WVLT - Opinions http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines RSS Feed for WVLT - Opinions - Headlines en-us Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:46:52 GMT Burchett marks 1 year of campaigning http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/98443574.html Today, Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett marked one year of campaigning. Wamp: Praying for our nation http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/92979194.html By participating in the National Day of Prayer, I will join so many others across the country in affirming the right of Americans to pray according to their faith. Burchett appeals to citizens to exercise their right to vote http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/90772234.html Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett released the following statement today encouraging every eligible Knox County citizen to participate in the upcoming primary election. Alexander: Nuclear energy loan policy 'a welcome change' http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/84505917.html U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said he was “encouraged” by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has offered an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to Southern Company for the construction of the nation’s first new nuclear power reactors in more than 30 years, a move designed to help spur a renaissance in America’s nuclear industry. Burchett wants to ensure Hillcrest patients have place to go http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/83407077.html State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) said last week that he has been advised by Tennessee Health Commissioner of Health Susan R. Cooper that there are adequate beds in the Knox County area to accommodate residents from Hillcrest-West who wish to be relocated. Sen. Burchett, Rep. Dunn push for PBA transparency http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/83406572.html State Senator Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) and Representative Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) announced last week that they have filed legislation calling for public building authorities to be subject to Tennessee’s open record and open meetings laws. The lawmakers said the measure, which would affect the Public Building Authority (PBA) of Knoxville, would ensure transparency in the quasi- governmental agency. BURCHETT: Trust & Transparency: Step 1 -- Suspend P-cards http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/82091372.html Knox County mayoral candidate Tim Burchett announced today the first in a series of policy changes he intends to implement if elected mayor focused on restoring trust and bringing real transparency to county government. Wamp: Troops don't have the support they need http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/78252087.html Congressman Zach Wamp has issued a statement regarding President Obama's planned troop increase in Afghanistan. WAMP: Healh care reform should lower, not raise costs http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/67326747.html Congressman Zach Wamp issued a statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their 1,990-page health care reform bill today. Duncan on Pelosi plan: We simply can't afford it http://www.volunteertv.com/opinions/headlines/67295852.html U.S. Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) delivered the following remarks today after House leaders unveiled their latest health care plan.