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October 2003 News Archive

Gordon Calls For Full Repeal Of Disabled Veterans Tax

October 17, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is calling for the full repeal of the disabled veterans tax, not a partial one that is being proposed.

Gordon Secures Additional Funding For Stones River Battlefield

October 31, 2003, MURFREESBORO – An additional $300,000 to help plan an expanded tour route and recreate the historic band rostrum at Stones River National Battlefield is expected to approved by Congress soon, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Nearly $2 Million Belonging To Tennessee Taxpayers Returned To IRS

October 28, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is reminding Tennessee taxpayers they have until December 5 to claim more than $1.1 million in undelivered checks from this summer's advance child tax credit mail-out.

Gordon Votes To Aid Families Of Fallen Soldiers

October 30, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted Wednesday (October 29) to double the death gratuity paid to survivors of military personnel killed in the line of duty and to make the gratuity tax-free.

Gordon Votes For Measure To Aid Veterans

October 8, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted to expand and modify benefits to military veterans, including a measure to increase to $50,000 housing grants for totally disabled veterans.

Drakes Creek Restoration Project Nears Completion

October 21, 2003, HENDERSONVILLE – Dredging a one-mile channel of Drakes Creek to restore the stream’s ecosystem and enhance Memorial Park will be completed by the first week of November, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Space Accident Bill Clears House Subcommittee

October 8, 2003, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants to ensure the safety of future human space flights by establishing an independent commission whose mission will be to thoroughly examine any future accidents.



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