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Corker Votes to Debate Republican Budgets, Says Three Years without Budget in Senate Is “Total Failure of Leadership”
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Corker Votes to Debate Republican Budgets, Says Three Years without Budget in Senate Is “Total Failure of Leadership”
PRESS RELEASE FROM OFFICE OF SENATOR CORKER OFFICE
WASHINGTON – As the Senate considered debating a series of budget proposals offered by Republicans and President Obama, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said the Senate’s failure to pass a budget in three years represents “a total failure of leadership” and is contributing to Washington’s unsustainable deficits and putting the future of Social Security and Medicare in jeopardy. Corker voted to debate budgets offered by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa. He voted against proceeding to Obama’s budget, which received zero “yes” votes. None of the proposals considered today received enough votes to advance in the Senate.
“Since the Senate last passed a budget 1,113 days ago, Congress has spent over $10 trillion of taxpayer money. This inability to perform even the most basic responsibility of government is a total failure of leadership and represents everything the American people hate about Washington,” Corker said. “Republicans have offered serious budget plans to reduce our long-term deficits, reform the tax code, and restore solvency to Social Security and Medicare. Meanwhile, the president ignores his deficit commission and proposes only more spending, and the Democratic leadership in the Senate offers no solutions. As we fail to deal with the unsustainable growth of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, we are piling up tremendous amounts of indebtedness for future generations and slowing the economic recovery. There is nothing that would cause our economy to lift off more quickly than implementing pro-growth tax reform and entitlement reform and passing longer-term budgets and discretionary spending caps that would put this nation on sound footing. I hope that is what we do before the end of this year.”
The Senate is required by law to pass an annual budget but has not done so in three years. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., refused to bring a budget up for a vote this year citing passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The non-partisan Senate parliamentarian later ruled against Reid, saying the Budget Control Act did not remove the requirement for the Senate to propose a budget by April 1. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., attempted to markup a budget in the committee but ultimately pulled the proposal from consideration.
The House of Representatives passed the Ryan budget on March 29.
Police Investigate Homicide of Donald Bowers
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Police Investigate Homicide of Donald Bowers
On Tuesday around 11 p.m. Jackson police were called to 47 Fairmeadow Cove, Jackson TN.
The body of 52-year-old Donald Bowers was found dead inside his home from an apparent homicide.
Bowers' body was sent to the state Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville to determine the exact cause of death. There was no evidence of a forced entry. Robbery appears to be the motive.
Police do not have any suspects at this time.
Donald Bowers acheived national recognition as an amature boxer in the late 70's and 80's.
Donald Bowers was blind in one eye as a result of a blow to the head that caused a detached retina. It was untreated due to lack of ability to afford care or insurance and eventually caused blindness.
A search indicates he had a record of 21 wins (KO 14) + 3 loss (KO 0) and 1 draw,
He was a 1978 National Golden Gloves and 1980 National AAU Light middleweight champion
Donald Bowers' boxing record according to Boxrec Boxing Encyclopedia
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477 (TIPS).
Law Enforcement Memorial Day
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Fellow Officers and Community Honor Fallen Peace Officers
Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Over 100 Law Enforcement Officers, Family Members, Community Leaders, and others gathered on Tuesday to honor fellow officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Celebrations like this will take place in hundreds of cities across the country this week as the nation recognizes National Law Enforcement Memorial week.
Each year the responsibility for the event rotates between law enforcement agencies. This year's memorial was hosted by the Madison County Sheriff's Department. The service was held outdoors on the west side of the building. A reception followed across the street in the Walter Baker Harris Court building.
Speakers at this years service included, Rev. Paul Clayton and the Rev. Leo Douglass offered the Invocation and Closing prayers. The guest speaker was Madison County Commissioner Gary Deaton.
Commissioner Deaton told the officer's his personal connection to law enforcement was through his son-in-law and his grandson who are both police officers. He talked about discussing with his grandson the young man's reasons for want to be in law enforcement and said his grandson told him he had watched his father go to work as a officer and believed he wanted to help people in that same way.
Deaton praised the officer's courage and encouraged them to look to and lean on God.
After Deaton, Capt Anthony Heavner read names of fallen officers as fellow officers and family member placed roses in a wreath.
During the reception that followed officers and family members reflected on those no longer here and shared stories of better times.
UPDATE - Jackson Resident Charged With Rape of a Child
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Man Charged With Rape of a Child
On May 14, 2012, Joshua David Rose , age 35, of 281 Waynick Road, Jackson, TN, appeared in General Sessions Court, Division I for arraignment.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 29, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in General Sessions Court, Division I. Bond was set at $100,000.00.
BACKGROUND: Few details are known, Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork has released the following statement.
On or about May 11, 2012, Joshua David Rose, age 35, of 281 Waynick Road, Jackson, TN, was formally charged with Rape of a Child, Child Abuse and Neglect.
The investigation revealed that the suspect sexually assaulted a 5-year-old female during the summer of 2011.
He is currently being held at the J. Alexander Leech Criminal Justice Complex/Jail. Arraignment has not been scheduled at this time.
Connected Vehicle Service Provider to Create More than 500 Jobs in Clarksville
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AGERO TO OPEN STATE-OF-THE-ART CALL CENTER IN CLARKSVILLE
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with company officials, announced today Agero, a leading provider of connected vehicle services including roadside assistance and claims management, will open a call center in Montgomery County. This announcement brings with it a capital investment of $8 million and the creation of more than 500 jobs.
“I am excited to welcome Agero to our state and look forward to watching the company grow in Tennessee,” Haslam said. “In creating our economic development strategies last year, we found Tennessee held a unique advantage in the ‘business services’ cluster, which includes call centers, and this announcement exemplifies a promising future for our state’s economic growth.”
“This is great news for Montgomery County and the state of Tennessee,” Hagerty said. “The available sites and exceptional workforce in the area made Clarksville the perfect choice for Agero to locate its new facility, and we appreciate the company’s investment in our state. Agero’s choice also underscores Tennessee’s strength in the business services industry – a rapidly growing sector where Tennessee’s unique competitive advantages are strong.”
The announcement was made today at the site of the new operations, 2971 International Blvd. ECD Regional Director Reggie Mudd and Business Development Consultant Jamari Brown were in attendance