Aug 28, 2026
Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state.
Bill Lee
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Bill Lee is the 50th governor of Tennessee, having taken office on January 19, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including education reform, economic development, and public safety during his tenure. Lee has also emphasized the importance of workforce development and has worked on initiatives to improve the state's infrastructure. His administration has faced challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state's economy and health systems.
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by number of sources- I rise in strong support of H.R. 3843. This bipartisan package of commonsense antitrust reforms would bring a whole lot of much-needed improvements to the administration of our Federal antitrust laws. First, it would update our merger filing fees to reduce the financial burden on the vast majority of filers. Second, it would implement the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act to allow State attorneys general to benefit from the same protection as Federal antitrust enforcers so that their enforcement actions cannot just be transferred out of their State to more defendant-friendly jurisdictions. And, third, this legislation would require companies that submit premerger filings with the FTC and Department of Justice to notify the Agencies of any subsidies or support that they receive from foreign countries of concern such as China, Russia, and Iran. This will allow our antitrust enforcers to ensure that American markets are not being manipulated by hostile States. Finally, in addition to simply being good policy, these reforms are the product of bipartisan cooperation, exemplifying the model for future bipartisan cooperation on antitrust legislation. I, therefore, stand in strong support of this legislation and in support of this request. I would like to yield my time to the distinguished Senator from Minnesota. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota.7 sources2022govinfo.gov
- First let me thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership. I would just say to the gentleman, you are absolutely correct, and I oppose this rule because this is such an important issue that affects our national security, but also the economic security of this country. This is an issue that warrants much more deliberation and debate. In fact, Mr. Speaker, when the authorization to use force to go to war in Afghanistan came before us on that terrible day of 9/14, there may have been 1 hour of debate, if that long. And so I think at this moment, as we are turning the corner, hopefully, we should have a full debate on the direction, the timeframe which Mr. McGovern has in his resolution, and also a plan to begin to end the war in Afghanistan. {time} 1310 We must have a political solution and reconciliation in Afghanistan because most military experts have told us there's no military solution in Afghanistan. We know and we hear that if it's going well, we need more money and more troops; and if it's going poorly, we need more money and more troops. So we need here in the House to have this debate. What should we do and how should we do it? So this amendment, this proposal by Mr. McGovern, warrants much more than a 5-minute debate because it's such an important issue to the country. Over 70-some percent now of the American people believe it's time to wind down.…4 sources2011govinfo.gov
- Let me thank the gentlewoman for yielding and also for being very vigilant in protecting women, women's right to privacy, and alerting us as to the dangers in this very terrible rule and terrible bill. Madam Speaker, first of all, once again, as I said yesterday, this is just downright wrong. This is a horrible bill. This takes away a woman's right to privacy. Again, I thought in our country we prided ourselves on the right to privacy. Women have a right to determine their own health care decisions. They can make these decisions with whomever they deem appropriate. There is no way that Members of Congress should intervene, direct, or superimpose views and government policies on women's health care and women's right to privacy. {time} 1015 Once again, the Hyde amendment was passed, I believe it was--what--in the seventies. We should be providing access to women's health care so low-income women would have the same opportunities to determine their own health care decisions as other women who have the access, but Federal funds haven't been allowed for many, many years now. I don't know why these bogus arguments are being made on this bill because we don't have Federal funding of abortions, and I think women know that and see this as a real sinister move to, once again, deny women their right to health care and their right to privacy. Also, once again, we are seeing how another bill further undermines D.C.'s home rule.…4 sources2015govinfo.gov
- I rise today to pay tribute to Elder Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on July 3, 2015, at the age of 90. Boyd K. Packer was both a man of principle and a man who knew the power of principles. He taught that talking about principles and doctrines changes behavior far better than talking about behavior changes behavior. He boldly stood as a ``watchman on the tower,'' proclaiming the principles that lead to faithful families, strong communities, and ultimately better nations. Trained as an educator, Elder Packer was truly a teacher first, last, and always. Whether interacting with an individual, speaking in front of thousands, writing one of his many insightful books, or simply spending time with one of his beloved children, he was forever teaching. And to be clear, he wasn't preaching; he was teaching-- teaching principles that would instruct, inspire, and improve all who came within the sound of his distinct and powerful voice. Boyd K. Packer understood the important influence of simple stories in teaching. He masterfully wove priceless principles into powerful modern-day parables, keen observations from everyday living, and spiritual lessons that were meaningful and memorable.…3 sources2015govinfo.gov
- I rise in support of this amendment. This would correct a great defect in our Tax Code--the parent tax penalty. We have been punishing parents for decades because of the way our Federal tax system and our senior entitlement programs--Social Security and Medicare--interact. We have to end this tyranny and end this now. This amendment does that, and I urge my colleagues to support it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there any further debate on the amendment? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1205) was agreed to. Amendment No. 1228 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to a vote in relation to Heitkamp amendment No. 1228. The Senator from North Dakota.3 sources2017govinfo.gov
- Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state.2 sources2026dailymontanan.com
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Aug 14, 2026
After deliberate consideration of Anthony Darrell Hines’ request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the state of Tennessee and do not plan to intervene.
Aug 7, 2026
I take it very seriously and have in every case and will in every case going forward.
Aug 4, 2026
It’s unclear how those will be distributed among states in the running for the project.
Aug 4, 2026
You make certain that you protect the environment, protect the natural resources that we have, while also bringing economic growth.
Aug 4, 2026
Tennessee has a “really good chance” at being one of two states in the running for a $50 billion nuclear energy campus.
Aug 1, 2026
Medicaid, healthcare outcomes and the cost of healthcare are of the utmost importance to our states. Not only because they are such a big piece of our budget but because it is about serving some of the most vulnerable in our communities.
Jul 30, 2026
Our state answered the call during the Manhattan Project and helped shape the course of history, and Tennessee stands ready once again to advance the safe, reliable energy solutions our nation depends on.
Jul 27, 2026
Tennessee has shown we can lead the nation in innovation while protecting hardworking families from higher utility bills, & we’re grateful for your leadership to advance policies that strengthen our economy & secure America’s future.
May 15, 2026
I have conversations with the president on a regular basis about what he wants. But this is about what members of the General Assembly want.
May 15, 2026
I think the General Assembly had the obligation and the authority to look at maps.
May 15, 2026
I think that rulings across the country set up the scenario for states to redistrict.
May 15, 2026
You gotta remember maps are drawn by representatives elected by the people.
May 15, 2026
I think it’s really important that the courts will weigh in on this. The legislature has followed the authority and the process that they believe fairly and appropriately divides districts, as they have done for generations as has happened…
Apr 22, 2026
we need dispatchable power. Something happens when the government subsidizes and otherwise encourages nondispatchable power and punishes and discourages dispatchable power: The price of dispatchable power and power generally goes up. That…
Mar 25, 2026
we are fortunate. We are blessed to inhabit a country where freedom is the norm, where popular sovereignty is the objective, and has been since the dawn of our Republic. We are celebrating this year the 250th anniversary of this country…
Mar 22, 2026
It is important to reflect on the importance of this position and on the importance of the Department that he has been asked by the President of the United States to lead. This is a Department that, 25 years ago, didn't exist. It was…
Mar 21, 2026
These scurrilous and false arguments that have been made against this bill--now, although some of these arguments have been mingled with truth, they are almost entirely false. They are built on lies. They are built on a blatant…
Mar 20, 2026
We have an illness within our election system. Our elections have been rendered infirm or at least very insecure by some of these features that I noted just a few minutes ago, including the fact that the 1993 NVRA, as passed by Congress…
Mar 20, 2026
It surprises me in the sense that it seems phenomenally unwise. It would have surprised me earlier in my lifetime. It would have surprised me even earlier in my time here in the U.S. Senate; yet something has happened in recent years that…
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