Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Zach Wamp [R, TN-3]

Wamp touts nuclear power

2008-11-21T00:00:00Z

...- U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp urged President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday to keep an open mind about nuclear power, arguing that it is important not only for TVA but also for meeting the country's energy needs. "The nuclear capability for TVA and the country

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Boehner Re-Elected House GOP Leader

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...from a five-hour party meeting generally were upbeat. Republicans have "shed the skin of the Bush administration," said Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee. "Every day is a good day when you are on your way back up." "There's nothing quite as clarifying as th

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Boehner: GOP Will Work With Obama On Issues Of Agreement

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...a five-hour party meeting generally were upbeat. Republicans have "shed the skin of the Bush administration," said Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee. "Every day is a good day when you are on your way back up." "There's nothing quite as clarifying as the wilde

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Rep. Boehner Coasts to House GOP Leadership Re-election

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Quotes on Oak Ridge cleanup approval

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Zach Wamp: "This essential step in moving forward on one of the most important missions on the Oak Ridge Reservation is a welcome announcement at a ...

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Boehner re-elected House GOP leader

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Republicans have "shed the skin of the Bush administration," said Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee. "Every day is a good day when you are on your way back up. ...

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Chattanooga: Brownfield to playing field

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

â€œ(US Rep.) Zach Wamp has expressed interest in seeing the SimCenter at the site.â€ Also, he said, the site might incorporate research related to a VW ...

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Putting Politics Before Principle

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

...But here's the thing: They don't want to leave. They have come up with lots of rationalizations for sticking around. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., had the best one: "I still don't plan on staying forever, but after Sept. 11, I felt like I should renew my co

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Obama’s White House Hires Reflect Respect for Hill

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

...viewed as a lame duck by many in his own party as soon as he was re-elected. “Now there is no re-election prism, “ Rep. Zach Wamp , R-Tenn., said when Bush won a second term. “People are not going to have to feel that they have to vote for things

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When Term-Limits Advocates Won't Leave

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., had the best one: "I still don't plan on staying forever, but after Sept. 11, I felt like I should renew my commitment to public ...

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Obamaâ€™s White House Hires Reflect Respect for Hill

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

â€œNow there is no re-election prism, â€œ Rep. Zach Wamp , R-Tenn., said when Bush won a second term. â€œPeople are not going to have to feel that they have to ...

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When Term-Limits Advocates Won't Leave

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

Blackburn seeking to chair 110-member GOP panel

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

...Blackburn is vying to lead a Republican panel in the House that helps shape conservative policies. Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp said the GOP's top three spots in the House seem to be largely predetermined, and with his sights set on a possible run for

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Documentary brings awareness to Sudanese conflict

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., introduced the film and said there was no humanitarian crisis in the world greater than Sudanâ€™s. â€œIn Congress, weâ€™re trying our ...

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Demand overwhelming for inauguration tickets

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

...about every member in the Congress, I guess, is going to be in the same boat." Ticket demand has been so heavy that U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp's office said Friday it is no longer taking requests. The Chattanooga Republican has gotten requests for more than 2,

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Blackburn Seeking Chairmanship Of GOP Panel

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

Blackburn seeking chairmanship of GOP panel

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

Republican US Rep. Zach Wamp said the GOP's top three spots seem to be largely predetermined, and with his sights set on a possible run for governor in 2010 ...

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Wamp Outlines Plan For Rebuilding GOP

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

Congressman Zach Wamp on Friday outlined his recommended "first steps for the comeback of the GOP" as House Republicans prepare for the next Congress and ...

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Blog: Wamp urges GOP to work to attract minorities, labor

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€” Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said Republicans must do a better job of attracting minorities and improving relations with organized labor if the ...

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Blackburn seeking chairmanship of GOP panel

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

...Blackburn is vying to lead a Republican panel that helps shape conservative policies for the House. Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp said the GOP's top three spots seem to be largely predetermined, and with his sights set on a possible run for governor i

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