Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Lincoln Davis [D, TN-4]

$10.3M approved for new National Guard armory

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

The bill passed the House with US Rep. Lincoln Davis voting for it. It also passed in the US Senate with Senator Bob Corker approving it while Senator Lamar ...

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Herald to host debate between candidates

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

A spokesman for incumbent Democratic US Rep. Lincoln Davis said the congressman was unable to confirm Friday whether he will be able to attend. ...

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Washington: Privatizing Social Security

2008-10-05T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., remains opposed to any form of privatization, his spokesman said. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., has warned that Congress will have ...

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Wamp switches to yes vote on bailout plan

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

...Nashville, Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro, John Tanner of Union City, and Steve Cohen of Memphis. Others voting against the bill were Democratic Rep. Lincoln Davis of Pall Mall and Republican Reps. John Duncan of Knoxville and David Davis of Johnson City.

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Bailout bill passes; Wamp for, but Davis, Deal against

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., voted for it, but Reps. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., and Nathan Deal, R-Ga., voted against it. Reps. John Duncan, R-Tenn., ...

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Wamp to vote yes on bailout, Davis undecided, Deal still opposed

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Wamp was one of 228 House members, including Reps. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., and Nathan Deal, R-Ga., who defeated the bill on Monday by voting against it ...

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Millions for Tenn. projects in budget bill

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...homeland security. The House passed the bill 370-58 Sept. 24. Reps. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville; Bart Gordon, D-Murfreesboro; Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall; and John Tanner, D-Union City, voted for the bill. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Brentwood, voted against

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Washington: Regional House members hoping for a better rescue bill

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

A spokesman for Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., the lone Tennessee Democrat to vote against the House package, said the congressman will â€œcarefully review and ...

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Tennessee: Lawmakers say tweaked financial bailout likely to pass ...

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., a member of the House Financial Services Committee, could not be reached for comment. He was the lone Democrat in the Tennessee ...

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Chattanooga: Area residents share their worries on troubled economy

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn.: â€œFrankly, I resent the fact my constituents, some of whom donâ€™t have jobs, would have to carry such a burden brought on by ...

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Bailout plan: How Tennessee lawmakers voted

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

...causing a sudden plunge in the stock market. Voting against the legislation were Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Brentwood; Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall; Rep. John Duncan, R-Knoxville, Rep. David Davis, R-Johnson City and Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Chattanooga. Voti

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Washington: Offshore oil drilling limit dropped

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., supported the lifting of the moratorium, but he has not been shy about criticizing Republicans for making drilling the ...

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Wamp, Davis say constituents give thumbs down to bailout

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., and Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., say their constituents have overwhelmingly spoken out against a taxpayer-financed bailout of ailing ...

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In state Senate race, both sides tout conservatism

2008-09-21T00:00:00Z

Politically, she worked on campaigns for US Rep. Lincoln Davis and Kilby and was elected to the school board. Ruppe was elected county executive in 2004, ...

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$4.2 Million to Improve Countyâ€™s Water Service

2008-09-19T00:00:00Z

Participants in the presentation also included Rep. Lincoln Davisâ€™ representative Glen Meyers, Giles County Commissioners Jack Woodard, Roger Reedy and ...

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Davis field representative to visit Cumberland County

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

A representative for US Congressman Lincoln Davis will be in Cumberland County on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to assist with constituent claims and questions. ...

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Study Finds That Increased Federal Aid For Low-Income Women Can Lower Abortion Rates

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

...nutrition programs and health insurance, along with programs aimed at reducing abortions -- is stalled in Congress. Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-Tenn.), the sponsor of the measure who opposes abortion rights, said that being opposed to abortion on legal ground

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Republican candidates meet with local Pachyderm Club

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

... a field representative from US Senator Lamar Alexanderâ€™s office, all spoke to local Republicans. Lankford, who will battle incumbent Lincoln Davis (D) ...

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Study says federal aid can reduce abortions

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

The links between poverty and abortion, and his pro-life convictions, led US Rep. Lincoln Davis of Tennessee to sponsor the Pregnant Women Support Act. It ...

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Study says federal aid can reduce abortions

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

...women." Support bill is stalled The links between poverty and abortion, and his pro-life convictions, led U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis of Tennessee to sponsor the Pregnant Women Support Act. It would increase funding for food nutrition programs and health i

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