WVLT- Politics http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines RSS Feed for WVLT - Election - Headlines en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:50 GMT Knox hopefuls include 3rd generation political scion, shooting survivor http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70658107.html They have almost three months to line up their signatures and campaign treasurers, but almost two dozen would-be candidates vied to be among the first to pick up petitions Friday to run for Knox County offices next May. Judge rules TN 'guns in bars' law unconstitutional http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70637337.html A Nashville judge has ruled a law that allows handguns in Tennessee bars and restaurants is unconstitutional. Candidates begin picking up petitions to run for county office http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70629192.html Friday is the first day individuals planning to run for office in Knox County in 2010 can pick up a nominating petition for the office they're seeking. Obama answers top Cuban blogger http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70501402.html President Barack Obama has answered written questions from a Cuban blogger who has become famous by daring to criticize life in her country on line. Afghan president sworn in; bombings kill 10 civilians, 2 U.S. troops http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70500817.html President Hamid Karzai is pledging that Afghanistan will take control of its own security within five years. Stimulus watchdog: Job creation data flawed http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70500062.html The government watchdog overseeing economic stimulus spending says the White House was too quick to take credit for saving or creating 640,000 jobs. Sen. Kerry's daughter arrested in LA on DUI http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70498702.html The daughter of Sen. John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk. Gov't rewarding firms checking immigrant status http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70489797.html The Homeland Security Department says it will give a "seal of approval" to businesses volunteering to use an electronic program to check workers' immigration status. Morristown cuts 2 firefighters, orders city-wide furloughs http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70406292.html High unemployment and high sales tax rates mean Morristown finds itself $2 million short compared to two years ago. City departments have had to cut budgets 4 percent, buying unpaid time off for everybody, and layoffs for two firefighters. Commission votes against West Knox homeless housing http://www.volunteertv.com/election/headlines/70222517.html Knox County commission voted against a Ten-Year Plan proposal to open a multi-unit homeless housing development on DeBusk Ln. in West Knox County. Stay connected to Volunteer TV News at 5:00 and VolunteerTV.com for continuing coverage of this developing news story.