies.
Energy
U.S. Company and China Plan Solar Project
September 8, 2009 New York Times
Chinese government officials signed an agreement on Tuesday with First Solar, an American solar developer, for a 2,000-megawatt photovoltaic farm to be built in the Mongolian desert.
Economy
Record Drop Hits Borrowing
September 9, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Americans borrowed less for the sixth consecutive month in July, fueling concerns that strained consumers will stall an economic recovery.
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“President Obama made a televised speech to the nation's students during school hours. Many parents kept their kids home from school in protest. As a result, those kids have voted Obama 'Best President Ever. '”
- Conan O’Brien
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kelsey to resign state House seat before Nov. 2
September 8, 2009 Associated Press
Rep. Brian Kelsey says he will resign his state House seat before Nov. 2 if he receives the Republican nomination for the vacant Senate seat representing District 31.
Poll finds soaring European support for U.S. policy
September 9, 2009 Associated Press
European support for the U.S. president's handling of foreign policy has soared since President Obama took over from former president George W. Bush, but Europeans continue to view major issues including Afghanistan, Iran and global warming differently than Americans view them, a poll released Wednesday found.
Obama's education pep-talk encourages Knox students to stay in school
September 9, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Following President Barack Obama's back-to-school address Tuesday, pupils in Valerie Bronson's third-grade class discussed main ideas and themes they picked up from the speech.
New campaign questions reliance on testing
September 7, 2009 USA Today
If public schools were baseball teams, says Sam Chaltain, Americans wouldn't have a clue who should be in the playoffs.
Tennessee colleges' enrollment grows, but budgets shrink
September 9, 2009 Tennessean
By next year, the Tennessee Board of Regents' universities, colleges and trade schools will be operating on state budgets that are 25 percent smaller than they were in 2007, regents learned at a Tuesday meeting of committee chairs.
Healthcare
Obama must confront 5 health-care questions in speech today
September 9, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
Having just endured a tempest over his "work hard in school" speech, President Barack Obama now confronts an address with much higher policy and political consequences.
Congress may tax top executives' medical plans
September 9, 2009 Los Angeles Times
As the chief executive of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., John Plant received the company's generous health-care benefits in 2008, as well as special "executive medical" coverage worth an additional $38,272.
Business
Fields of Gold
September 2009 Business TN
A study released in June by The Pew Charitable Trust identified Tennessee as one of the top three states in creating clean energy jobs and attracting investments in solar, wind and biofuel technologies.
Energy
U.S. Company and China Plan Solar Project
September 8, 2009 New York Times
Chinese government officials signed an agreement on Tuesday with First Solar, an American solar developer, for a 2,000-megawatt photovoltaic farm to be built in the Mongolian desert.
Economy
Record Drop Hits Borrowing
September 9, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Americans borrowed less for the sixth consecutive month in July, fueling concerns that strained consumers will stall an economic recovery.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“I came here to fight for others, not for myself. I cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to expend precious time and energy defending or explaining my past. We need all hands on deck, fighting for the future.”
- Van Jones, a Jackson, Tennessee native and UT-Martin graduate, in his letter of resignation as President Obama’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Congress returns to a full plate
September 8, 2009 USA Today
As Congress returns today after a monthlong recess, lawmakers face a pileup of pressing legislation, from immigration to energy, that so far has been eclipsed by the all-consuming battle over health care.
Employment talk dominates Memphis mayoral campaign trail
September 8, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Job growth dominated the Labor Day campaigning by Memphis mayoral candidates who shook hands and lobbied for votes throughout the city's parks and picnics.
Political hopefuls hitting up gun PAC
September 7, 2009 Associated Press
The head of a group that advocated for a slew of new Tennessee laws loosening handgun carry restrictions says lawmakers are hitting him up for campaign contributions.
Education
Nashville schools adopt eco-friendly lifestyle
September 7, 2009 Tennessean
Buckets for food waste in the school cafeteria.
Frist, Riley in Joint Support for Obama's Nationwide Speech to Students
September 7, 2009 Memphis Flyer
Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) and former Secretary of Education Richard Riley issued a joint statement of support Sunday for President Obama’s scheduled Tuesday address to the nation’s students, saying “we are supportive of the president of the United States — whether it is a Democrat or Republican — speaking directly to our nation's students to emphasize the core American values of education, hard work, and personal responsibility.”
Healthcare
Tennessee delegation opposes pace, path of health reform
September 8, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
The nation may be in turmoil over what Congress should do about reforming health care, but there's surprising consensus among members of the Tennessee delegation as they return from their summer recess today.
Data Fuel Regional Fight on Medicare Spending
September 7, 2009 New York Times
For years, health policy experts have said health care spending is much higher in New York City and Boston because doctors and hospitals there provide more services, practicing medicine in a more intensive way.
Business
Homeless help spread the news
September 7, 2009 Tennessean
Tony Angello looks like a tourist, sunglasses on top of his bald head, wearing tidy jeans and a bright Hawaiian shirt.
Energy
The New Nukes
September 8, 2009 Wall Street Journal
If there ever were a time that seemed ripe for nuclear energy, it's now.
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“I came here to fight for others, not for myself. I cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to expend precious time and energy defending or explaining my past. We need all hands on deck, fighting for the future.”
- Van Jones, a Jackson, Tennessee native and UT-Martin graduate, in his letter of resignation as President Obama’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Congress returns to a full plate
September 8, 2009 USA Today
As Congress returns today after a monthlong recess, lawmakers face a pileup of pressing legislation, from immigration to energy, that so far has been eclipsed by the all-consuming battle over health care.
Employment talk dominates Memphis mayoral campaign trail
September 8, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Job growth dominated the Labor Day campaigning by Memphis mayoral candidates who shook hands and lobbied for votes throughout the city's parks and picnics.
Political hopefuls hitting up gun PAC
September 7, 2009 Associated Press
The head of a group that advocated for a slew of new Tennessee laws loosening handgun carry restrictions says lawmakers are hitting him up for campaign contributions.
Education
Nashville schools adopt eco-friendly lifestyle
September 7, 2009 Tennessean
Buckets for food waste in the school cafeteria.
Frist, Riley in Joint Support for Obama's Nationwide Speech to Students
September 7, 2009 Memphis Flyer
Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) and former Secretary of Education Richard Riley issued a joint statement of support Sunday for President Obama’s scheduled Tuesday address to the nation’s students, saying “we are supportive of the president of the United States — whether it is a Democrat or Republican — speaking directly to our nation's students to emphasize the core American values of education, hard work, and personal responsibility.”
Healthcare
Tennessee delegation opposes pace, path of health reform
September 8, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
The nation may be in turmoil over what Congress should do about reforming health care, but there's surprising consensus among members of the Tennessee delegation as they return from their summer recess today.
Data Fuel Regional Fight on Medicare Spending
September 7, 2009 New York Times
For years, health policy experts have said health care spending is much higher in New York City and Boston because doctors and hospitals there provide more services, practicing medicine in a more intensive way.
Business
Homeless help spread the news
September 7, 2009 Tennessean
Tony Angello looks like a tourist, sunglasses on top of his bald head, wearing tidy jeans and a bright Hawaiian shirt.
Energy
The New Nukes
September 8, 2009 Wall Street Journal
If there ever were a time that seemed ripe for nuclear energy, it's now.
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“Former governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer says he's going to run for governor again. Before he runs, he’s putting some feelers out. Isn't that what cost him his job?”
- David Letterman
Tennessee News Clips
Stimulus
Biden: Stimulus doing more 'than we had hoped'
September 3, 2009 Associated Press
Trumpeting economic progress to a skeptical nation, Vice President Joe Biden says the massive government program intended to stimulate and reshape the economy is reaching and exceeding goals.
Politics
Kennedy Memoir Doesn’t Ignore Lows
September 2, 2009 New York Times
In a memoir being published this month, Senator Edward M. Kennedy called his behavior after the 1969 car accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne “inexcusable” and said the events might have shortened the life of his ailing father, Joseph P. Kennedy.
Education
University of Tennessee interim chief cites poor graduation rates
September 3, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
State higher education institutions need to improve graduation rates, University of Tennessee interim president Jan Simek said while visiting UT Health Science Center in Memphis as part of an annual tour of campuses.
Students Borrow More Than Ever for College
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Students are borrowing dramatically more to pay for college, accelerating a trend that has wide-ranging implications for a generation of young people.
Healthcare
Obama Relaunches Health Bid
September 3, 2009 Wall Street Journal
President Barack Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday, pressing lawmakers to accept new formulas for a politically charged overhaul of the health-care system.
Alternative medicine wants say in health reform debate
September 3, 2009 Tennessean
When patients come to see Dr. Cathy Stallworth with back pain, they're as likely to get enrolled in a therapeutic yoga class, receive hypnosis or be sent for acupuncture as they are to be prescribed drugs.
Economy
A Reluctance to Retire Means Fewer Openings
September 2, 2009 New York Times
To the long list of reasons American companies aren’t hiring — business losses, tight credit, consumer retrenchment — add the fact that many of their older workers are unable, or afraid, to retire.
Region's jobless number retreats
September 2, 2009 Nashville Post
The Nashville area's unemployment rate improved to 9.6 percent in July, retreating from the double-digit number it reached the month before.
Business
Women take over job market
September 3, 2009 USA Today
Women are on the verge of outnumbering men in the workforce for the first time, a historic reversal caused by long-term changes in women's roles and massive job losses for men during this recession.
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“Former governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer says he's going to run for governor again. Before he runs, he’s putting some feelers out. Isn't that what cost him his job?”
- David Letterman
Tennessee News Clips
Stimulus
Biden: Stimulus doing more 'than we had hoped'
September 3, 2009 Associated Press
Trumpeting economic progress to a skeptical nation, Vice President Joe Biden says the massive government program intended to stimulate and reshape the economy is reaching and exceeding goals.
Politics
Kennedy Memoir Doesn’t Ignore Lows
September 2, 2009 New York Times
In a memoir being published this month, Senator Edward M. Kennedy called his behavior after the 1969 car accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne “inexcusable” and said the events might have shortened the life of his ailing father, Joseph P. Kennedy.
Education
University of Tennessee interim chief cites poor graduation rates
September 3, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
State higher education institutions need to improve graduation rates, University of Tennessee interim president Jan Simek said while visiting UT Health Science Center in Memphis as part of an annual tour of campuses.
Students Borrow More Than Ever for College
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Students are borrowing dramatically more to pay for college, accelerating a trend that has wide-ranging implications for a generation of young people.
Healthcare
Obama Relaunches Health Bid
September 3, 2009 Wall Street Journal
President Barack Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday, pressing lawmakers to accept new formulas for a politically charged overhaul of the health-care system.
Alternative medicine wants say in health reform debate
September 3, 2009 Tennessean
When patients come to see Dr. Cathy Stallworth with back pain, they're as likely to get enrolled in a therapeutic yoga class, receive hypnosis or be sent for acupuncture as they are to be prescribed drugs.
Economy
A Reluctance to Retire Means Fewer Openings
September 2, 2009 New York Times
To the long list of reasons American companies aren’t hiring — business losses, tight credit, consumer retrenchment — add the fact that many of their older workers are unable, or afraid, to retire.
Region's jobless number retreats
September 2, 2009 Nashville Post
The Nashville area's unemployment rate improved to 9.6 percent in July, retreating from the double-digit number it reached the month before.
Business
Women take over job market
September 3, 2009 USA Today
Women are on the verge of outnumbering men in the workforce for the first time, a historic reversal caused by long-term changes in women's roles and massive job losses for men during this recession.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“Politics is a beautiful word.”
- Anna Belle Clement O’Brien, May 6, 1923 - August 31, 2009
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Unnamed Democratic donors' money goes to charity
September 2, 2009 Associated Press
Buckets of cash collected for a state legislative candidate during a major fundraising dinner put the Tennessee Democratic Party on the wrong side of state campaign finance regulations.
Education
College costs outpace aid: Could Pell Grants bill help?
August 31, 2009 Associated Press
President Obama says a bill in Congress would help him send millions more Americans to college.
Nashville school rezoning loses round
September 2, 2009 Tennessean
Opponents of Nashville's controversial school rezoning plan won their first victory in federal court Tuesday.
Healthcare
Democrats Try Tougher Tone on Health Plan
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
A top White House adviser said Tuesday he doubts two Senate Republicans at the center of health-care talks are negotiating seriously, as Democrats adopted a new, more confrontational tone accusing key Republicans of blocking change.
Tennessee's Sen. Alexander: Start over on health plan
September 2, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
Congress needs to throw out the current comprehensive legislative proposals to reform health care and start over by taking on the issue in smaller chunks, Sen. Lamar Alexander said Tuesday.
Conservative Democrats Expect a Health Deal
September 1, 2009 New York Times
Like her colleagues, Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, a South Dakota Democrat and leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, has been weathering the summer of health care discontent.
Stimulus
U.S. Economy Gets Lift From Stimulus
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Government efforts to funnel hundreds of billions of dollars into the U.S. economy appear to be helping the U.S. climb out of the worst recession in decades.
Business
Cash for Clunkers program lifts Ford, but not GM, Chrysler
September 2, 2009 Los Angeles Times
Ford Motor Co., boosted by the wildly popular Cash for Clunkers program, reported a 17 percent increase in August sales compared with a year ago, but Detroit rivals Chrysler Group and General Motors posted lower results for the month.
Economy
Call to Jury Duty Strikes Fear of Financial Ruin
September 1, 2009 New York Times
One by one, jurors answered Judge Robert A. Rosenberg when he asked whether serving a trial of four to five weeks would be a hardship.
Manufacturing Grows After 18 Weak Months
September 1, 2009 New York Times
After 18 months of layoffs, plant shutdowns and other declines, the country’s manufacturing sector grew in August, offering another piece of evidence that the economy was pulling out of recession.
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“Politics is a beautiful word.”
- Anna Belle Clement O’Brien, May 6, 1923 - August 31, 2009
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Unnamed Democratic donors' money goes to charity
September 2, 2009 Associated Press
Buckets of cash collected for a state legislative candidate during a major fundraising dinner put the Tennessee Democratic Party on the wrong side of state campaign finance regulations.
Education
College costs outpace aid: Could Pell Grants bill help?
August 31, 2009 Associated Press
President Obama says a bill in Congress would help him send millions more Americans to college.
Nashville school rezoning loses round
September 2, 2009 Tennessean
Opponents of Nashville's controversial school rezoning plan won their first victory in federal court Tuesday.
Healthcare
Democrats Try Tougher Tone on Health Plan
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
A top White House adviser said Tuesday he doubts two Senate Republicans at the center of health-care talks are negotiating seriously, as Democrats adopted a new, more confrontational tone accusing key Republicans of blocking change.
Tennessee's Sen. Alexander: Start over on health plan
September 2, 2009 Tennessean Washington Bureau
Congress needs to throw out the current comprehensive legislative proposals to reform health care and start over by taking on the issue in smaller chunks, Sen. Lamar Alexander said Tuesday.
Conservative Democrats Expect a Health Deal
September 1, 2009 New York Times
Like her colleagues, Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, a South Dakota Democrat and leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, has been weathering the summer of health care discontent.
Stimulus
U.S. Economy Gets Lift From Stimulus
September 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Government efforts to funnel hundreds of billions of dollars into the U.S. economy appear to be helping the U.S. climb out of the worst recession in decades.
Business
Cash for Clunkers program lifts Ford, but not GM, Chrysler
September 2, 2009 Los Angeles Times
Ford Motor Co., boosted by the wildly popular Cash for Clunkers program, reported a 17 percent increase in August sales compared with a year ago, but Detroit rivals Chrysler Group and General Motors posted lower results for the month.
Economy
Call to Jury Duty Strikes Fear of Financial Ruin
September 1, 2009 New York Times
One by one, jurors answered Judge Robert A. Rosenberg when he asked whether serving a trial of four to five weeks would be a hardship.
Manufacturing Grows After 18 Weak Months
September 1, 2009 New York Times
After 18 months of layoffs, plant shutdowns and other declines, the country’s manufacturing sector grew in August, offering another piece of evidence that the economy was pulling out of recession.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“It is voluntary; it is not a death panel. I don’t understand why responsible members of your party do not refute them and make it clear. One thing that is clear is that this is frightening elderly people, and there’s nothing fair about that. And I want to know if you would refute that today and say, ‘There is no such thing as death panels in the health care legislation.’”
- Lady A. Bird to Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) at the Downtown Nashville Rotary Club on Monday. Wamp refused to refute that death panels were part of the health care legislation being considered by Congress.
Tennessee News Clips
Education
Memphis a stop on Secretary of Education's listening tour
August 31, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
In Tennessee, about 81,000 high school freshmen start school every fall. Four years later, 62,000 graduate, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told the community Monday.
Williamson County Schools director search nears end
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
By all accounts, will have a new leader by the end of this week.
Politics
Democrats set gubernatorial straw poll
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
Democrats hope to get an early indicator of whom the party will support in the 2010 gubernatorial election with an upcoming straw poll.
Next gun battle is about local control
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
Handguns may now be permitted in hundreds of parks across the state, but the battle over the issue might not be over.
Healthcare
Health-Care Anger Has Deeper Roots
September 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Recent town-hall uproars weren't just about health care.
Report maps out solutions to child obesity
August 31, 2009 USA Today
To make it easier for children to eat healthfully and move more, local governments in towns and cities across the country need to help create a better environment, a new report says.
Criminal Justice
New approach aimed at reducing recidivism
September 1, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Repeat offenders continue to trouble local and state law enforcement officials, who say a new approach is needed to prevent criminals from repeatedly cycling through the prison system.
Economy
Cities Brace for a Prolonged Bout of Declining Tax Revenues
September 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal
The recession is finally hitting city budgets, with overall city revenues inching down in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 2002, according to a report to be released Tuesday by the National League of Cities.
Energy
Europe’s Ban on Old-Style Bulbs Begins
August 31, 2009 New York Times
Restrictions on the sale of incandescent bulbs begin going into effect across most of Europe on Tuesday in the continent’s latest effort to get people to save energy and combat global warming.
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“It is voluntary; it is not a death panel. I don’t understand why responsible members of your party do not refute them and make it clear. One thing that is clear is that this is frightening elderly people, and there’s nothing fair about that. And I want to know if you would refute that today and say, ‘There is no such thing as death panels in the health care legislation.’”
- Lady A. Bird to Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) at the Downtown Nashville Rotary Club on Monday. Wamp refused to refute that death panels were part of the health care legislation being considered by Congress.
Tennessee News Clips
Education
Memphis a stop on Secretary of Education's listening tour
August 31, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
In Tennessee, about 81,000 high school freshmen start school every fall. Four years later, 62,000 graduate, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told the community Monday.
Williamson County Schools director search nears end
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
By all accounts, will have a new leader by the end of this week.
Politics
Democrats set gubernatorial straw poll
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
Democrats hope to get an early indicator of whom the party will support in the 2010 gubernatorial election with an upcoming straw poll.
Next gun battle is about local control
September 1, 2009 Tennessean
Handguns may now be permitted in hundreds of parks across the state, but the battle over the issue might not be over.
Healthcare
Health-Care Anger Has Deeper Roots
September 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Recent town-hall uproars weren't just about health care.
Report maps out solutions to child obesity
August 31, 2009 USA Today
To make it easier for children to eat healthfully and move more, local governments in towns and cities across the country need to help create a better environment, a new report says.
Criminal Justice
New approach aimed at reducing recidivism
September 1, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Repeat offenders continue to trouble local and state law enforcement officials, who say a new approach is needed to prevent criminals from repeatedly cycling through the prison system.
Economy
Cities Brace for a Prolonged Bout of Declining Tax Revenues
September 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal
The recession is finally hitting city budgets, with overall city revenues inching down in fiscal 2009 for the first time since 2002, according to a report to be released Tuesday by the National League of Cities.
Energy
Europe’s Ban on Old-Style Bulbs Begins
August 31, 2009 New York Times
Restrictions on the sale of incandescent bulbs begin going into effect across most of Europe on Tuesday in the continent’s latest effort to get people to save energy and combat global warming.
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