September 2006 News Archives

Gordon Announces Water, Sewer Grant For Overton Industrial Park
September 13, 2006, LIVINGSTON – A $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant will enable Overton County to expand water and sewer infrastructure to a new industrial park, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced today.

Gordon Seeks Better Technology For Border Security Efforts
September 13, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a U.S. House Science Committee hearing today (September 13) on border security, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon heard from expert witnesses about the need to utilize new and developing technology to secure U.S. borders.

Gordon Votes For Border Security Measure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing his efforts to secure the nation’s borders, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for legislation that would require installation of fencing at key points of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Gordon: Time For Action On 9/11 Recommendations
September 14, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. House of Representatives voted this week on two bills commemorating the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon urged further action to protect the nation from future attacks.

Gordon’s 911 Provisions Included In Senate Bill
September 14, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a measure based on a bill written by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon to speed the deployment of emergency 911 services to Internet phone users.

Gordon Votes For Earmark, Funding Transparency
September 15, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted for two measures designed to increase transparency of federal appropriations, contracts and grants.

Gordon Backs Rutherford Immigration Initiative
September 19, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is backing the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department’s efforts to participate in a federal program designed to deport illegal immigrants who are arrested on other criminal charges.

Gordon Supports Bill To Encourage Adoption
September 20, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to recognize and support efforts to increase adoption, an endeavor long supported by U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Grant Helps MTSU Eliminate Lead Poisoning Hazards In Homes
September 20, 2006, MURFREESBORO – A nearly $2 million U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant will allow Middle Tennessee State University to continue its efforts to eliminate lead poisoning statewide, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

Gordon Votes For Border Security Legislation
September 21, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon voted today (Sept. 21, 2006) for legislation aimed at increasing security of the nation’s land borders and enforcement of immigration laws.

U.S. Army Awards Contract to Barrett Firearms for M107s
September 25, 2006, CHRISTIANA – The U.S. Army has awarded an initial contract worth nearly $12.7 million to Barrett Firearms Inc. for the procurement of M107 long-range sniper rifles, U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon announced.

House Approves Bill To Help Children Of Meth-Addicted Parents
September 26, 2006, WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would help to ensure the safety of children whose parents are addicted to methamphetamine, announced U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

Gordon Secures $1 Million For Army Research At TTU
September 27, 2006, COOKEVILLE – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $1 million for Tennessee Technological University to continue its efforts to develop better power sources for the U.S. Army to use on the battlefield.

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