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June 2002 News Archive

Legislation Would Make Adoption Easier

June 5, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Determined to help families with adopted children, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted Tuesday (June 4) for legislation making adoption tax credits permanent.

Gordon’s Bill Holds Shady Sports Agents Accountable

June 6, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants unscrupulous sports agents who bribe young college athletes with cash and gifts to be punished in federal court if state law fails to do the job.

$500,000 Federal Grant To Establish 15th District Drug Court

June 7, 2002, LEBANON – A $500,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant will enable the Fifteenth Judicial District to establish a drug court serving Jackson, Macon, Smith, Trousdale and Wilson counties, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

House Approves Permanent Tax Relief For Married Couples

June 13, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for a measure today (Thursday, June 13) giving married couples who file joint income tax returns permanent tax relief.

Extended Medical Coverage For Families Of Military Retirees, Veterans

June 17, 2002, MURFREESBORO – Some military retirees and their families and spouses of permanently and totally disabled veterans may be eligible for medical benefits, but are not aware of the programs, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Congress Approves Paperwork Reduction For Small Businesses

June 18, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses soon will get relief from the vast amount of red tape imposed by federal agencies after both houses of Congress approved the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

House Approves Permanent Pension Reform Measures

June 21, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Friday, June 21) to keep in place provisions allowing Middle Tennesseans to contribute more to their individual retirement accounts and pension plans.

House Approves Bills To Protect Children From Pedophiles

June 26, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted Tuesday (June 25) for two pieces of legislation placing tougher restrictions on pedophiles.

Bill Protects Social Security Program’s Integrity

June 26, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Wednesday, June 26) for legislation protecting Social Security beneficiaries who are unable to manage their own financial affairs from being duped.

Bill Requires Sharing Of Homeland Security Information

June 27, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sensitive homeland security information would be shared with the appropriate state and local agencies to better prepare communities for possible terrorist attacks under a measure approved Wednesday (June 26) by the House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.



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