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Report: Jewish left-wing activist Soros funding tent city at Vanderbilt University

By Nashville Standard | May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests at Vanderbilt University is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.

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US Senators advocate for Vulcan amid dispute with Mexico

By Nashville Standard | May 9, 2024

United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have sent a letter to Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, urging her to address the Mexican government's alleged mistreatment of Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company.

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Senator Hagerty applauds house passage of Equal Representation Act

By Nashville Standard | May 9, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Rules Committee, expressed his approval for the passage of the House version of the Hagerty-authored Equal Representation Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation aims to ensure that only legal citizens are considered when allotting congressional districts and Electoral College votes that determine presidential elections.

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Senate bill aims to increase use of non-lethal weapons for law enforcement

By Nashville Standard | May 8, 2024

United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced the bipartisan Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act. The legislation aims to strengthen public safety by ensuring law enforcement officers have access to new non-lethal weapons such as tasers and stun guns. Senator Hagerty stated, "It is crucial that police officers are equipped with the best available technology to keep Americans safe." Senator Sinema added, "Our bipartisan bill gives them the tools to de-escalate tense conflicts without endangering officers, citizens, and uninvolved...

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Suggested headline: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Enhance AUKUS Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

By Nashville Standard | May 8, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in introducing the Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing the United States’ cooperation with allies in order to combat the growing threat of China. The legislation would require Australia-United...

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Alex Behnke, former Donelson Christian Academy softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Nashville Standard | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Davidson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By Nashville Standard | May 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hagerty Expresses Concerns Over Independent Investigation Into FDIC's Culture

By Nashville Standard | May 7, 2024

Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) expressed concerns about the findings of an independent investigation into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The investigation highlighted issues with the agency's culture and leadership, particularly regarding the failure of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank. Senator Hagerty called for significant changes to improve the FDIC's culture and restore public confidence. He urged Chairman Sherrod Brown to hold a hearing in the Banking Committee to further investigate the matter.

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A Senator's Analysis of Biden's Stance on Iran, Israel, and College Protests

By Nashville Standard | May 7, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) appeared on Fox Business to discuss President Joe Biden's policies towards Iran and Israel, as well as recent college protests. Hagerty expressed concerns about Biden's approach to the Middle East and domestic issues.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Davidson County in week ending May 4?

By Nashville Standard | May 6, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Suggested headline: Senate Republicans Urge President Biden to Reject WHO Agreements

By Nashville Standard | May 6, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joined Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), along with the entire Senate Republican Conference, in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling for his Administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements being considered at this month’s World Health Assembly (WHA) that would grant greater authority to the dysfunctional World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weaken United States sovereignty. The letter highlights the WHO’s abysmal COVID-19 response and argues that the President should be focusing on badly needed...

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American Baptist College continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Nashville Standard | May 6, 2024

American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street on Fox Business to Discuss College Protests, Biden’s Weakness in the Middle East

By Nashville Standard | May 6, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) appeared on Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business to discuss various topics. He addressed the college protests happening nationwide, foreign funding of Democrat protests, student loan forgiveness, and Biden's foreign policies, among other issues.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Davidson County in week ending May 4?

By Nashville Standard | May 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Nashville Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Nashville Standard | May 5, 2024

These former Nashville Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Nashville Standard area weekly mass times

By Nashville Standard | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Nashville Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Davidson County in week ending Apr. 27

By Nashville Standard | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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236 coaches at institutions in Davidson County earned $176,336 on average in 2022

By Nashville Standard | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Vanderbilt University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Davidson County, was $923,027, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Hagerty Blasts Banking Committee Democrats for Deflecting Blame for Inflation, Exposes Real Cause of Soaring Prices

By Nashville Standard | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today in a hearing called out Banking Committee Democrats for holding a hearing on “shrinkflation” to echo Biden Administration talking points and deceive the American people about the actual source of high prices and record inflation: excessive spending on progressive policies.Hagerty criticized the focus of the meeting, stating, “Mr. Chairman, I’m wondering why we’re having this meeting today... This is not what we should be considering, Mr. Chairman.”Hagerty went on to...

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Senate Democrats Block Legislation for Transparency on Taxpayer-Funded Voter Mobilization Plans

By Nashville Standard | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) faced opposition on the Senate floor today as he sought to pass legislation that would require transparency from the Biden Administration regarding taxpayer-funded voter mobilization plans. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) blocked the legislation, keeping the plans undisclosed and preventing a basic level of transparency.Senator Hagerty expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding Executive Order 14019, which directs federal agencies to utilize taxpayer funds for voter mobilization efforts. He...