Governor Bill Haslam and Republicans are proposing to eliminate preference given to military veterans and spouses of deceased and disabled veterans with a change to state personnel rules.

Haslam’s “TEAM Act,” sponsored [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/22/rep-mike-turner-fighting-republican-plan-to-eliminate-veterans%e2%80%99-preference/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/21/early-voting-underway-in-tennessee/ http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/21/early-voting-underway-in-tennessee/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:09:03 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=3362 Early voting for the March 6th Presidential Primary is underway in Tennessee, and you have one week — until February 28 — to cast your vote early.

If you miss early voting, Tennessee is among 10 states holding its Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” March 6th.

But why wait? Click here [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/21/early-voting-underway-in-tennessee/feed/ 0 http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/21/mcdp-chili-supper-22312/ http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/21/mcdp-chili-supper-22312/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:55:49 +0000 Jim Lewis http://mariondemocrats.com/?p=704 February 20, 2012

e-mail: lewis217@bellsouth.net

Contact: David Burnett, Vice-Chair

Cell: (423) 280-0756

e-mail: davidm.burnett@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Jim Lewis and David Burnett, Chair and Vice-Chair of the MCDP

Announce the February 11 Meetings of the Marion County Democratic Party and Marion Democrat Gun Owners

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time:    MCDP Meeting – 8:00 AM Central

Location :  Marion County Commission Building

5520 Highway 41

Jasper, TN 37347

The MCDP Agenda will include:

Introduction of Democratic Candidates for March 6^th Democratic Primary.

Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State House District 39 and 92.

Introduction of Democratic Candidates for State Senate District 10.

Introduction of Democratic Candidates for US House TN District 4.

Redistricting of State House and Senate Districts, and Congressional House District 4 .

State cuts to Public Schools.

Delays in providing Healthcare to eligible Tennesseans

Organizing for 2012 Elections, Web Site, Fall Fundraiser, and general MCDP business.

Marion Democrat Gun Owners

Meeting: 9:00 AM or immediately following the MCDP Meeting

MCDGO Agenda will include Reorganization and 2012 Dues.

Light Refreshments provided

Everyone is welcome.

Contact: Jim Lewis, Chair

Cell: 423-903-9724

e-mail: lewis217@bellsouth.net

Contact: David Burnett, Vice-Chair

Cell: (423) 280-0756

e-mail: davidm.burnett@gmail.com

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party launched Wednesday an online petition drive opposing Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal to eliminate average class size requirements at public schools. Chairman Chip Forrester released this statement to accompany the petition:

“Parents and teachers know first hand what a difference small class sizes make [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/08/democrats-launch-online-petition-against-governor%e2%80%99s-move-to-increase-class-sizes/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/02/forrester-focus-all-tax-relief-on-working-middle-class-families/ http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/02/forrester-focus-all-tax-relief-on-working-middle-class-families/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:15:58 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=3069 Eliminating the Grocery Tax Should Come First

NASHVILLE – Chip Forrester, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, urged the General Assembly Thursday to give working and middle class families top priority on tax cuts and move all tax relief efforts toward eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

“Tennessee has one of the highest grocery taxes [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/02/forrester-focus-all-tax-relief-on-working-middle-class-families/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/01/tennesseans-celebrate-black-history-month/ http://tndp.org/blog/2012/02/01/tennesseans-celebrate-black-history-month/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:29 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=3055 Recommit to Progress Tennesseans Have Fought For

Today we begin our celebration of Black History Month honoring the critical role African Americans have played in making our nation a more perfect union and our state a better place for all Tennesseans.

We recognize the vast accomplishments of African Americans throughout our nation’s and our state’s [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2012/02/01/black-history-month-honoring-tennesseans-who-made-a-difference/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2011/12/21/forrester-blasts-house-republicans%E2%80%99-vote-to-raise-taxes-on-160-million-americans/ http://tndp.org/blog/2011/12/21/forrester-blasts-house-republicans%E2%80%99-vote-to-raise-taxes-on-160-million-americans/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:31:47 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=2375 Following Tuesday’s vote by House Republicans to reject an extension of the payroll tax cut for the middle class passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester issued the following statement:

“In less than two weeks, 160 million Americans will be hit with a tax hike in the middle [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2011/12/21/forrester-blasts-house-republicans%e2%80%99-vote-to-raise-taxes-on-160-million-americans/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2011/12/06/tennesseans-with-medicare-save-33m-this-year-wsmv-channel-4/ http://tndp.org/blog/2011/12/06/tennesseans-with-medicare-save-33m-this-year-wsmv-channel-4/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:29:53 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=2358 Thanks to the new health reform law, tens of millions of Americans are saving money, and getting the health care security they need.

Unfortunately, Tennessee Republicans are threatening to repeal the law, taking away the many critical — and POPULAR — reforms like ensuring people with preexisting conditions are no longer discriminated against, requiring insurance [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2011/12/06/tennesseans-with-medicare-save-33m-this-year-%e2%80%93-wsmv-channel-4/feed/ 0 http://tndp.org/blog/2011/11/17/tenn-rep-stewart-responds-to-mitt-romney%E2%80%99s-plan-to-voucherize-veterans%E2%80%99-health-care/ http://tndp.org/blog/2011/11/17/tenn-rep-stewart-responds-to-mitt-romney%E2%80%99s-plan-to-voucherize-veterans%E2%80%99-health-care/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:24:28 +0000 TNDP http://tndp.org/blog/?p=2328

“Veterans’ healthcare is the moral responsibility of the American people. [...]]]> http://mariondemocrats.com/2011/11/17/tenn-rep-stewart-responds-to-mitt-romney%e2%80%99s-plan-to-voucherize-veterans%e2%80%99-health-care/feed/ 0