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February 2002 News Archive

Federal Grant Aids Renovations At McKnight Ballpark

February 4, 2002, MURFREESBORO – The National Park Service has awarded the city of Murfreesboro a $241,196 grant to aid in the renovation of the McKnight Ballpark next to SportsCom, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Stays In Touch With Call Your Congressman Event

February 4, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has set aside Thursday, February 14, and Friday, February 15, for Middle Tennessee residents of the Sixth Congressional District to call him free of charge and discuss issues or problems.

Gordon Wants Hope Scholarship Tax Credit Expanded

February 6, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon supports a measure expanding the Hope Scholarship tax credit to include required fees, books, supplies and equipment associated with the first two years of college.

Mid-State Residents May Be Eligible For Flood Assistance Loans

February 8, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Low-interest disaster assistance loans are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration for residents and business owners of several Mid-state counties who suffered damages in the recent flooding, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

$1.8 Million Grant Aids Mid-Cumberland Head Start Programs

February 21, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Cordell Hull Economic Opportunity Corp. a $1,848,611 grant to fund Head Start programs in four Middle Tennessee counties.

Bill Aids Economic Development Efforts In Middle Tennessee

February 27, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed a measure Tuesday (February 26) authorizing $446 million to be spent during the next five years by the Appalachian Regional Commission to bolster economic development in the area, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Bill Requires Local VA Hospitals To Treat Jailed Veterans

February 28, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has introduced legislation requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue medical treatment of veterans incarcerated in county or city jails located near VA hospitals.



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