May 2005 News Archives

House Authorizes $1.3 Billion For Vocational Education
May 4, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon praised his House colleagues today (Wednesday, May 4) for authorizing $1.3 billion to fund the nation's vocational-education programs, which the administration eliminated in its 2006 budget proposal.

Gordon Wants Tougher Restrictions Placed On Sexual Offenders
May 5, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants tougher federal restrictions put on convicted sexual offenders after they are released from prison.

Gordon Sprints Past His Congressional Colleagues In The Capital Challenge
May 11, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon continued his domination of the 3-mile Capital Challenge race by sprinting past his congressional colleagues and retaining the “Fastest Member of Congress” title.

Cannon County Resident Receives Academy Nominations
Feruary 18, 2005, WOODBURY – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has nominated Cannon County resident Peter Corley to the U.S. Military Academy.

House Approves Legislation To Fight Violent Gang Crime
May 13, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants local law enforcement agencies to have more resources to fight gang activity in their communities and longer prison sentences for violent gang-related crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

Gordon Introduces Bill Requiring 911 Access Through Internet Phone Service
May 18, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon and several congressional colleagues have joined forces to require all Internet telephone providers to connect emergency 911 calls made by their customers.

$40,000 USDA Grant Awarded For Smith County Farmer’s Pavilion
May 19, 2005, SOUTH CARTHAGE – Smith County has received a $40,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help build a farmer’s market pavilion at the Agricultural Center under construction next to the Crump-Paris Park on Highway 53, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

House Approves $610,000 For Stones River Battlefield Project
May 20, 2005, MURFREESBORO – The House of Representatives approved Thursday (May 19) a $610,000 appropriation to improve and expand the driving tour route at Stones River National Battlefield, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Sign-Up For Tobacco Buyout Fast Approaching
May 20, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants to remind Middle Tennessee tobacco producers that the deadline for signing up for the Tobacco Buyout program is quickly approaching. Sign-up ends June 17.

House Approves $500,000 For State’s Civil War Heritage Area
May 23, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives approved Thursday (May 19) a $500,000 appropriation for the Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area to promote tourism and economic development across the state, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

House Approves Measures To Protect Consumers From Spyware
May 23, 2005, WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives approved Monday (May 23) two measures to protect consumers from dangerous computer spyware, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

MTSU School Of Nursing Receives $275,300 For Scholarships
May 25, 2005, MURFREESBORO – A $275,300 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant will enable the Middle Tennessee State University School of Nursing to award scholarships to disadvantaged students, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Grants Enable Cutting-Edge Nuclear Physics Research at TTU
May 26, 2005, COOKEVILLE – Two grants from the U.S. Department of Energy will allow valuable scientific research to continue on two related projects at Tennessee Technological University, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

Gallatin Student’s Art Will Be Displayed At Nation’s Capitol
May 30, 2005, GALLATIN – As a winner of the Congressional Art Competition, a Gallatin High School junior will have her self-portrait displayed at the nation’s Capitol for one year, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon said.

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