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September 2000 News Archive

Gordon Calls For Better Reporting Methods In Product Recalls

September 6, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – To better protect the U.S. consumer, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is calling for U.S. manufacturers to report any product defects or recalls occurring in other countries.

Federal Grant Aids Macon County Sheriff’s Department

September 11, 2000, LAFAYETTE – A $16,368 Department of Justice grant will allow the Macon County Sheriff’s Department to buy much-needed equipment for its deputies, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Tire Recall Prompts Legislative Action

September 13, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon and several of his colleagues introduced a bill today requiring U.S. tire and auto makers to report to the federal government any product defects or recalls occurring in other countries.

Gordon Retains ‘Fastest Member Of Congress’ Title

September 13, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon may not be the youngest person in Congress, but at 51 years old, he is still the "Fastest Member of Congress."

Bill Requires Health Care Payment From Prisoners

September 20, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants federal prisoners to help foot the cost of their health care and be less of a burden on taxpayers.

House Authorizes York VA Construction Project

September 25, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing the refurbishment of two psychiatric-care buildings at the York VA Medical Center, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Supports Bill Preventing Scholarship Fraud

September 26, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for a bill Monday (September 25) designed to help protect college-bound students from getting snared by a scholarship scam.

Gordon Votes To Stop Violence Against Women

September 27, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for a measure that will extend for the next five years programs intended to reduce domestic violence against women.

$12.7 Million York VA Renovation Project Slated To Begin Soon

September 28, 2000, MURFREESBORO – The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $688,360 design contract to a Murfreesboro architectural firm for the renovation of two psychiatric-care buildings at the York VA Medical Center, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Supports Know Your Caller Act

September 28, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted Wednesday (September 27) for a measure prohibiting telemarketers from blocking their identities on caller identification boxes.

Murfreesboro Wetlands Project Receives Additional $1 Million

September 29, 2000, MURFREESBORO – The U.S. House of Representatives has included $1 million in an Energy and Water Appropriation bill that will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on a wetlands preservation project in Murfreesboro, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Wants Affordable Prescription Drugs

September 29, 2000, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is fighting attempts by pharmaceutical manufacturers to persuade Congress to scrap a measure allowing pharmacists and wholesalers the ability to import lower-priced prescription drugs from other countries.



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