Davis votes against health-reform bill Nov 11, 2009
Lincoln Davis kept his position on the legislation close to his vest during the months leading up to Saturday s vote. Davis is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of 52 conservative Democrats in the House. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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)
U.S. reps try to avoid health care conflicts Aug 14, 2009
Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall, announced Wednesday the congressman will host a series of town hall meeting this month including one Aug. 19 at Columbia State Community College. I think most people would say we ve got to bring down the cost of health care, said spokesman Jon Boughtin, but Davis is still looking over reform proposals to decide if he can support them. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How clout really works in Congress Aug 11, 2009
In the House there are four new members: Cole, LaTourette and Democrats John Salazar of Colorado and Lincoln Davis of Tennessee. In the Senate there are five: Republicans Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and George V. Voinovich of Ohio and Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bart Gordon's Blue-Dog Blues Aug 7, 2009
Gordon voted for cap-and-trade, while fellow Tennessee Blue Dogs Lincoln Davis and John Tanner voted against it. In the past, Gordon has "won the race on filing day," as the strategist puts it, amassing enough popularity and resources to deter top-tier, well-funded challengers. (CBS News -- Politics)
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander visits Polk Presidential Hall Jul 19, 2009
He and Congressman Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn. were instrumental in securing a 238,755 grant for the Polk Presidential Hall from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Lincoln Davis and John Tanner of Tennessee. Chet Edwards of Texas. (Newsmax)
GM UPDATE: Spring Hill union leaders hopeful for the future, county mayor lashes out at corporation’s decision Jun 27, 2009
- Lincoln Davis, D-Pall Mall. While we re disappointed in GM s decision, I m encouraged that GM continues to recognize the value of Spring Hill and sees a role for the facility in the company s future. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Gubernatorial candidates address local Dems Jun 20, 2009
The award ceremony was followed by speeches by U.S. Congressman Lincoln Davis and Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party Chip Forrester. Forrester presided over the final segment of the program which was devoted to brief addresses by Democratic gubernatorial candidates Ward Cammack, Roy Herron, Kim McMillan and Mike McWherter. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Shooting suspect heading to court May 8, 2009
Democrat Congressman Lincoln Davis, who represents the 4th District of Tennessee including the Spring Hill GM auto manufacturing plant, said he feels the facility is well-positioned to stay open because of recent multi-million dollar renovations. Nothing is certain, but I am encouraged by the efforts of Mr. Henderson and leaders in Washington to preserve General Motors and the people they employ, Davis said in a press release after the meeting. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
