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  TN Department of Education Announces School Counselor Institute

  Educating 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]

  
  
  Governor Bredesen, Commissioner Kisber Announce Expansion of VW Supplier in Tennessee

  SL Tennessee, LLC to Invest $35 Million and Create 300 New Jobs in Clinton NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today joined with executives of SL America to announce a $35 million expansion of SL Tennessee, LLC, a company subsidiary operating in Clinton, Tenn.. The expansion will create 300 new jobs and add ... [Link]

  
  
  Devaney Statement on Tennessee Democrat Reps Voting to Raise U.S. Debt Limit Another $1.9 Trillion

  NASHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued the following statement after Tennessee Democrats voted to raise America’s debt limit by $1.9 trillion which follows a vote in December to raise the debt limit by $290 billion: “Tennessee Democrats just don’t get it,” said Devaney. “Once again, President Obama and Speaker Pelosi have won out over hard-working families ... [Link]

  
  
  Recreation Initiative Program Grant Cycle Announced; Workshop Slated for March 3

  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is soliciting Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program grant applications from local governments that do not currently have parks or recreation departments. TRIP grants help communities create recreation opportunities for citizens by assisting with the establishment of a parks department. Applications are due April 15, 2010, and award recipients will be announced in ... [Link]

  
  
  
  



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Political Animals sends its birthday wishes to Senator and former Lt. Gov. John Wilder, who turns 87 today.

Wilder is retiring this year from the Senate after 44 years of service, including 36 as Senate speaker and lieutenant governor.

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