Morning Brief: Senate approves $1.2 trillion debt increase

Judge Bob Moon's death stuns Hamilton County officials—Times Free Press

Commissioners reflect on death of Moon—Nooga

Services announced for Moon—WTVC

Democrats make case for 3rd District seat—Nooga

Hamilton County sheriff wants boost in next year's budget—Times Free Press

City Council eyes contract given without bids—Times Free Press

Gov. Bill Haslam proposes amendment to solidify judicial selection process—Nooga

Plan has been met with early skepticism—TN Report

SCORE lays out plan for teacher evaluations—Tennessean

As GOP lawmakers move forward, TEA opposes Haslam's 2012 education reforms—TN Report

Sen. Roy Herron will not seek re-election—WPLN

Sens. Alexander, Corker voted in line with Obama more than peers—Tennessean

Senate vote approves $1.2 trillion rise in debt limit—NY Times

Rep. Marsha Blackburn rips Google for consolidation of privacy policies—The Hill

U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in 18 months last quarter—Washington Post

U.S. GDP rises 2.8 percent—Wall Street Journal

Seven takeaways from the 19th Republican debate—Politico