Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Breaking News / Woods Morning Roundup: Haslam's Camp Chortles over Ramsey's Money Woes and Other News on a Lazy Summer Day
Posted by Jeff Woods on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 7:01 AM
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Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey bemoans the defeat of legislation to let him raise campaign cash during next year's session but claims "it's not a crippling blow." Is it a hobbling blow? Haslam spokesman Jeremy Harrell chuckles over Ramsey's plight. ... Ramsey names six campaign finance chairs. They'd better get busy. ... Mark Brown leaves Ward Cammack's campaign. ... In Washington, the governor pronounces himself satisfied with the legislative session but says line-item budget vetoes are possible. "On the whole, I got what I needed to manage at this point going forward." ... Joe White on how the budget debate shook out.
A nursing home charges residents for haircuts that should have been covered by Medicaid. ... The state joins the lawsuit against the drug giant Wyeth. ... Tennessee remains one of the deadliest states for teen driving deaths. ... State makes most-improved list for prescription e-filing. ... A county commissioner pleads guilty to vote-buying. ... Nashville is on Hummer's HQ list. ... NRCC targets Gordon, Tanner with radio ads.
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