Month: November 2002

Associated Press

Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

November 8, 2002, Friday, BC cycle Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 783 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Smart and ambitious, he’s considered potential presidential material – and he’s from Tennessee. Actually, he’s not one man but three. Tennessee boasts a trio of prominent politicians playing high-profile national roles, highlighted Friday by U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr.’s announcement that he … Continue reading Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

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Associated Press

Moral issue or not? Tennessee voters to decide whether to legalize state lottery

November 4, 2002 Monday Tennessee to Vote on Lottery BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: NATIONAL POLITICAL NEWS LENGTH: 721 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. It’s a moral issue. It’s not a moral issue. That’s the mixed message from Tennessee lottery opponents fighting to keep the Bible Belt state from joining 47 other states with some form of legalized gambling. While their hopes of defeating Tuesday’s referendum depend heavily … Continue reading Moral issue or not? Tennessee voters to decide whether to legalize state lottery

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