December 2005 News Archive

$1.12 Million In USDA Funding Allows Algood To Extend Sewer Service
December 30, 2005, ALGOOD – U.S. Department of Agriculture funds totaling $1.12 million will allow the City of Algood to expand sewer service to 79 residents, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

$55,000 EDA Grant Enables UCDD To Plan Economic Development
December 30, 2005, COOKEVILLE – A $55,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant will enable the Upper Cumberland Development District to develop an economic development strategy for its 14-county region, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

USDA Funding Allows Red Boiling Springs To Upgrade Water Treatment
December 30, 2005, RED BOILING SPRINGS – U.S. Department of Agriculture funds totaling $750,000 will allow the City of Red Boiling Springs to upgrade a water treatment plant, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said today.

$1.69 Million In HUD Funds Provides More Housing For Elderly In Smith County
December 30, 2005, SOUTH CARTHAGE – A $1.69 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant will enable the Cumberland Regional Development Corp. to build 15 units of housing for elderly residents in South Carthage, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Double Springs Utility Project Gets Additional $300,000 In Federal Funds
December 29, 2005, COOKEVILLE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing the Double Springs Utility District with $300,000 in federal funds to construct a water storage tank and improve water lines, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Murfreesboro Housing Authority Receives Federal Grants To Help Homeless
December 21, 2005, MURFREESBORO – Two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants, totaling $278,748, will enable the Murfreesboro Housing Authority to house more disabled homeless persons.

Gordon: Feds Must Be Energy Efficient Too
December 21, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has introduced a package of bills designed to take the next step in furthering energy conservation activities in the U.S., especially in the federal government.

Gordon Announces Grant For Improvements To Overton Industrial Park
December 21, 2005, LIVINGSTON – Overton County and the town of Livingston will receive an $850,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to improve water and sewer systems serving the Overton County Industrial Park, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Murfreesboro Fire Department Receives $88,000 Federal Grant
December 21, 2005, MURFREESBORO – The Murfreesboro Fire Department will receive a $88,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant for operation and safety purposes, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

With Gordon's Support, House Approves Border Security Act
December 19, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Determined to secure America’s borders to keep out terrorists and illegal drugs, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for legislation aimed at beefing up the country’s border protection.

Hendersonville Fire Department Receives $1.5 Million Federal Grant
December 16, 2005, HENDERSONVILLE – The Hendersonville Fire Department will receive a $1.5 million federal grant to hire additional firefighters, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

KETRA Allows 100 Percent Deduction For Charitable Giving
December 14, 2005, MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennesseans have a little over two weeks until the Dec. 31 deadline to claim higher deductions for charitable giving, under the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said today.

Gordon's Methamphetamine Clean-up Bill Passes House
December 13, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Middle Tennessee communities are one step closer to getting the guidelines and resources they need to clean up methamphetamine labs, thanks to the passage of legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Gordon's Legislation Would Help U.S. Maintain Its Competitive Edge
December 9, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation introduced this week by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon would take necessary steps to help to ensure that the U.S. will maintain its ability to compete in a global marketplace and keep high-wage jobs on American soil.

MTSU History Department Receives $142,656 NEH Grant
December 8, 2005, MURFREESBORO – A $142,656 National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable the Middle Tennessee State University Department of History and the Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, to offer workshops for K-12 teachers next summer, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

Gordon Introduces Legislation To Address U.S. Energy Challenges
December 7, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday (December 6), U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon introduced legislation designed to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign energy by 20 percent in the next 10 years.

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