May 1, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon retained the "Fastest Member of Congress" title today (Wednesday, May 1) as he once again outran his colleagues during the 21st annual Capital Challenge, making him undefeated in 13 races.
May 1, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerned with the ever-increasing costs of a college education, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon opposes an administration proposal that would end fixed-rate consolidations of federal student loans.
May 8, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tightening U.S. border security and preventing terrorists from entering the country is the intention of legislation that passed the House of Representatives today (Wednesday, May 8), U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
May 9, 2002, CELINA – A $2.75 million loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow a Tennessee company to buy the Cumberland River Hospital from the current Texas-based owner, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
May 9, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fed up with unscrupulous sports agents who prey on student-athletes, U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon and Tom Osborne have introduced legislation banning the practice of giving gifts and cash to tempt athletes into signing agency contracts.
May 9, 2002, MURFREESBORO – Homeowners and small-business owners in Rutherford County may be eligible for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration as a result of weather-related damage suffered in the April 28 tornado, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
May 10, 2001, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Middle Tennessee residents told U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon that the Medicare program needs a prescription drug benefit for senior citizens, who are often forced to choose between buying food or life-saving medication.
May 13, 2002, LAFAYETTE – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon consulted this past weekend with more than 400 Tennessee tobacco farmers about a buyout program that could help ease the financial pain of dwindling quotas.
May 15, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerned about the loss of jobs in the transportation sector and delays to critical road projects in Middle Tennessee, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for legislation Tuesday (May 14) restoring the $4.4 billion in highway funding cuts that were proposed in the President’s FY 2003 budget.
May 15, 2002, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Because elderly widows are among the poorest segment of the population, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants to help them by increasing their Social Security benefits.
May 22, 2002, WASHINGTON – Two bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to improve veterans pensions, home loan benefits and job services are an appropriate way to mark Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said Tuesday night following the votes.
May 22, 2002, WASHINGTON – Married couples will get tax relief sooner under a bill passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
May 23, 2002, WASHINGTON – Federal authorities will gain new authority to protect children from sexual predators under a bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, according to U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.
