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October 06, 2008 Obama outscores McCain in veterans’ group’s report card

...and Marilyn Musgrave (R-Colo.) received a “B,” as did Reps. James Walsh (R-N.Y.) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio). Reps. John Campbell (R-Calif.), Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), John Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.) and Chris Cannon (R-Utah) scored a “D.” Rep Ron Paul (R

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Source: The Hill


October 03, 2008 Washington: Area lawmakers split on bailout

... package Friday, and Rep. Wamp was the lone Republican to vote for it. Reps. John Duncan, R-Tenn., and Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., also voted against the bill. ...

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Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN


September 26, 2008 Some from Tennessee have big concerns about bailout plan

...answer. But an economic catastrophe is close at hand, and something needs to be done,” Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said Thursday. Rep. John Duncan Jr., R-Tenn., praised President Bush for speaking to the nation on Wednesday, but the congressman hasn’t

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Source: KnoxNews


September 25, 2008 Some from Tennessee have big concerns about bailout plan

Rep. John Duncan Jr., R-Tenn., praised President Bush for speaking to the nation on Wednesday, but the congressman hasn’t changed his mind, he said, ...

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Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, TN


September 22, 2008 Death threats land former Windsor resident in US jail

John Duncan of the US Attorney's office for the northern district of New York said Li used Yahoo e-mail accounts to send the messages. ...

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Source: Canada.com, Canada


September 17, 2008 Braves, Nelson field just can't catch a break

John Duncan, the city's parks and recreation maintenance manager, said while it's not his decision whether games are cancelled, it's still a difficult ...

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Source: Burlington Post, Canada


September 11, 2008 Campaign News: Matt Damon on Sarah Palin, Candidate Hugs, and are ...

Alexander spends $3052000 for buying land for the Cherokee National Forest -- Dental Hygiene program: Rep. John Duncan spends $383000 to establish the ...

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Source: WDEF News 12, TN


September 03, 2008 Taking the oath

US Rep. John Duncan, Jr., said school board is particularly important since the legislature took away residents’ ability to elect school superintendents. ...

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Source: Blount Today, Blount


August 14, 2008 HVA raises flag on new school

Tim Burchett, and a representative from Congressman John J. Duncan Jr.’s office were among the hundreds who came to see the opening of the first high school ...

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Source: Farragutpress, TN


August 13, 2008 A Bridge for Korean War Veterans?

He has also made an appeal to US Rep. John Duncan (R-Tenn) for help in getting the bridge named in honor of the fallen Korean War soldiers. ...

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Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, TN


August 08, 2008 Democratic incumbent in Tenn. easily beats primary opponent who ran ad linking him to the KKK

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A racially charged Democratic primary campaign ended Thursday with an incumbent congressman trouncing the opponent who ran an ad linking him to the Ku Klux Klan. Early, unofficial results showed Democrat Steve Cohen with 79 percent

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Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune


August 06, 2008 Two more years of Mexican trucks, DOT says

ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; and Rep. John Duncan (R-Tenn.), ranking member on the House Subcommittee on ...

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Source: eTrucker


August 04, 2008 US To Make In-Flight Cell Calls Illegal?

And the bill’s other sponsor, Representative John Duncan, agreed. "Cell phone users should not be able to disrupt the comfort of an entire airplane cabin, ...

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Source: Digitaltrends.com, OR


August 01, 2008 Panel OKs bill to end Mexican truck travel

John Mica of Florida, ranking Republican on the committee; Rep. John Duncan Jr., R-Tenn.; and committee Chairman James Oberstar, D-Minn., joined DeFazio in ...

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Source: San Diego Union Tribune, United States


August 01, 2008 Panel OKs bill to end Mexican truck travel

WASHINGTON – Opponents of a pilot project that allows Mexican trucks to travel throughout the United States took another step toward ending the program yesterday, when a House committee approved...

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Source: Malaysia Sun


July 24, 2008 Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed an $8 billion ...

"At a time when our economy continues to struggle, we can not afford to cut federal funding for highway projects," said US Rep. John Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn. ...

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Source: Progressive Rail Roading, WI


July 23, 2008 House takes up Oberstar's bridge bill

Tennessee Rep. John Duncan, the ranking Republican on the Transportation Committee's highways and transit subcommittee, called the extra $1 billion "merely ...

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Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN


July 23, 2008 Happy anniversary for Malmesbury Bowls Club

The representative side led by 2008 president Mel Williams (Highworth) was drawn from no fewer than 15 different clubs from around the county. ...

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Source: Swindon Advertiser, UK


July 16, 2008 The Knoxville News Sentinel, Tenn., Bill Brewer Column

Rep. John Duncan Jr., R-Tenn., who sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and previously chaired the Aviation Subcommittee, ...

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Source: RedOrbit, TX


July 14, 2008 Housing, Energy To Top Week's Agendas

James McGovern, D-Mass., to then-House Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman John Duncan, R-Tenn., ...

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Source: National Journal, DC


July 10, 2008 House subcommittee hearing sheds spotlight on truck size/weight issues

The truck size/weight issue is complicated and "can be very controversial," said US Rep. John Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.), the subcommittee's ranking member. ...

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Source: Progressive Rail Roading, WI


July 09, 2008 Democratic women rally at Pearson Springs picnic

I feel Meares is the right person,” Bob Scott, candidate for US House running against Rep. John Duncan Jr., also dropped by to introduce himself to the ...

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Source: Blount Today, Blount


June 24, 2008 Washindton: White House welcomes Lady Vols

“I don’t want to put any pressure on you, but we just want to make this an annual event,” said Rep. John Duncan, R-Tenn., who represents Knoxville. ...

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Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN


June 24, 2008 PREPARED STATEMENT OF CHRISTINA ROCCA, PERMANENT REP. OF THE US TO ...

... Samir Labidi of Tunisia, Ambassador Ahmet Uzumcu of Turkey, Ambassador Yevhen Bersheda of Ukraine, and Ambassador John Duncan of the United Kingdom. ...

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Source: Federal News Service (subscription), DC


June 20, 2008 Find Daily Automobile & Mobile Industry News - Reviews, Reports ...

"We are impressed with Toyota 's management and employees for their dedication to safety practices in the workplace," said DIR Director John Duncan. ...

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Source: Infibeam, India


June 19, 2008 Toyota Facility Receives Highest Safety Status in California

"We are impressed with Toyota's management and employees for their dedication to safety practices in the workplace," said DIR Director John Duncan . ...

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Source: Earthtimes (press release), UK


June 09, 2008 Ground broken on new Downtown transit center

City officials, along with Rep. John Duncan (R) broke ground Monday morning at the site of the new Knox Area Transit station, located at the corner of ...

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Source: WBIR-TV, TN


June 02, 2008 Rising to the top: Pepperman receives Presidential Award

Lamar Alexander and Rep. John Duncan. Pepperman said Duncan took her and Fred to lunch at the Members Only Club on the Senate floor and spent almost two ...

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Source: Maryville Daily Times, TN


May 30, 2008 East Tenn. students take road trip to Washington

"Thanks to Congressman John Duncan they are going to sit in the seats where the most powerful people sit. It's the only time in the life of the Capitol when ...

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Source: WBIR-TV, TN


May 28, 2008 Cluster bomb ban treaty approved

The British representative in Dublin, John Duncan, said the UK would work with Washington to find a solution to the issue. But in a statement, the Pentagon ...

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Source: Bhatkallys, United Arab Emirates


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