Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Marsha Blackburn [R, TN-7]

US Supreme Court Strikes Down DC Handgun Ban

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Tennessee Representative Marsha Blackburn hailed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down as unconstitutional the District of Columbia's gun ban. ...

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Bill Purcell Goes To Mass. Tennessee Governor's Race Wide Open

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

US Representative Marsha Blackburn, 55; former US Senator Bill Frist, 56; Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons, 58; State Representative ...

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House subcommittee votes up performance rights bill

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

In a statement issued this morning, subcommittee member Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R - Tenn.) applauded the bill's passage from markup, stating it "would end ...

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McCain: The second coming of Dole

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

I got a taste recently when I was on Larry King with GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. She seemed to think the major issue Republicans could win ...

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In the Physics of Capitol Hill, Energy Creates Friction

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.): "May I offer a suggestion to . . . the Democrat leadership? Admit you made a mistake."

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The councilors are coming!

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Legally, Marsha Blackburn of Brentwood is a congressman and she uses that title. It's constitutional. Brandon has been noncommittal about her title, ...

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Second coming of Bob Dole

2008-06-22T00:00:00Z

I got a taste last week when I was on Larry King with GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. She seemed to think the major issue Republicans could win ...

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Humphrey: An Obama victory could shake state

2008-06-21T00:00:00Z

Or maybe US Rep. Marsha Blackburn would find allies. Or Lord knows whom else. Under our state Constitution, the senators have the right to pick a ...

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Blackburn calls Iraq funding deal victory for troops

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

... and civilian workers would be given a furlough, US Rep. Marsha Blackburn was glad to see the passage of an Iraq funding bill Thursday on Capitol Hill. ...

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SUBJECT: WOMEN VOTERS IN THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ...

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

... Barbara Mikulski of Maryland. And for more on the other side of this debate is Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, a McCain supporter. ...

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GOP aiming to link Obama with Carter

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Mitt Romney (R), Republican Party Chairman Robert â€œMikeâ€ Duncan and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have all mentioned his name â€” may also remind voters of ...

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Buyout Plan to be Sent To State Employees

2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

Marsha Blackburn and Zach Wamp, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey. Gibbons said heâ€™s discussed the race with Frist. ...

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John McCain's Flashback Campaign

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

I got a taste last week when I was on Larry King with GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. She seemed to think the major issue Republicans could win ...

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FEC Complaint Filed Against Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and her campaign committee treasurer. They assert Rep. Blackburn's campaign "violated federal campaign finance laws by failing to ...

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Huckabee, Richardson top readers' VP poll

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is young and the future of the party. â— Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is a reliable conservative. ...

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Local Republicans Rally Support For McCain

2008-06-14T00:00:00Z

... fighting the increased spending, and those are areas where we are in agreement," said Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican Representative. ...

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International Paper to Give To Botanic Garden Project

2008-06-14T00:00:00Z

Marsha Blackburn and the committeeâ€™s treasurer, Tea Hoffman. Blackburn is the representative of Tennesseeâ€™s 7th congressional district that includes parts ...

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Congress voices frustration as Salmonella toll rises

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

Rep Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said, "You've had time. We're still waiting." During testimony, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) presented an ...

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Lawmakers approve subpoenas over food testing

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

"You've had time," said Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. "We're still waiting." The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of about 80 percent of the ...

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FEC Complaint Filed Against Blackburn Campaign

2008-06-13T00:00:00Z

... has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the campaign committee of US Rep. Marsha Blackburn and the committeeâ€™s treasurer, ...

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