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Improving Travel for Families Act aims to ease travel for families using Global Entry

By Memphis Standard | Dec 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Maggie Hassan have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at easing international travel for families.

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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23?

By Memphis Standard | Dec 22, 2024

These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Dec 21, 2024

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senate passes bill addressing sexual abuse against prison staff

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2024

The Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Jon Ossoff aimed at addressing sexual assault and harassment of Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees by inmates.

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Legislation proposed to expand tax incentives for U.S. semiconductor industry

By Memphis Standard | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Michael Bennet, Thom Tillis, and Chris Coons have introduced the Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act.

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Blackburn and Marshall propose bill easing social security tax burden

By Memphis Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Roger Marshall of Kansas have introduced the RETIREES FIRST Act, a legislative proposal aimed at reducing the tax burden on Social Security benefits for seniors.

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Blackburn outlines Tennessee priorities in new water resources legislation

By Memphis Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has announced the inclusion of significant projects for her state in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act.

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Tennessee priorities secured in 2025 national defense authorization act

By Memphis Standard | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee announced significant achievements for her state in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Bipartisan bill aims to remove tax penalties for survivors' settlements

By Memphis Standard | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at removing federal tax penalties on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and...

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Senators propose GRACIE Act for mandatory recording of CPS interviews

By Memphis Standard | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Jon Ossoff have introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing the protocols of Child Protective Services (CPS) interviews.

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Blackburn urges DOD response on East Coast drone sightings

By Memphis Standard | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has reached out to the Department of Defense (DOD) with concerns about recent drone sightings across the Eastern United States.

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Blackburn seeks answers from VA Secretary on Mountain Home scandal

By Memphis Standard | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has reached out to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough concerning serious allegations at the Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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Senators criticize House delay on kids online safety act

By Memphis Standard | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have expressed disappointment over the House of Representatives' refusal to advance the Kids Online Safety Act in the 118th Congress.

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Bipartisan effort aims to bolster U.S. supply chain resilience

By Memphis Standard | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Maria Cantwell, alongside Representatives Larry Bucshon and Lisa Blunt Rochester, have advanced a legislative package aimed at strengthening American supply chains.

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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By Memphis Standard | Dec 15, 2024

These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

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Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | Dec 14, 2024

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Steve Cohen discusses Trump's FBI pick and calls for electoral college abolition

By Memphis Standard | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen shared insights on key political issues through social media posts dated December 11-12, 2024.

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Steve Cohen discusses Browder meeting and legislative achievements

By Memphis Standard | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen shared updates via social media between December 7-11, covering topics such as congratulating Bill Browder on his knighthood while discussing human rights issues related to Russia and Ukraine; commenting on Matt Gaetz...

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Lawmakers introduce bill aiming at US leadership in immersive tech

By Memphis Standard | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Mark Warner, alongside Representatives Suzan DelBene and August Pfluger, have introduced a new legislative proposal named the United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act.

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Senators urge DOJ action against match-fixing ahead of major U.S. sports events

By Memphis Standard | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto have raised concerns with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) about the increasing risk of match-fixing in the United States, especially as the country prepares to host major sporting...