About James Harrison
James Harrison joined Nooga.com in 2011 as social media editor and staff writer, covering all facets of the Chattanooga community. Since then, his focus has shifted to happenings in local, state and federal government. Previously, James has worked in positions at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the Asheville Citizen-Times. He has also contributed political cartoons to Chattarati.com. A native of Asheville, N.C., James earned a bachelor's degree in community development from Covenant College.
ARTICLES BY JAMES HARRISON
Watch: "Tennessee Insider" on IRS controversy and Sen. Lamar Alexander
On the May 17, 2013 episode of WTCI's "Tennessee Insider," the panel looks at the motivations of the politics behind the IRS controversy; Sen. Lamar Alexander's accusation that Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius has engaged in improper fundraising; Alexander's claim that President Obam
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WWE superstar Kane has "no plans" to primary Alexander
After rumors swirled that Glenn Jacobs—better known in WWE circles as Kane—was considering a 2014 primary challenge to Sen. Lamar Alexander, the Libertarian and Jefferson City resident is putting the speculation to rest.
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Morning Brief: Gov. Bill Haslam signs whiskey bill
Your daily roundup of local, state and national news headlines for May 20, 2013.
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Hearing on IRS scandal draws comparisons between Chattanooga Tea Party, Chattanooga Organized for Action
The scandal surrounding the IRS-targeting of conservative groups continued to swirl Friday, and for a moment, a local organization became the focal point of a key hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Corker calls for "public explanation" of cash payouts to Afghan president
Appearing on CNN Friday, Sen. Bob Corker continued to push for a public explanation regarding secret suitcases full of cash paid out by the U.S. to Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
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Republican leaders seek state support for Joe Carr 4th District bid
Two weeks after officially announcing his candidacy for the 2014 4th District Republican primary, state Rep. Joe Carr is getting additional backing from two of his fellow House members.
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