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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe calls Tennessean story an 'untruthful hit piece'

Roe pointed out that in 2012, he voted for the Stock Act, which prohibits members of Congress from profiting on non-public information and allows public disclosure of transactions.

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Rep. Timothy Hill
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Evelyn's Law

'Evelyn's Law' advances in Tennessee House

Known as ‘Evelyn’s Law’ in honor of deceased Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell, House Bill 1309 requires a report of a missing child to law enforcement or the appropriate authority within 48 hours of their disappearance.

Yesterday at 7:00 PM
Wise County Electoral Board member Eula Hughes shows the result - Stacey A. Carson becomes the Pound mayor
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Pound, Virginia

Carson wins draw, becomes Pound’s next mayor

Stacey A. Carson will be the next mayor of Pound.

May 26, 2020 at 6:02 PM
Under COVID-19, both coal and steel production are down.
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Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance

How has COVID-19 affected Big Coal?

Coal's comeback depends on how fast the nation can get the economy back on track because most U.S. coal producers are cash negative in their operating markets, according to VCEA Chair J.P. Richardson.

May 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., smiles during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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COVID-19

Dems push $3T coronavirus relief bill toward House OK

Democrats pushed Congress' biggest coronavirus relief bill yet toward expected House passage Friday, a $3 trillion behemoth they said a beleaguered country badly needs but Republicans called a bloated election-year wish list.

May 15, 2020 at 2:59 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe: China should be held accountable for coronavirus cover-up

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe said Thursday the federal government should hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deceit and inaction," which allowed the coronavirus to spread rapidly and delayed the international response.

May 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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Tennessee's 1st Congressional District

Self-funder leads 1st Congressional District fundraising

Pharmacist Diana Harshbarger. a Republican, has loaned her campaign $250,000 on her way toward receiving about $289,000 in total contributions. She's already spent more than $231,000 on her candidacy.

Apr 19, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Neal Kerney
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Neal Kerney

Kerney to run for House District 3 seat

Kerney previously ran for the House District 2 seat in 2004. He will be opposed in the August Republican primary by Scotty Campbell, who previously held the House District 3 seat.

Apr 14, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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COVID-19 Southwest Virginia

Northam recommends delay in Virginia’s May elections, eases alcohol sales restrictions for restaurants

Citing worries about elections during Virginia’s COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ralph Northam is postponing the June 3 congressional primary elections to June 23 and will ask the General Assembly to consider moving May local elections to November.

Apr 8, 2020 at 11:21 PM
FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to reporters about coronavirus in Burlington, Vt. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Bernie Sanders

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party's establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, ended his presidential bid on Wednesday.

Apr 8, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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Elections

No plans yet to change any election dates

Sullivan County Administer of Elections Jason Booher is on a statewide committee developing resources, legal framework and precautions necessary to hold an election.

Apr 5, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community, arrives at the Capitol in Washington on Oct. 4, 2019, for closed-door questioning about a whistleblower complaint that triggered President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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U.S. Intelligence Services

Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

President Donald Trump on Friday abruptly fired the inspector general of the intelligence community, sidelining an independent watchdog who played a pivotal role in his impeachment.

Apr 4, 2020 at 2:13 AM
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Elections

Candidates for school board, state offices make filing deadline

As of 6 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, the list of would-be candidates for the United States Congress had not been updated to reflect filings on April 2. The deadline to file was noon. The primary and election is in August.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM
State Rep. David Hawk
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David Hawk's Congressional bid

Hawk says he's running for 1st Congressional District seat

Hawk joins a crowed field of at least six other Republicans seeking nomination in the August GOP Primary. U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, a Republican, is retiring. A Democrat hasn’t served the district since Reconstruction.

Apr 3, 2020 at 8:06 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe

Roe: Federal government needs 'wartime' mentality to deal with coronavirus

In a conference call with reporters, Roe detailed the Congressional response to the pandemic: a $2.2 trillion package that funded increases in testing and vaccine development; support for large and small businesses; and direct payments to taxpayers ($1,200 per individual, $2,400 for families and $500 for children).

Mar 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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