April 2004 News Archive

Gordon Urges Consumers To Be Wary Of E-mail Scam

April 30, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new e-mail scam claiming recipients are being investigated for tax fraud could be used to steal identities, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Henry Horton State Park Receives Federal Grant

April 28, 2004, CHAPEL HILL – The National Park Service has awarded the state a $94,632 matching grant to renovate one of two bathhouses on the campgrounds of Henry Horton State Park, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Wants To Abolish Marriage Penalty Tax

April 28, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Wednesday, April 28) to make permanent the provisions allowing married couples to take a standard deduction on federal income tax returns amounting to twice that of a single filer.

House Approves Bill Giving Guardsmen Financial Relief

April 21, 2004, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for a measure today (Wednesday, April 21) allowing Guardsmen and Reservists on active duty to make penalty-free withdrawals from their individual retirement plans.

Federal Grant Aids Local Fire Safety Program

April 16, 2004, SHELBYVILLE – A $13,914 Department of Homeland Security grant will help the Community Development Center teach the prevention of fire-related injuries to children, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Wartrace Water And Sewer Project Gets Additional Federal Funding

April 12, 2004, WARTRACE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing the town of Wartrace with $827,000 in federal funds to upgrade its water and sewer systems, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gordon Answers Constituent Concerns About Meth At Meetings

April 12, 2004, MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Residents discussed their concerns about the growing methamphetamine epidemic with U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon at his recent open meetings across Middle Tennessee.

Gordon Hosts Middle Tennessee Open Meetings

April 2, 2004, MIDDLE TENNESSEE – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon will conduct a series of open meetings in Middle Tennessee on Thursday (April 8), Friday (April 9) and Saturday (April 10) to discuss issues of concern with residents.