September 2003 News Archive
Clay County Manufacturer Gets Reprieve From USDA
September 26, 2003, CELINA – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon and other local officials are thanking the Department of Agriculture for its help in saving an automotive manufacturer that provides about 60 good-paying jobs in Clay County.
$1.9 Million Federal Grant Aids State Lead-Abatement Project
September 23, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – Middle Tennessee State University has been awarded a $1,871,740 federal grant to help implement a lead-abatement program designed to both remove lead from homes and to train young workers on lead safety measures, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Congress Approves Library And Museum Funding Measure
September 17, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted Tuesday (September 16) for legislation authorizing $291.5 million in federal assistance for museums and libraries next year.
Gordon Study Reveals Impact Of Disabled Veterans Tax
September 25, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – Tennessee's retired military veterans who have service-connected disabilities lose more than $72 million annually in benefits because of an unfair 19th century law, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Federal Grant Helps Fund UCHRA Savings Program
September 23, 2003, COOKEVILLE – The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to help low-income workers in the region save money for a home, an education or a business opportunity, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Federal Grant Funds Head Start COLAs And Training
September 22, 2003, LEBANON – A $110,317 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant to the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will fund literacy training and a cost-of-living allowance for Head Start employees, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Gordon Hosts Middle Tennessee Open Meetings
September 5, 2003, MIDDLE TENNESSEE – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon will host a series of open meetings on Saturday, September 13, to discuss issues of concern with Middle Tennessee residents.
Defense Appropriation Supports MTSU Dyslexia Center
September 24, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – A $1.2 million appropriation for the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia at MTSU has received approval from the House of Representatives and should soon receive the Senate’s approval, U.S. Rep Bart Gordon said.
DOT Releases $13.8 Million For Mid-State Commuter Rail
September 17, 2003,
Washington, D.C. – Construction on the Nashville-to-Lebanon leg of the Middle Tennessee commuter-rail system can begin now that the U.S. Department of Transportation has agreed to release nearly $13.8 million in federal funding.
Gordon Stays In Touch With Open Meetings
September 15, 2003, MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Middle Tennesseans are concerned about health care, jobs and the war in Iraq, and U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon says the federal government should be doing a better job of addressing all three issues.
$1.5 Million Federal Grant Aids Tennessee Fire Academy
September 8, 2003, BELL BUCKLE – A $1,496,700 federal grant will help the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy bolster its training capabilities through new facilities and equipment, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
Woodbury Water Project Gets Additional Federal Funding
September 4, 2003, WOODBURY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing the town of Woodbury with $222,700 in federal funding to extend water lines, a project designed to provide more Cannon County residents with a safe, dependable drinking-water supply, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.
