Our health care institutions were put to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic, stretching everything from large hospitals and pharmacies to local emergency rooms and makeshift testing sites. We saw our medical personnel endure unprecedented strain throughout the public health crisis. As a health care professional myself, I know the unique challenges that the medical community faces, whether it’s during times of crisis or times of calm. At the end of the day, we do our work to serve patients in need.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Condemn Russia’s Assault on Ukraine
Members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation swiftly and uniformly condemned Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
While speaking out against the acts of violence and violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, many of the federal leaders called for a harsh response from President Joe Biden and other world leaders.
Read the full storySenator Bill Hagerty Passes First Bill as a U.S. Senator
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) secured the passage of his first piece of legislation in the U.S. Senate, since he was sworn in approximately one year ago.
The bipartisan bill, which was passed unanimously by the Senate, was cosponsored by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rob Portman (R-OH).
Read the full storySenator Hagerty Celebrates Constituent Assistance During First Year in Position
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) on Thursday celebrated constituent service victories completed by his staff throughout the first year of his term.
In a statement sent exclusively to The Tennessee Star, the state’s junior senator pledged to continue to make the concerns of Tennesseans his top priority.
Read the full storyTennessee Military Infrastructure Expected to Receive Additional Funding, Equipment Following Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act, sending the bill to President Joe Biden.
If signed by Biden, Tennessee’s national defense infrastructure is likely to receive additional funding and equipment for its operations.
Read the full storySenator Hagerty Defends Ambassador to Japan Nominee Following Leftists Attacks, Expresses Concern over Detained Tennessean
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) on Wednesday introduced President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting.
Hagerty, who served in the same position from 2017 to 2019, described Emanuel as “a qualified and capable nominee.”Â
Read the full storyTennessee Senators Criticize President Biden’s First Round of Executive Orders
Both Tennessee Senators oppose President Joe Biden’s first wave of executive orders. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) quickly criticized Biden’s decisions to end the Keystone XL pipeline, overhaul the immigration system, and rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement.
In a series of tweets, Blackburn issued her criticisms of Biden’s orders.
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