John Tanner

Democrat  •  11 Terms  •  Sworn In 1989
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10/17/10
Close TN congressional races attract big money

The latest fundraising totals for House races in the 8th and 4th congressional districts reflect the narrow margins separating the candidates in each race. Republican Steve Fincher of Frog Jump, running in the 8th District, raised $861,228 during the

Source: WBIR
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10/17/10
Close TN congressional races attract big money

The two are vying to replace longtime Democratic Rep. John Tanner, who is retiring. The outside interest is reflected in donations from political action ...

Source: WBIR-TV
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10/16/10
Grant for Lake County port took strong leadership

Northwest Tennessee received some good economic news this week when 8th District Rep. John Tanner announce a $13 million federal grant to help complete the ...

Source: Jackson Sun
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10/16/10
Grant for Lake County port took strong leadership

...connecting Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Northwest Tennessee received some good economic news this week when 8th District Rep. John Tanner announce a $13 million federal grant to help complete the Northwest Tennessee Port and Industrial Park. This is a

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10/16/10
Spending in TN Congressional Races

Local listings from all over 80,000 websites. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Campaign finance reports show the heaviest fundraising activity among congressional races in Tennessee is in the battle to succeed Democratic Rep. John Tanner, who is retiring from his 8th

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10/16/10
8th District leads spending in congressional races

... is in the battle to succeed Democratic Rep. John Tanner, who is retiring from his 8th Congressional District seat in northwestern corner of the state. ...

Source: WRCB-TV
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10/16/10
112th Congress: Fewer women, fewer Blue Dogs

Marion Berry (AR-01), Bart Gordon (TN-06) and John Tanner (TN-08) aren't running. Brad Ellsworth (IN-08) and Charlie Melancon (LA-03) are running steep ...

Source: Daily Kos
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10/16/10
Students take Daytona State controversy in stride

The agenda includes a request from Chairman John Tanner asking to hire an attorney to represent the board on various issues. Although no lawyer is named ...

Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal
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10/16/10
Tanner Announces $13 Million Tiger Grant for Northwest Tennessee Port and ...

PoliticalNews.me - Oct 17,2010 - UNION CITY – US Rep. John Tanner announced the Northwest Tennessee Port and Industrial Park will receive a federal TIGER ...

Source: PoliticalNews.me (press release)
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10/15/10
Domenico Montanaro writes: VCI UPDATE: -40 (down from -39 in September)

Roy Herron (D), who's running for the opening seat held by retiring Rep. John Tanner (D) in Tennessee's 8th congressional district, suggested the DCCC's ...

Source: msnbc.com
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10/15/10
McWherter celebrates 80th Birthday

His son, gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, US Rep. John Tanner and state Sen. Roy Herron also spoke before the unveiling. Tanner, D-Union City, ...

Source: Jackson Sun
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10/15/10
Fundraising totals reflect closeness of Middle-TN House races

...most expensive in the state and is attracting the most national attention. The two are vying to replace longtime Democratic Rep. John Tanner, who is retiring. The outside interest is reflected in donations from political action committees. Fincher rece

Source: WBIR
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10/15/10
McWherter celebrates 80th Birthday

...wiped his eyes as he listened to the words of praise. His son, gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, U.S. Rep. John Tanner and state Sen. Roy Herron also spoke before the unveiling. Tanner, D-Union City, read letters of well-wishes from former preside

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10/14/10
Cates Landing port in Lake County, Tenn., scores $13M federal grant

... stimulus bill will bring hundreds of jobs to a depressed corner of Tennessee, according to US Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., who made the announcement. ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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10/14/10
RE: John Tanner

NASHVILLE -- US Rep. John Tanner, the Democrat stepping down from the 8th Congressional District seat this year, on Friday blasted ...

Source: DeSoto Appeal
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10/14/10
Former Governor Honored With New Statue

Phil Bredesen, will give the keynote address. US Rep. John Tanner is also scheduled to attend. Contributions from private donors paid for the statue. ...

Source: WSMV Nashville
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10/14/10
Riverport Project North of Memphis is Funded

US Rep. John Tanner, who represents the northwest Tenn. area, announced the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant for the ...

Source: Memphis Daily News
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10/14/10
Tanner lashes Fincher on disclosure

NASHVILLE -- US Rep. John Tanner, the Democrat stepping down from the 8th Congressional District seat this year, on Friday blasted ...

Source: DeSoto Appeal
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10/13/10
Bye Bye Blue Dogs?

Some prominent members—Tennessee's John Tanner, Kansas' Dennis Moore—retired rather than face defeat this year. Those who remain fight an electoral battle ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
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10/13/10
Stephen Fincher received state farm grant in addition to federal farm subsidies

... County farmer running for his first elected office, the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by the retiring US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City. ...

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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10/13/10
Poll: Fincher leads by 10 points

... with three weeks left before Election Day, as Fincher and Herron struggle to take a longtime Democratic seat held by retiring Rep. John Tanner. ...

Source: Jackson Sun
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10/13/10
Poll: Fincher leads by 10 points

...with three weeks left before Election Day, as Fincher and Herron struggle to take a longtime Democratic seat held by retiring Rep. John Tanner. In The Hill poll, 37 percent of those questioned supported Herron, while 47 percent said they would vote for

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10/13/10
Stephen Fincher received state farm grant in addition to federal farm subsidies

...County farmer running for his first elected office, the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by the retiring U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City. He is opposed by Democrat Roy Herron, a lawyer and state senator from Dresden, and independent Don

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10/13/10
Driehaus Fights Back as DCCC Pulls Funds

...that ultimately would lead to a Driehaus victory. Roy Herron, in a tight race for the Tennessee House seat of retiring Democrat John Tanner, blamed the DCCC pullout on his refusal to support Nancy Pelosi for House speaker. If the DCCC pulling ads is th

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10/13/10
The Thrill Is Gone

...to your electorate. And, even some of you like Rep. Bobby Bright, Roy Herron (hoping to replace Blue Dog Democrat Rep. John Tanner), & Rep. Peter DeFazio have gone on out on a limb and said you won’t support Pelosi as speaker if the Democrats somehow

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10/12/10
RE: John Tanner

Roy Herron, running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner, and Indiana state Rep. Trent Van Haaften, competing for outgoing Rep. ...

Source: Politico (blog)
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10/12/10
RE: John Tanner

Tennessee Democrat Roy Herron, who is seeking the 8th District seat of retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner, implied in a Tuesday evening statement that the ...

Source: Politico
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10/12/10
RE: John Tanner

Roy Herron, running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner, and Indiana state Rep. Trent Van Haaften, competing for outgoing Rep. ...

Source: Politico (blog)
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10/12/10
Outside Cash Will Keep GOP Flush in Final Weeks

Last year, the NRCC bought radio ads during recess against longtime incumbents such as Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.) in an effort to encourage retirements or ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
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10/12/10
RE: John Tanner

Ned Ray McWherter, who now lives at Paris Landing; US Rep. John Tanner, D-Union City; the Northwest Tennessee Chapter of the Southern States Police ...

Source: Paris Post Intelligencer
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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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