Panel urges global view of spaceflight Sep 15, 2009
Bart Gordon, chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, said the United States may have no choice but to work closer with international partners, especially on expensive projects involving space exploration. "In the current economic environment, it just makes sense to pool funds for common good. Otherwise, we may end up with nothing," the Tennessee Democrat said. (Florida Today)
Health negotiators look at malpractice changes Sep 13, 2009
FILE - These various 2009 file photos shows members of the Senate Finance Committee dealing with health care. Top row, from left are, Sen. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Click to read:Health Dealmakers Look at Malpractice Sep 12, 2009
Health Dealmakers Look at Malpractice - CBS News. Health Dealmakers Look at Malpractice. (CBS News)
WHIP COUNT: DEMS LACK THE VOTES... Sep 10, 2009
" Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL): U.S. Congressman Bobby Bright announced recently he opposes the current draft of United States House of Representatives health care legislation. I am hopeful that when Congress returns in September, the process will be more bipartisan and we will be able to produce something that works for the American people, Bright said. I continue to believe that the current direction of health care reform relies too heavily on taxes on individuals and small businesses, and the... (The Drudge Report)
Augustine to testify around time report is released Sep 4, 2009
Bart Gordon, a Tennessee Democrat and the committees chairman. Gordon declined to comment on the report, pending its release, but said he looked forward to hearing the former Lockheed Martin chief executive testify. (Florida Today)
Members Continue to Face Mixed Crowds at Town Halls Aug 26, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 25, 2009, 11:41 a.m.. House Members drew both contentious and peaceful crowds at health care forums across the country Monday. (Roll Call)
U.S. reps try to avoid health care conflicts Aug 14, 2009
Bart Gordon initially told the Daily News Journal he would only hold teleconference calls during the recess, but then announced that he will have two moderated town hall meetings in Murfreesboro and Gallatin. This is an unprecedented moment as far as people wanting to discuss issues. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bart Gordon's Blue-Dog Blues Aug 7, 2009
Bart Gordon would seem like the last Democrat to represent the fears of nervous Blue Dogs ... During Gordon's earlier skepticism, Keith Olbermann had the congressman personally: "Congressman Bart Gordon of Tennessee: Congressman, undecided on the public option? At $1,173,000 from the health sector I am surprised. You should have already said no,' and loudly. The only thing you should be undecided about is whether or not you are a Democrat.". (CBS News -- Politics)
Health care reform takes center stage Aug 2, 2009
Bart Gordon of Tennessee changed his vote from yes to no. And a second conservative Democrat who hadn t voted the first time Rep. Zack Space of Ohio voted no. It was enough to take the amendment down on a vote of 29 to 30. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Anti-Abortion Measure in Health Bill Fails Aug 1, 2009
Bart Gordon of Tennessee changed his vote from "yes" to "no." And a second conservative Democrat who hadn't voted the first time Rep. Zack Space of Ohio voted "no.". (Newsmax)
Health Care Lobby Good to Blue Dog Dems Aug 1, 2009
Bart Gordon and John Tanner, both of whom collected over $1. 2 million from the industry and its employees, according to the data. (CBS News)
Abortion measure passes, then fails, in House Aug 1, 2009
The amendment said health care legislation moving through Congress may not impose requirements for coverage of abortion, except in limited cases. It was approved in the Energy and Commerce Committee after conservative Democrats joined Republicans to support it. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Blue Dogs Roll Over Jul 31, 2009
Four of the seven who helped keep the House bill bottled up in the Energy and Commerce Committee Mike Ross of Arkansas, Baron Hill of Indiana, Zack Space of Ohio and Bart Gordon of Tennessee agreed to vote the bill out of committee in exchange for a promise of unspecified cuts. Ross, a Blue Dog Coalition leader, said changes agreed to by the defectors and the leadership would cut the cost of the trillion-dollar House bill by almost $100 billion over the next decade. (Investors Business Daily)
House Dems Move Ahead On Health Care Jul 30, 2009
Mike Ross of Arkansas, Baron Hill of Indiana, Zach Space of Ohio and Bart Gordon of Tennessee. Copyright 2009 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
VA Sends Letter About Unclean Equipment Jul 10, 2009
Bart Gordon that the VA hospitals Murfreesboro, Miami and Augusta, Ga. will provide appropriate plans of care and subsequent treatment at no cost to the veterans. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
House GOP targets freshman Democrat in ad Jul 1, 2009
Bart Gordon, Florida Rep. Alan Grayson, Illinois Rep. (CNN)
Officials will testify about VA infections May 30, 2009
Bart Gordon, whose Tennessee district includes the VA hospital at Murfreesboro, said in a statement that he hopes the House subcommittee can "get to the bottom of how this unfolded and make certain it doesn't happen again.". One veteran, who had a colonoscopy at Murfreesboro in 2007 and has since tested negative for infections, said VA officials have tried to assure him that he can trust the hospital's quality of care. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mistakes at VA to be scrutinized by panel May 30, 2009
Bart Gordon, whose Tennessee district includes the VA hospital at Murfreesboro, said in a statement that he hopes the House subcommittee can "get to the bottom of how this unfolded and make certain it doesn't happen again.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Spring Storm, Tornado Kill 1 in S.C. Apr 12, 2009
Bart Gordon were among the officials expected to tour the affected areas in Rutherford County. On Friday afternoon, search teams fanned out across the central Tennessee city of Murfreesboro, looking for anyone trapped in rubble. (CBS News)
Tennessee's Gov. to Tour Tornado Damage (9:12 a.m.) Apr 12, 2009
(AP) - The governor of Tennessee is scheduled to visit areas hit by a savage line of storms that wrecked homes, killed a mother and her baby and injured dozens of others the day before. Gov. Phil Bredesen, Deputy Gov. John Morgan and U.S. Rep. (WTVR.com, VA)
Searchers look for more victims of Tenn. tornado... Apr 12, 2009
My Way News - Searchers look for more victims of Tenn. Searchers look for more victims of Tenn. (The Drudge Report)
Two dead after Tennessee tornado Apr 11, 2009
twister kills 2, flattens homes - Weather- msnbc. twister kills 2, flattens homes. (MSNBC -- Race)
2 Killed, 41 Injured in Southern Twisters Apr 11, 2009
Mother, Baby Killed by Tennessee Tornado as Homes Destroyed, at Least 41 Injured. Friday, April 10, 2009. (Fox News)
NASA's beleaguered watchdog steps aside Apr 3, 2009
In February, House Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. urged Obama to get rid of Cobb as the watchdog over the $17 billion in NASA spending, saying: "NASA cannot afford another four years with an ineffective inspector general.". (Yahoo News)
Senators renew call for NASA watchdog to resign Mar 19, 2009
Bart Gordon, the Tennessee Democrat who leads the House Science and Technology Committee. Former President George W. Bush nominated Cobb and continued to back him even after an independent report said Cobb created a hostile work environment and "compromised numerous investigations due to ties to agency leadership.". (Florida Today)
Stimulus breakdown: $43 billion for energy technology Feb 18, 2009
$400 million to fund establishment of the an initiative championed by House Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon of Tennessee. Congress approved the new Energy Department Rcy last year, but no funds were appropriated. (EETimes)
