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Chattanooga: Local car sellers urge U.S. bailout
GM, Ford and Chrysler dealers in the Chattanooga area appealed to Congress Wednesday to provide relief for America’s automakers during what is shaping up as the biggest economic downturn in a generation.
November 20, 2008
Washington: Alexander retains GOP chairmanship
Senate Democrats and Republicans re-elected their top leaders Tuesday, with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., returning as Republican Conference chairman, the party’s No. 3 leadership post.
November 19, 2008
Emanuel accepts job as White House chief
WASHINGTON - Democratic officials say Barack Obama's fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel has agreed to be White House chief of staff.
November 6, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama’s remarks in Chicago
Text of Democrat Barack Obama’s speech in Chicago after winning the presidential election, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions:
November 6, 2008
Text of McCain’s concession speech
Text of Republican John McCain’s concession speech Tuesday in Phoenix, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions.
November 6, 2008
Tennessee: Sen. Lamar Alexander re-elected in landslide
NASHVILLE — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee found support across the political spectrum to trounce Democrat Bob Tuke and win re-election on Tuesday.
November 5, 2008
Hamilton County: Military feeling left out at election time
Discussions about national security have taken a backseat lately to talk about the nation’s faltering economy, and that has left military personnel feeling neglected in the days leading up to the presidential election.
October 30, 2008
Chattanooga: Third parties seeking strong showing in presidential race
A sign last week in Red Bank warned passers-by on Dayton Boulevard of a “Terrist Finanshul Alert.”
October 20, 2008
Congress get earful
After casting one of the most controversial votes in their tenure on the $700 billion mortgage-backed securities rescue plan, members of Congress returned home this past week and faced constituents divided over the package and anxious about the economy.
October 12, 2008
Washington: Privatizing Social Security
WASHINGTON — Proponents of reforming Social Security with private investment accounts are not deterred by the current economic crisis and stock market gyrations, but they acknowledge the idea now is a tougher political sell.
October 6, 2008
Nashville: Voter questions add element of surprise to Tuesday’s debate
While Tennessee is not a presidential battleground state, residents will supply some “ammunition” Tuesday as Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama square off here in the second presidential debate.
October 6, 2008
Washington: Rescue of Wall Steet in limbo
As President Bush and the two major presidential candidates hashed out a Wall Street rescue plan Thursday, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he and other key lawmakers have developed a proposal with greater oversight than the White House’s plan.
September 26, 2008
Bush: Act now, avoid recession
President Bush on Wednesday warned Americans and lawmakers reluctant to pass a $700 billion financial rescue plan that failing to act fast risks wiping out retirement savings, rising foreclosures, lost jobs, closed businesses and even “a long and painful recession.”
September 25, 2008
Tennessee: Focus on Wall Street puts other legislative business on backburner
With the fate of the country’s financial markets taking top billing, Tennessee and Georgia lawmakers agree that other legislation mostly will take a back seat in this final scheduled week of the 2008 session.
September 23, 2008
Passenger rail bill could provide clearer path for Chattanooga-to-Atlanta high speed line
A push by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., to overhaul the country’s passenger rail system could boost efforts for a long sought-after, high-speed Chattanooga-to-Atlanta line.
September 22, 2008
Highlights

Local Politics

Hamilton County: Mackey, Beck warn against ‘shotgun approach’ to cutting school costs
November 20, 2008
Hamilton County commissioners Greg Beck and Warren Mackey warned schools officials Wednesday to be cautious in the steps they take to cut back on costs, especially if they include school consolidations or closings.

Regional Politics

Cleveland: Watson says legislature won’t raise sales tax
November 20, 2008
The state has no intention of seeking a sales tax increase in cities such as Cleveland where the local option sales tax is less than the maximum allowed, state Rep. Eric Watson said Wednesday.

State Politics

Bredesen: Budget cuts get ‘bloody’
November 20, 2008
Gov. Phil Bredesen on Wednesday began ordering department heads to cut their operating budgets by as much as 15 percent, and he conceded services will suffer as he grapples with a budget shortfall expected to hit $800 million.

National Politics

Chattanooga: Local car sellers urge U.S. bailout
November 20, 2008
GM, Ford and Chrysler dealers in the Chattanooga area appealed to Congress Wednesday to provide relief for America’s automakers during what is shaping up as the biggest economic downturn in a generation.

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