Phil Bredesen

TennCare may have to cut enrollee benefits

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

TennCare officials say they will be forced to cut some enrollee benefits if Gov. Phil Bredesen asks them to make a 9 percent reduction in spending.

Bredesen: Biofuels investment back in 'good shape'

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday that a private investment deal is back on track following discussions between the company and the head of a legislative panel that questioned a state-backed biofuels initiative in East Tennessee.

Tenn. gov: Biofuels project criticism 'outrageous'

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Gov. Phil Bredesen says a legislative staff member who attacked a state-backed initiative to turn switchgrass into ethanol is playing politics and endangering chances to land a large investment for East Tennessee.

Tenn. gov: Stimulus has 'concealed' budget woes

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Gov. Phil Bredesen said the influx of federal stimulus money has "concealed" the extent of Tennessee's budget woes and he is asking state departments to plan for six percent spending cuts when he holds budget hearings later this month.

• Tenn. gov: Stimulus has 'concealed' budget woes - Sify
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Tenn. gov says China trip has green energy focus

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

The renewable energy sector has been among the most promising areas of discussion while on a trade mission to China, Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday.

Health Care reform bill could cost Tenn. $735M

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday a health care reform proposal in the U.S. Senate could cost the state more than $730 million.

Things only Democrats can do

Camp4u (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009

There are things that only Democrats can do and get away with. No, I am not just talking about sex scandals, drugs use, open corruption and saying racist things. They can do some good things as well. Republicans wanted health care reform with Tenncare. The screams went out. We all wanted to kill granny. Nothing happened. Phil Bredesen comes in and doesn't even reform the system, he just cuts the sickest...

Why the Obots need the birthers

CANNONFIRE (Free subscription) | 07/28/2009

If the birth certificate controversy had not existed, Obama's supporters would have had to invent it. The main pro-Obama sites fixate on the birthers because otherwise the bots would be forced to defend their Messiah's record. Which ain't none too good, overall. I must admit that he has done some excellent things. I'll name ten. 1. He has lifted some very silly restrictions on stem-cell research. 2....

A CIVIL-RIGHTS SETBACK IN TENNESSEE: Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen vetoes a bill to allow licensed …

Instapundit.com (Free subscription) | 05/29/2009

A CIVIL-RIGHTS SETBACK IN TENNESSEE: Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen vetoes a bill to allow licensed gun-carry in restaurants.

SBA will offer disaster assistance to Bedford

Shelbyville Times-Gazette Headlines (Free subscription) | 04/25/2009

NASHVILLE -- Gov. Phil Bredesen Friday announced the Small Business Administration has issued a Disaster Declaration for Rutherford County and the seven adjacent counties -- Bedford, Cannon, Coffee,...

Deaths of mom, baby in tornado "very sad"

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 04/12/2009

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. | Gov. Phil Bredesen viewed damage in areas hit by severe storms that spawned tornadoes across the Southeast, killed three and injured dozens, calling it "very sad." "My thoughts and prayers are with them," Mr. Bredesen said following a helicopter tour of the area in central Tennessee where a mother and her infant were killed. Rescue teams concluded a five-hour...

Tenn. Democrats' fundraising ails under new leader

WAAY - WAAY News and Home (Free subscription) | 03/21/2009

Associated Press - March 20, 2009 5:05 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal election disclosures show the Tennessee Democratic Party is struggling to raise money in the aftermath of a...

Volkswagen Group of America Contributes $5.28 Million to Educational Institutions in Tennessee

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 03/20/2009

'Partners in Education' will support teachers and students across the state; focus on sustainable mobility research and education initiativesCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC, today announced a five-year, $5.28 million philanthropic commitment designed to serve as a catalyst for educational enrichment in the state of Tennessee. The...

Volkswagen, Hemlock noted for investments

The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009

Volkswagen and Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. have been recognized for their sizable investments in Tennessee by “Trade & Industry Development,” a site selection trade magazine.

Harrison dumps stimulus post

The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 03/18/2009

The man Governor Phil Bredesen tapped to distribute the state’s share of federal stimulus money has stepped down.

Lt. 86'd for spying

nathan_petrelli | 10/29/2008

When the Justice Department recently advised local law enforcement agencies to do more in the way of “intelligence gathering,” they couldn’t have hoped for a more eager beaver than Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Ronnie Shirley. Lt. Shirley is accused of conducting unauthorized background checks on nearly 200 people, including two journalists and a country music figure.