Rep. John Tanner

Democrat  •  8th District, Tennessee  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1989
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 95%
  • Abstains: 9%

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08/01/07
Majestic America Line Announces Farewell Celebration Throughout ...

... Jean Schmidt (R-OH) -- Congressman John Tanner (D-TN) -- Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) -- Senator David Vitter (R-LA) -- Congressman Timothy Walz ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
07/29/07
When did Jackson become a no-fly zone?

Congressman John Tanner, D-Union City, has been our ally over the years in assuring Jackson maintains its essential air service status. ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
07/28/07
Postal sorting stays in Jackson

US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, praised the decision in a Friday press release. Last year, Tanner wrote a letter to Postmaster General John Potter urging ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
07/27/07
Tanner: Jackson postal operations not moving to Memphis

(AP) - The US Postal Service has decided not to fold Jackson's mail services into the Memphis Processing Center, US Rep. John Tanner announced Friday. ...

Source: WMC-TV, TN
07/27/07
Tanner: Jackson Postal Operations Not Moving to Memphis

(AP) - The US Postal Service has decided not to fold Jackson's mail services into the Memphis Processing Center, US Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., ...

Source: Memphis Daily News,  USA
07/25/07
Dems Taking All-Or-Nothing View on Iraq

John Tanner of Tennessee, Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, Ellen Tauscher of California, Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts, Kendrick Meek of Florida, ...

Source: ABC News
07/20/07
JTA gets $750K grant toward new facility

US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, who announced the US Department of Transportation grant on Tuesday, said in a statement that shoring up the future of ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
07/19/07
Rep. Tanner comes through for Jackson

We appreciate the continuing efforts of US Rep. John Tanner to help Jackson and West Tennessee. On Tuesday, it was announced that Jackson Transit Authority ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
07/18/07
House Panel Approves Ban on IRS Use of Private Tax Collectors

The vote was 23-18, with John Tanner of Tennessee the only Democrat joining Republicans in voting “no.” Democrats and the National Treasury Employees Union ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
07/17/07
Americans need a clearer mission

By US REP. JOHN TANNER Gen. David Petraeus, the decorated commander of US troops in Iraq, has said a successful "political aspect" is vital to accompany our ...

Source: The Tennessean, TN
07/17/07
Americans need a clearer mission

By US REP. JOHN TANNER Gen. David Petraeus, the decorated commander of US troops in Iraq, has said a successful "political aspect" is vital to accompany our ...

Source: Robertson County Times, TN
07/17/07
Gordon leads delegation in donors

While Gordon took in the most money during the quarter, Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, had the most cash on hand at the end of the quarter, $1004427. Rep. ...

Source: Dickson Herald
07/07/07
Vines: McWherter tests Senaterace waters

Asked to describe his political philosophy, he said: “I’m squarely in the mode of (US Rep.) John Tanner and Ned McWherter, Democrats, ...

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), TN
06/15/07
USC Develops the Redistricting Game

Rep. John Tanner of Tennessee, who recently showed the Redistricting Game to other members of Congress, has drafted a bill which would require redistricting ...

Source: Escapist Magazine, NC
06/12/07
Gerrymander 'til you drop with new online videogame

Also on the program: officials from election reform groups and Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn. Why Tanner? The game includes "a playable version" of his “Fairness ...

Source: USA Today
06/11/07
Videogame Unites Politicians & Reform Groups to Combat at ...

In addition, the game provides details on a variety of reform measures -- including a playable version of Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and ...

Source: Animation World Network, CA
06/11/07
Videogame Unites Politicians & Reform Groups to Combat at ...

In addition, the game provides details on a variety of reform measures -- including a playable version of Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and ...

Source: VFXWorld, CA
06/09/07
Videogame Unites Democrats, Republicans and Reform Groups to ...

In addition, the game provides details on a variety of reform measures -- including a playable version of Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
06/08/07
Videogame Unites Democrats, Republicans and Reform Groups to ...

In addition, the game provides details on a variety of reform measures -- including a playable version of Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and ...

Source: GameDAILY BIZ
06/08/07
The Redistricting Game Revealed

It includes details on reform measures, like Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act," and gives options for talking with ...

Source: GameDAILY BIZ
06/05/07
University of Southern California Combats Gerrymandering With 'THE ...

In addition, the game provides details on a variety of reform measures -- including a playable version of Rep. John Tanner's (D-TN) "Fairness and ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
06/04/07
Preserving Access to Quality Homecare for Medicare Patients is Top ...

Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.), Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), former Congressional Budget Office director and advisor to the John McCain 2008 campaign Douglas ...

Source: Earthtimes.org
06/04/07
Jackson to get veterans clinic

... of 38 the US Department of Veteran Affairs has approved for 22 states, according to a news release from the office of US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City. ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
06/04/07
Preserving Access to Quality Homecare for Medicare Patients is Top ...

Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.), Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), former Congressional Budget Office director and advisor to the John McCain 2008 campaign Douglas ...

Source: American Digital Networks (press release), MD
06/01/07
Schools will be awarded classic books

US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, recently announced that Jackson Careers and Technology Magnet Intermediate School and McKenzie Elementary School Library ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
05/29/07
Medicare Comp Settlement Bill Introduced

Sponsoring the measure, HR 2549, are Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., and Rep. Phil English, R-Pa. A third group, the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group ( WILG ...

Source: National Underwriter (subscription), NJ
05/27/07
School libraries get uplifting gift

US Rep. John Tanner recently announced that two local schools, Jackson Careers and Technology Magnet Intermediate School and McKenzie Elementary School ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
05/25/07
Millington's Quimby called to West Point

"It was just a calling," said Quimby, who was nominated by Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., whose district includes Millington. MCHS principal Nancy Norwood said ...

Source: commercialappeal.com (subscription), TN
05/24/07
LOCAL BRIEFS: Soldiers honored; banquet planned; woman found

US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City, will lead a congressional delegation to meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Portugal, Tunisia and Morocco ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
05/12/07
Duncan: Troops are key to votes

All Tennessee Democrats except John Tanner voted yes, and all the state's Republicans voted no. Duncan said in an interview that he backed the nine-month ...

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription), TN

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

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