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June 2003 News Archive

Gordon Urges VA To Address Part-Time Doctor Issue

June 12, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is outraged that Department of Veterans Affairs officials have taken so long to correct the problem of paying part-time doctors for medical services never rendered to veterans.

Gordon Bill Assures Independence Of Future Space Accident Investigations

June 16, 2003, WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has introduced legislation that will assure future human space flight accident investigations are truly independent.

House Approves Gordon’s Sports Agent Bill

June 4, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon’s Sports Agent and Responsibility Trust Act sailed thorough the House of Representatives today. The bill (H.R. 361) aims to help protect student-athletes and their universities from unscrupulous sports agent practices.

Gordon Amendment Aids Aeronautics Industry

June 26, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon today (Thursday, June 26) convinced his colleagues on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee to bolster research programs advancing new technologies for pilots and air traffic controllers.

Feds Declare Macon, Sumner Eligible For Public Assistance

June 10, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government today (Tuesday, June 10) declared Macon and Sumner counties eligible for public assistance because of the damage caused by a series of devastating storms that swept through the state last month.

Federal Grant Continues Mid-Cumberland Early Head Start Program

June 19, 2003, MURFREESBORO – A $359,535 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant to the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will allow continued Early Head Start services to Middle Tennessee children, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

National Do Not Call Registry Launched

June 27, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission has launched its national "Do Not Call" registry prohibiting telemarketers from calling consumers who have placed their telephone numbers on the list, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

MTSU Dyslexia Center In Line For $2.5 Million Appropriation

June 26, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – A $2.5 million appropriation for The Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia at MTSU will allow the university to help schools operated by the Department of Defense assess and teach children with dyslexia, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Student Loan Interest Rates Fall To Historic Lows

June 2, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon advises Middle Tennessee college students and parents that they may be able to save thousands of dollars by consolidating student-loan debts because of historically low interest rates.

MTSU Receives $220,427 Grant Supporting Graduate Studies

June 4, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – A $220,427 grant from the U.S. Department of Education will enable low-income Middle Tennessee State University students to prepare themselves for graduate school, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Grant Allows MTSU To Develop New Antibacterial

June 12, 2003, MURFREESBORO – A $110,300 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant will help Middle Tennessee State University's Chemistry Department to develop a new antibacterial, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Legislation Aids Veteran-Owned Businesses

June 24, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Tuesday, June 24) to allow veterans to use Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits to enroll in courses offered by a Small Business Administration Development Center.

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