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How some rural areas are being pinched by lack of Medicaid expansion
May 9, 2013
An expansion of Medicaid is supposed to cover more of the working poor. But Republican-led states have been opting out and outlying areas in states like Tennessee may be the hardest hit.
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Memphis mayor to feds, 'Do something!'
Dec 27, 2012
Memphis, Tenn., is the poorest city in the country, according to the U.S. Census. And Mayor AC Wharton worries that inaction on the fiscal cliff would have a drastic impact on already cash-strapped residents.
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The Grammys and Nashville, Tennessee
Dec 5, 2012
Nashville mayor Karl Dean on his city's rising star and its hope to expand its music repertoire beyond country.
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Country musicians often sing a GOP tune
Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.
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Memphis tries to lure its natives home
Aug 20, 2012
Memphis -- a city that has struggled with population decline and high unemployment -- wants its native sons and daughters to help fuel a comeback.
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Tennessee city sets its sights on its very own typeface
Mar 8, 2012
The city of Chattanooga, Tenn., wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface to be used in everything from stationary to street signs.
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Businesses find opportunities in health reform law
Mar 2, 2012
For all the talk by Republicans about the dangers of "Obamacare," there are some who view the law as good for business.
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It's now against the law in Tennessee to put disturbing photos online
Jun 9, 2011
Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam signed off on the law last week. It updates a law already on the books that bans people from making phone calls and...
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