Archive for September, 2009

Brandon Cook to Announce Candidacy For County Commission

Written by Marte Lawrence on September 19th, 2009

Come support Democratic candidate Brandon D. Cook as he announces his candidacy for Blount County Commission.  Thursday October 1, 2009 6:30pm- 8:30pm in the Sharon Lawson Room at the Blount County Library.  Refreshments Served.
 

Dr. Howard Dean to Speak on Healthcare Reform in Knoxville

Written by Marte Lawrence on September 18th, 2009

Former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor of Vermont and physician Howard Dean will be visiting Knoxville next week to talk about his new book, Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform and discuss aspects of health care reform being debated now in Washington:

Presentation with former Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.
Wednesday, September 23
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Toyota [...]

The President’s Heckler Has a Dirty Past

Written by Marte Lawrence on September 12th, 2009

Remembering The Days Of Old
Joe Wilson belongs to an organization called the “Sons of Confederate Veterans” (http://www.scv.org).  This group is run by some radical folks who call themselves neo-Confederates who promote secession and define slavery as a “benign institution”.  This is not simply a group of Civil War reenactors: They are the real deal when [...]

The Obama Plan: Stability & Security for all Americans

Written by Marte Lawrence on September 12th, 2009

“It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will lower the cost of health care for our families, our businesses, and our government.”
 - President Barack Obama
 
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Below is a summary of his presentation.
 
If You [...]