BOLIVAR Act targets Maduro-supporting businesses with U.S. federal contract ban
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Rick Scott, and Ted Cruz presented the Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime (BOLIVAR) Act to the Senate.
Senators urge DOJ to restore drug searches suspended by Biden at airports
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ted Cruz have called on the Department of Justice to reconsider the Biden administration's decision to suspend consensual searches at major transit facilities, which include airports.
Steve Cohen criticizes Trump's policies and intentions in recent tweets
U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen expressed his critical views on Trump's economic policies, political ambitions, and the recent GOP plans in his tweets dated March 31, 2025.
- 65 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Memphis Standard publication area in 2024
- SHARE Act seeks to streamline interstate healthcare workforce licensing
- Blackburn supports Joseph Murphy's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney for Western Tennessee
- Blackburn resolution on Tesla violence blocked by Senate Democrats
- Senators reintroduce act to criminalize Supreme Court information leaks
Senator Blackburn discusses border security in tele-town hall with Tennesseans
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee recently held a telephone town hall with residents from several counties in Middle and East Tennessee.
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Steve Cohen raises concerns over GOP strategies affecting social security
In recent tweets from March 2025, Congressman Steve Cohen voiced strong criticism against Republican strategies concerning Social Security and questioned claims of transparency within Trump's administration.
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Bipartisan bill aims to boost U.S. cultural trade against China's growing influence
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Brian Schatz have introduced the Cultural Trade Promotion Act of 2025, a bipartisan effort aimed at strengthening America's creative industries and expanding cultural exports.
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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?
This former Memphis Standard area high school standout will be in action on Friday, March 28.
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Bipartisan bill proposes WWII women's memorial on National Mall
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act.
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23 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across Memphis Standard publication area in 2024
Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in the Memphis Standard publication area submitted 23 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Steve Cohen comments on town hall meeting and political issues
U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen recently shared updates on social media discussing a successful town hall meeting attended by over 750 people and expressed his views on political matters involving former President Trump.
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Federal funds allocated for disaster unemployment aid in Tennessee
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty have expressed their approval of a $793,000 supplemental award from the U.S. Department of Labor aimed at providing disaster unemployment assistance to Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Blackburn addresses concerns over stolen FEMA payments after Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee has reached out to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding reports of fraud affecting victims of Hurricane Helene.
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Senate honors first female Medal of Honor recipient with unanimous resolution
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Susan Collins have successfully passed a Senate resolution to posthumously honor Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the first female Medal of Honor recipient.
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Manufacturing industry employers submit 38 H-1B petitions across Memphis Standard publication area in 2024
In 2024, 38 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located within the Memphis Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
