John Tanner

Democrat  •  11 Terms  •  Sworn In 1989
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12/01/10
RE: John Tanner

Two other House Democrats, Leonard Boswell of Iowa and John Tanner of Tennessee, also pressed for a reprimand. Rangel faces punishment for financial ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
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12/01/10
CNN - House Censures Rep. Rangel

...seen him treat anyone with disrespect. There is no proof of activity involving "moral turpitude" or "criminal intent," said Rep. John Tanner, D-Tennessee. Rangel, a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus, became the twenty-third House member i

Source: KTVU
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12/01/10
House to vote on Rangel censure

...seen him treat anyone with disrespect. There is no proof of activity involving "moral turpitude" or "criminal intent," said Rep. John Tanner, D-Tennessee. Rangel, a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus, became the twenty-third House member i

Source: CNN
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12/01/10
Several Democrats — and 1 Republican — urge reprimand, not censure, for Rep. Charles Rangel

...said Rangel's transgression did not rise to the level of a censure. Two other House Democrats, Leonard Boswell of Iowa and John Tanner of Tennessee, also pressed for a reprimand. Rangel faces punishment for financial misdeeds, and the House ethics commi

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12/01/10
Dems, 1 GOP lawmaker press for leniency for Rangel

...said Rangel's transgression did not rise to the level of a censure. Two other House Democrats, Leonard Boswell of Iowa and John Tanner of Tennessee, also pressed for a reprimand. Rangel faces punishment for financial misdeeds, and the House ethics commi

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12/01/10
Rangel Censured by House for Ethics Violations

...said Rangel's transgression did not rise to the level of a censure. Two other House Democrats, Leonard Boswell of Iowa and John Tanner of Tennessee, also pressed for a reprimand. The House ethics committee painted Rangel as a congressman who ignored rul

Source: FOX News
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12/01/10
House censures Charles Rangel

NEW: Rangel calls the censure vote "very political"The House censured Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-New YorkThe House also recommends that Rangel pay restitution for unpaid taxesRangel was found guilty by the ethics committee on 11 counts of violating House

Source: CNN
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11/30/10
Congress OKs historic $1.15 billion settlement for black farmers

John Tanner and Steve Cohen, both D-Tenn., Bennie G. Thompson and Travis W. Childers, both D-Miss., and Marion Berry, D-Ark., voting with the majority, ...

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel
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11/30/10
Financial questions follow 4 Republican freshmen to Congress

...reported a $250,000 campaign loan from his personal funds ahead of his primary for the western Tennessee seat vacated by Rep. John Tanner (D). But according to his personal financial disclosure reports filed with the House, Fincher did not have $250,000

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11/30/10
Congress OKs historic $1.15 billion settlement for black farmers

...farmers’ advocate says the compensation itself is “discriminatory” and inadequate. The House vote Tuesday was 256-152, with Reps. John Tanner and Steve Cohen, both D-Tenn., Bennie G. Thompson and Travis W. Childers, both D-Miss., and Marion Berry,

Source: KnoxNews
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11/29/10
RE: John Tanner

In October, Habitat owner John Tanner told the Advocate that: “I already have three existing approvals so could start building tomorrow if I wanted”. ...

Source: Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate
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11/28/10
RE: John Tanner

John Tanner (D-Tenn.), Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) and Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) to retire. None had had a tough race in more than a decade.

Source: Politico (blog)
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11/26/10
Bids for Delta Queen include guiding it back onto Mississippi River

John Tanner and Steve Cohen, both D-Tenn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., also failed. The exemption ended Nov. 1, 2008, and passengers who disembarked at ...

Source: Seattle Times
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11/26/10
GOP spending ban threatens Tennessee projects

...on need. Most other fiscal 2011 Tennessee projects were sponsored by retiring Democratic Reps. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro and John Tanner of Union City, and Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, who was defeated by Republican Dr. Scott DesJarlais of Jasper.

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11/25/10
Local briefs: Signing for novel about Fruitvale; Tax Foundation honors John Tanner

Last week the Tax Foundation honored US Rep. John Tanner with its Distinguished Service Award, "for his work in Congress to foster fiscal restraint and ...

Source: Jackson Sun
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11/24/10
RE: John Tanner

The production team includes Richard Hoover (scenic designer), Gregory Gale (costume designer), Jeff Nellis (lighting designer), John Tanner (composer/sound ...

Source: Playbill.com
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11/24/10
Earmark hold-off hardest on post

Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro and John Tanner of Union City, and Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, who was defeated by Republican Dr. Scott DesJarlais of ...

Source: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
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11/24/10
Southern Dem Cooper holds his own, says knowing neighbors what matters

Davis' defeat and the retirement of Tennessee Democrats Bart Gordon and John Tanner allowed Republicans to pick up a net gain of three seats, flipping the ...

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel
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11/24/10
Earmark hold-off hardest on post

...other fiscal 2011 Tennessee earmarks were sponsored by retiring Democratic Reps. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro and John Tanner of Union City, and Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, who was defeated by Republican Dr. Scott DesJarlais of Jasper. Even if the T

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11/23/10
Off the Record: St. Augustine Record's policy of holding stories until ...

Former state attorney John Tanner, when told the facts contained in this story but not the names of the parties involved, said, “There are questionable ...

Source: The St. Augustine Underground
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11/20/10
Bill Theobald: New TN congressmen say they won't lose sight of their duty

"This is the people's money," said Fincher, who replaces retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner. Exactly what agenda the 112th Congress faces next year ...

Source: The Tennessean
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11/20/10
Pensions support Congress retirees

John Tanner: 22 years in Congress, four years in Navy. Estimated pension of $62000 in 2011. (Tanner's office could not confirm he signed up for the federal ...

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press
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11/20/10
Rep.-elect Stephen Fincher feels out new role in House

...Tennessee economic development project. "This is the people's money," said Fincher, who replaces retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner. Exactly what agenda the 112th Congress faces next year depends on what the 111th Congress accomplishes during the curr

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11/19/10
Delta Queen may return to the Mississippi River

John Tanner and Steve Cohen, both D-Tenn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., also failed. The exemption ended Nov. 1, 2008, and passengers who disembarked at ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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11/17/10
Sharples leaving Daytona State

Daytona State College board chairperson John Tanner, left, pats the arm of Kent Sharples after he announced his retirement ...

Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal
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11/17/10
The impact of the November 2 elections on international trade

On the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, Kevin Brady (R-TX) is poised to succeed John Tanner (DTN) as Chairman. It is unclear at this time who will be ...

Source: Lexology (registration)
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11/16/10
RE: John Tanner

He takes over the helm from US Congressman John Tanner, who headed the assembly for two years. At a meeting of NATO foreign ministers on Dec. ...

Source: Trend News Agency
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11/16/10
RE: John Tanner

He takes over the helm from US Congressman John Tanner, who headed the assembly for two years. At a meeting of NATO foreign ministers on Dec. ...

Source: Trend News Agency
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11/16/10
RE: John Tanner

He takes over the helm from US Congressman John Tanner, who headed the assembly for two years. At a meeting of NATO foreign ministers on Dec. ...

Source: Trend News Agency
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11/16/10
RE: John Tanner

He also served as an aide to congressman John Tanner in Tennessee's 8th District. In 2005, during a period of turmoil and cries for reform in the Shelby ...

Source: Memphis Flyer
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Official website: http://tanner.house.gov/
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1226 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4714
Fax: 202-225-1765

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