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Cooper could be key player come January

Cooper could be key player come January

Cooper's budget and healthcare expertise are getting noticed


Fred Thompson may try for RNC post

Fred Thompson may try for RNC post

Fred Thompson seems to be seriously considering a run for the leadership of the national Republican Party, as the GOP prepares to rebuild from the rubble of the 2008 election.


Hail to the Chief: President-elect Barack Obama

Hail to the Chief: President-elect Barack Obama

In a history-making moment, Barack Obama has been elected the President of the United States. John McCain conceded the race shortly after 11 pm.


Ford not interested in Clinton Senate seat

Ford not interested in Clinton Senate seat

A top adviser to Harold Ford Jr. says the former Memphis congressman is not angling to be considered to fill the U.S. Senate held by Hillary Rodham Clinton


Mumpower nears speaker role

Mumpower nears speaker role

House Republicans unanimously elected Jason Mumpower as majority leader on Monday, positioning the Bristol lawmaker to eventually take over the body's leadership from long-time Democratic speaker Jimmy Naifeh.


2 of 3 white voters in Tenn evangelicals

2 of 3 white voters in Tenn evangelicals

Overall, 52 percent of Tennessee voters were white born-again Christians. Only Arkansas, with 55 percent, was higher.


Dems wonder how to regroup

Dems wonder how to regroup

The Tennessee Democratic Party faces an uncertain future.


GOP wants state speaker's job

GOP wants state speaker's job

A Republican leadership could give new hope to gun and anti-abortion measures.


Obama adds symbolic NC victory to White House win

Obama adds symbolic NC victory to White House win

Obama's win in North Carolina was the first for a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976.


Obama has much to do on economy before taking office

Obama has much to do on economy before taking office

Get ready for one of the most important presidential transitions in modern history, as Obama, who won over anxious voters with his calm reserve on economic issues, must now quickly make decisions that will affect businesses and consumers for years to come.


Beside the economy, other major issues await Obama

Beside the economy, other major issues await Obama

Repairing the economy may be President-elect Obama's biggest priority when he takes office, but other domestic issues will be competing for attention from the Obama administration and the next Congress.


Who are Obamas' candidates for first dog?

Who are Obamas' candidates for first dog?

Millie (a springer spaniel), Buddy (a chocolate Lab), Barney and Miss Beazley (Scottish terriers) have all called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home. Who will be the next White House pooch?


GOP wins show Tennessee's true color

GOP wins show Tennessee's true color

The state's Democrats suffered losses up and down the ticket.


With liquor votes, tax argument prevails

With liquor votes, tax argument prevails

In tight economic times, voters decided it was better to have a margarita with dinner at Las Maracas Mexican Restaurant in White House while adding revenue to the fast-growing town.


Update: Charter Amendment 3 passes after absentee ballot count

Update: Charter Amendment 3 passes after absentee ballot count

An issue with scanning absentee ballots has delayed Knox County's final vote tally and put Charter Amendment #3 into question.

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