July 2006 News Archives

Federal Grant Aids MTSU Campus Police
July 10, 2006, MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee State University Campus Police will receive a $13,922 U.S. Department of Homeland Security equipment grant, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

Construction Underway On Oaklands Enhancements
July 10, 2006, MURFREESBORO – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon says enhancements being made on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion this summer will greatly improve visitors’ and students’ experiences at the historic Civil War-era home.

Gordon Announces $30,000 In Grants For Dixon Springs Community Center
July 11, 2006, DIXON SPRINGS – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is providing the Dixon Springs Preservation Association with $30,000 in federal funds for the establishment of a community center, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

TTU To Use Federal Grant To Help Increase Manufacturers’ Efficiency
JUly 17, 2006, COOKEVILLE – The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding a federal grant to Tennessee Technological University that will allow students and faculty to work with regional manufacturers to help them increase energy efficiency and stay competitive, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

$626,670 HUD Grant Funds Murfreesboro’s Community Development Programs
July 18, 2006, MURFREESBORO – A $626,670 U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant will enable Murfreesboro’s Community Development office to provide housing programs to eligible residents, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Gordon Supports Bill To Promote Newborn Screening
July 18, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is co-sponsoring legislation that would improve procedures for newborn screening, which can detect treatable health disorders such as hearing loss, hormone deficiencies and sickle cell anemia.

$10,000 Rural Development Grant Helps Establish Small Business Center
July 24, 2006, GALLATIN – A $10,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant will help establish a Small Business Development Center in Sumner County, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

House Approves Measures To Protect Children From Sexual Predators
July 27, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon praised two bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that are aimed at protecting the nation’s children from sexual predators.

$27,500 Federal Grant Helps Fund Farmers Market Pavilion
July 28, 2006, WATERTOWN – A $27,500 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant will be used to fund part of a farmers market pavilion, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

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