Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Bob Corker [R, TN]

Solar Energy Car On Display At MTSU

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...partially on solar energy and nitrogen was on display Friday afternoon on Middle Tennessee State Universitys campus. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker was on hand to not only learn about the car but teach students as well about energy initiatives. Corker also spoke

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Recession likely despite bailout

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...(AP) U.S. Sen. Bob Corker told Tennessee business leaders on Thursday that a recession may be unavoidable even if Congress approves a $700 billion package to stem the current financial industry meltdown. "I think the future is going to be very cloudy. I

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Corker Said Recession Likely Despite Bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...Tenn. -- U.S. Sen. Bob Corker is telling Tennessee business leaders that a recession may unavoidable even if Congress approves a $700 billion package designed to stem a financial industry meltdown. Corker, a Tennessee Republican, said in a conference ca

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Corker Says Recession Likely Despite Bailout

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

...NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Corker is telling Tennessee business leaders that a recession may unavoidable even if Congress approves a $700 billion package designed to stem a financial industry meltdown. Corker, a Tennessee Republican, said in

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More pressure on retail issues ahead of Senate rescue vote

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

...chance helped spur a 3.4% gain on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote Wednesday evening on the Bush administration's plan. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, predicted the measure would be approved in both chambers. See

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Governor's race poll: Frist has wide name recognition

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

...percent but only 35 percent of respondents viewed him favorably. Ford's opponent in the 2006 U.S. Senate race, Republican Sen. Bob Corker, had similar numbers: 92 percent knew who he was, with 37 percent who view him favorably. "That race was nasty on b

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Corker: 'Wall St. bailout' is really for Main St.

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

By US Sen. BOB CORKER, â€¢ R-Tenn. â€¢ September 27, 2008 Things in Washington are continuing to evolve. I hope as you read this we are working in a bipartisan ...

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Play Ball

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

...tax cuts and relaxed regulations to unfreeze credit markets. By Saturday, though, Bloomberg was reporting that Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee said there was a “definite thawing” of opposition by House Republicans who rebelled against Treasu

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TOPWRAP 5-US Congressional leaders huddle on bailout deal

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, said lawmakers were encountering extraordinary voter anger. ...

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2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, said lawmakers were encountering extraordinary voter anger. ...

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Graham ventures to DC for damage control

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

"Yesterday, except for the middle part of the day, was a tremendously productive day," said Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.). Corker singled out the hours from ...

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What Caused Bailout Talks To Break Down?

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, said: "I believe that we will pass this legislation before the markets open on Monday. ...

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Corker gives Dems ammunition

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) gave ammunition to Democrats today who charge that the entry of John McCain into the congressional bailout negotiations knocked ...

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Local Reaction to Bailout Deal

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Late today, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker gave a thumbs up to the bi-partisan agreement. SEN. BOB CORKER, (R) TENNESSEE"It is my hope that we have an ...

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Lawmakers Hope To Vote On Deal In Days

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

...following a negotiating session between House and Senate lawmakers. "There really isn't much of a deadlock to break." Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, said: "I believe that we will pass this legislation before the markets open on Monday."

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'Fundamental' agreement on bailout plan

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Republican Senator Bob Corker said: "I believe that we will pass this legislation before the markets open on Monday." The most likely scenario is the bill ...

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The plan is on

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

One senator, Bob Corker, said he believed the legislation will pass before markets open on Monday. The stock market, presumably, expected the decision to be ...

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A Bailout Deal Gets Done

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

The Journal quotes Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee as saying, "I believe that we will pass this legislation before the markets open on Monday. ...

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Tennessee Senators, Congressmen playing role in bailout negotiations

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

US Senator Bob Corker has had a seat at the center of negotiations, as Congress works to come up with an economic bailout plan. Now lawmakers say they've ...

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Corker drops clue on bailout size

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

But Tennessee freshman Sen. Bob Corker dropped a small hint to reporters staking out this morning's big meeting. "The overall denomination, just in fairness ...

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