NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said he was disappointed that U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker chose to vote against an extension of unemployment insurance for nearly 34,000 out-of work Tennesseans and almost $11 million in road projects for the state.

The two Tennessee Republicans voted Tuesday night against a temporary measure [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester condemned U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky for holding up legislation that extends unemployment benefits to nearly 34,000 out-of-work Tennesseans and funds nearly $11 million worth of road projects here in the state.

Forrester is calling for Tennessee Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker to denounce the Kentucky senator’s action.

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Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester wants to know how many members of Tennessee’s Republican congressional delegation have requested Recovery Act funding or written letters of support for Recovery Act projects in Tennessee.

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp voted against the stimulus package last year and have made critical statements about the [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said he was disappointed that the Republican members of the Rutherford County Election Commission may cost taxpayers more than $32,000 for trying to fire the current election administrator.

A federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of Rutherford County Election Administrator Hooper Penuel and several other county election administrators in Tennessee [...]

“I’ve had the personal pleasure of knowing Rep. West for more than 25 years. His commitment to public service has been stellar. He comes from a long line of public servants – including his father, the former mayor of Nashville – who helped shape and guide our city and state with strong Democratic values and [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said state Rep. Susan Lynn should focus more on helping the people of Wilson and Sumner counties than on trying to establish a system of government already in place.

Lynn has introduced a resolution, HJR 0722, calling for an amendment to the state Constitution establishing a free-enterprise system of government.

“Mrs. [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said he was disappointed that Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney questioned the integrity of state Rep. Eddie Yokley after voting for a bill that makes it easier for members of the U.S. Armed Forces to cast absentee ballots.

Devaney issued a press statement today criticizing Yokley for voting against a [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester and state House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner called out state Rep. Tony Shipley today for trying to take credit for a road-improvement project along a dangerous stretch of highway in Sullivan County.

Shipley conducted a press conference this morning at a local business along Memorial Boulevard to claim credit [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester wants state Rep. Chad Faulkner of Luttrell to focus his energy on helping families in Campbell and Union counties instead of sponsoring legislation that could alienate law enforcement from the rest of the community.

Faulkner’s bill, HB 2659, would require a copy of any complaint against a law-enforcement officer to [...]

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s call to privatize Social Security and Medicare underscores her oblivious service to the elderly and her inability to understand financial markets.

“Most people who invest in the stock market understand the risks involved,” Forrester said. “Congresswoman Blackburn evidently doesn’t. Social Security and Medicare are programs [...]