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Early Voting Gets Underway Wednesday in Tennessee

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   Tennesseans get their first chance to begin deciding who will become the next U.S. President Wednesday when early voting gets underway.
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Republicans Target Key Races In Tennessee In Search Of Majority

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 While the national race appears to be the main attraction locally, several races in other parts of the state could decide the fate of Tennessee's General Assembly.  Republicans lack four seats from gaining a majority in the House and need to pick-up one to keep control of the Senate.

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More People Try To Quit Smoking, One Year After Tennessee Enacts Ban

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A year after Tennessee's ban on smoking in public places took affect, Doctors report an increase in people trying to quit.  The ban impacts most restaurants and office buildings.  Doctors say the law, by itself, didn't prompt anyone to kick the habit, but it did add to the list of reasons to quit.

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Governor Bredesen Says Health Premiums for Cover Tennessee Won't Go Up

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One thing not going up next year will be health insurance premiums for folks in the Cover Tennessee program.

Governor Phil Bredesen says along with no rate increase...

Beginning January first, the state will double the number of annual preventive care doctor's visits to 12.


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Rep. Zach Wamp Explains His "No" Vote on the Bailout Back Home in Chattanooga

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The war of words continue today in the Credit Crisis.

President Bush has a message for members of Congress who are fighting his bailout plan.

This morning.. He told them that we are in an urgent situation and the consequences will grow worse each day.


Congressman Zach Wamp Helps Vote Down Bailout Bill in the House

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring urgent pleas from President  Bush and bipartisan congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering financial industry.


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Tennessee Offers Free Online Food Journal To Help Residents Lose Weight

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New health statistics show 67% of Tennessee's adult population face weight issues or obesity.  The state now hopes to shock some residents into healthier behaviors, by showing them exactly how much they eat each day.

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