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TN Department of Education Announces School Counselor InstituteEducating the Whole ChildNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education is proud to announce the fifth annual Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute beginning next week in Murfreesboro. This year’s theme, “The 360 Approach: Educating the Whole Child,” addresses the critical need of ensuring that our students are both college- and career-ready. read more [Link]
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Nov
5
Alexander, Corker disappointed with Bush’s water bill veto
By John Rodgers | Filed Under Bob Corker, Lamar Alexander
More on President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act…
Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) spoke out following Bush’s veto of the $23 billion bill Friday that would have provided $10 million to help redevelop Nashville’s downtown riverfront as well as address the perilous Wolf Creek Dam.
And both apparently will join the effort to override the veto, with Corker saying he “certainly” would.
“I’m disappointed the President vetoed the Water Resources Development Act which is critical to Tennessee’s water infrastructure — from keeping Wolf Creek Dam safe to providing clean drinking water in small towns like Blaine, Tennessee,” Alexander stated. ”In fact, this bill would help repair our aging dams and levees allowing us to safely store more water and reduce the negative impacts of droughts like the record-setting drought our state faces today.”
“Maintaining and improving our country’s infrastructure is tremendously important both from the standpoint of safety and from the standpoint of competitiveness,” Corker stated. “Congress hasn’t passed a WRDA bill in seven years, so this bill is long overdue. I’ve voted for this bill in the past and will certainly vote to override the president’s veto.”
Bush has said that the $23 billion bill was too expensive and laden with too many pork projects.
The bill passed the House 381-40 and the Senate 81-12.
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I believe Pres. Bush was right to veto this Bill. America is a wonderful country, truly blessed of God and capable of incredible things. I believe our best days can lie ahead. It is important for America to provide for the upkeep of our failing infrastructure, especially those parts directly affecting national security. However, to funnel taxpayer’s money to a legislator’s district because he believes it is best for his district is not as worthy a goal. I would like to see Nashville as a prosperous and beautiful city. But I do not believe this is Congress’ priority purpose. America’s leaders must be serious about cutting spending. I believe Tennessee’s leaders care about America. But their support of this bill keeps America from putting forth our best efforts to get our fiscal problems under control. Too many of our leaders still want to bring projects home rather then be concerned for the future financial welfare of our children and Nation. America will not change unless our leaders change their attitudes.
If we are truly concerned with cutting spending in this country we will cut military spending, eliminate the production of weapons and begin to promote a healthy lifestyle for our citizens. But we can’t do that because there is too much money to be made by corporations that produce military equipment which we pay for with our taxes. Jesus said we should love our enemies. I have to believe that means that we do not kill them. What are military weapons for if not to kill other people! I am happy to help someone have a better life with my taxes. The amount of money we spend is not the problem. In a democracy, taxes should be for the purpose of helping those who can’t help themselves. We have become so spolied in America that we have forgotten our ‘better natures’. God help us.
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I am amazed at your lack of knowledge. Passing this bill will not only “funnel taxpayer’s money to a legislator’s district because he believes it is best for his district,” but also “funnel taxpayer’s money to [other suffering] legislator’s districts because he believes it is best for his district.” I suppose you haven’t been reading the news. You must not if you don’t know how many states are suffering drought at this moment, and need emergency funding, and help from the federal government in order to avoid a crisis of apocalyptic proportions. But then, I suppose you have gallons and gallons of Clear Springs drinking water in your basement, and don’t care about people washing their dirty laundry, drinking tap water, or taking baths. Must be nice to be so fixed that you’re not paying attention to what’s happening to the rest of us plebians!