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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Davidson County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Nashville Standard | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Bill Hagerty Proposes Legislation to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

By Nashville Standard | Apr 18, 2024

In a recent development, Senator Bill Hagerty has put forth a new bill aimed at addressing foreign interference in American elections. The proposed legislation seeks to close the loophole that allows foreign billionaires to influence U.S. elections. Senator Hagerty stated, "This week I’m introducing the Preventing Foreign interference in American Elections Act to close this foreign-influence loophole."Highlighting the importance of actions over words in American politics, Senator Hagerty emphasized the need to monitor and regulate foreign influence in elections. He...

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Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Funding American Elections

By Nashville Standard | Apr 17, 2024

United States Senator Bill Hagerty, along with his colleagues, has introduced the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act in an effort to safeguard American democracy from foreign influence. The legislation aims to prevent foreign nationals from improperly influencing American elections.Senator Hagerty highlighted the need for this legislation by pointing out the significant efforts of a foreign billionaire named Hansjorg Wyss to influence American elections through a web of intermediaries. He emphasized the importance of modernizing and closing...

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Hagerty Applauds House Passage of Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

By Nashville Standard | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of the House version of the Hagerty-authored Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (ISRRA). The bill would ensure that the President submits any sanctions relief relating to Iran for congressional review and would provide a backstop if the Executive Branch attempts to evade the legal requirements for congressional review of any agreement related to Iran’s nuclear program contained in the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act...

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Hagerty, Steil Demand Answers From ISS on Proxy Voting Services

By Nashville Standard | Apr 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In a recent development, United States Senator Bill Hagerty and Representative Bryan Steil have taken a stand against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) by demanding answers regarding the company's proxy voting services.Senator Hagerty and Representative Steil, both members of key financial committees, have expressed concerns over recent statements made by Lorraine Kelly, the Head of Governance Solutions at ISS. Kelly's acknowledgment in a public interview that investors are opposing ESG proposals due to their lack of connection to long-term...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Davidson County in week ending Apr. 13

By Nashville Standard | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Study ranks Nashville #6 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Nashville Standard News Service | Apr 15, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee is ranked the 6th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

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US Senator Bill Hagerty Discusses US-Japan Alliance and More on Fox News

By Nashville Standard | Apr 15, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, recently appeared on The Journal Editorial Report on Fox News to discuss various international topics.Speaking about the U.S.-Japan Alliance, Senator Hagerty emphasized the importance of the relationship between the two countries, stating, "The relationships that we’ve built with Japan has increasingly strengthened over the years." He highlighted the efforts during his time as Ambassador to lead from a position of strength,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Davidson County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Nashville Standard | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Davidson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Nashville Standard | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, 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 April 15?

By Nashville Standard | Apr 14, 2024

These former Nashville Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Nashville Standard area weekly mass times

By Nashville Standard | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Nashville Standard | Apr 12, 2024

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked 40th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Davidson County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Nashville Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hagerty, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Strengthen & Modernize U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance

By Nashville Standard | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act of 2024 (PERA Act), a bill aimed at bolstering and modernizing the U.S.-Philippines alliance through increased U.S. security assistance.Senator Hagerty emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation between the two nations, stating, “It’s critical for our two nations to deepen cooperation and raise our decades-long Alliance to even greater heights.”Senator Kaine highlighted the threat posed by China's aggression towards the Philippines,...

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Senator Hagerty Opposes Senate Democrats’ Attempt to Block Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Nashville Standard | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) strongly criticized Senate Democrats for their attempt to impede the impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Hagerty accused the Democrats of trying to evade their constitutional duty and overlook the serious allegations against Secretary Mayorkas.Hagerty highlighted the importance of upholding the impeachment process, stating, "In our nation’s 248-year history, the House of Representatives has impeached officials in 21 cases." He emphasized the significance of Senate...

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Hagerty Statement on Prime Minister Kishida’s Official Visit to the United States

By Nashville Standard | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, welcomed Prime Minister Kishida as he began his official visit to the United States."I am pleased to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Kishida for his Official Visit to the United States and, as former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, I am especially honored to have led the successful bipartisan effort requesting that congressional leaders invite the Prime Minister to give an address to a Joint Meeting of Congress," Senator Hagerty stated....

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Hagerty Introduces Legislation to Block Unconstitutional Tracking of Gun Store Purchases

By Nashville Standard | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, legislation aimed at safeguarding gun store customers by prohibiting unconstitutional surveillance through Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)."Merchant category codes should never be used to track and surveil gun store customers," emphasized Senator Hagerty, stressing the importance of protecting civil liberties. He further expressed concerns, stating, "If this alarming overreach isn’t stopped here, radical leftists won’t just target gun owners—they’ll weaponize the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Davidson County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Nashville Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Davidson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hagerty, Cardin, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize U.S.-Japan Alliance, Welcome PM Kishida to U.S.

By Nashville Standard | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Jim Risch (R-ID), introduced a bipartisan resolution today to highlight the strength and significance of the U.S.-Japan alliance. This resolution comes ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's official state visit to Washington this week.Senator Hagerty emphasized the importance of the alliance, stating, “As a Senator and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, I believe the U.S.-Japan Alliance is one of our most important diplomatic, economic, technological, and military alliances...