October 2005 News Archives

Tobacco Companies Should Honor 2005 Payments In Full, Says Gordon
October 3, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – In order to avoid paying tobacco farmers their full Phase 2 payments for 2004, tobacco companies may challenge a ruling by the North Carolina Supreme Court, says U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Federal Loan Will Fund Improvements To Putnam Railroad Line
October 4, 2005, COOKEVILLE – A $7.7 million USDA Rural Development loan will enable the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Authority to make improvements to the railroad track from Algood to Crawford via Monterey, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Farmington/Richcreek Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
October 5, 2005, LEWISBURG – The Farmington/Richcreek Volunteer Fire Department will receive a $43,533 Department of Homeland Security grant for the purchase of firefighting equipment, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Portland To Receive Greenway Assistance From National Park Service
October 18, 2005, PORTLAND – The National Park Service will provide the City of Portland with planning and technical assistance to aid in the creation of a city greenway, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Gordon Discusses Crime-Fighting Tools With Gallatin Police Chief
October 19, 2005, GALLATIN – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon met with Gallatin Police Chief John Tisdale to get a first-hand look at crime-fighting equipment funded by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Tennessee FSA Offices To Remain Open, Says Gordon
October 19, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee’s Farm Service Agency offices will remain open and continue working to make the state’s $2 billion agriculture industry more productive and more efficient, said U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Gordon's Meth Bill Endorsed By Two National Organizations
October 21, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Methamphetamine lab clean-up legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon was praised by the National League of Counties at a congressional hearing held yesterday (October 20).

Gordon Congratulates Local School On Award Of New Books
October 25, 2005, GALLATIN – During a recent visit to Gallatin, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon visited R.T. Fisher Alternative School to congratulate the school on being awarded a collection of books from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Volunteer Fire Services, Inc. Receives Federal Grant
October 27, 2005, SHELBYVILLE – A $77,976 U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant will enable Volunteer Fire Services, Inc. to purchase firefighting equipment, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

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