Wednesday, May 22, 2013 · 3:55 p.m.

Government

Neighborhood coalition opposing Central Avenue extension

A city project to extend Central Avenue through Lincoln Park has local neighborhood groups up in arms. ...

Bill to arm "vetted" Syrian rebel groups backed by Corker clears Senate hurdle

Legislation introduced by Sen. Bob Corker that would provide lethal arms to "vetted" Syrian rebel groups cleared a Senate panel Tuesday and now heads to the Senate floor. ...

Morning Brief: Broad immigration overhaul heads to Senate

Your daily roundup of local, state and national news headlines for May 22, 2013. ...

Poll reveals Tennesseans support leaders, despite disagreeing with major policy decisions

While showing that Tennesseans' opinions of their elected officials are mostly positive, a new poll released by Vanderbilt University Tuesday also shows that many voters across the state are not in favor of their biggest decisions. ...

DesJarlais to participate in IRS hearing

Rep. Scott DesJarlais will participate in another high-profile congressional hearing Wednesday, as witnesses from the IRS will testify before the House Committee on Government and Oversight Reform regarding revelations that the tax agency targeted right-leaning groups. ...

Haslam announces new DCS, DIDD commissioners

Gov. Bill Haslam announced Tuesday that Jim Henry, an interim commissioner for the Department of Children's Services, will continue in his role as the state agency's head. ...
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