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We called for a dialogue, not an oligarchial decision

In September 2007 and again in June 2009, The Lebanon Democrat – in this space – called for a dialogue about the pros and cons of a city manager form of government for Lebanon. We asked for a d-i-a-l-o-g-u-e – not an out-of the-blue decision by a few, which is what we see...

Foreclosure bill is bad legislation

  May 12, 2011 – Both Tennessee’s House and Senate Judiciary Committees have now voted to approve a proposal by the Tennessee Bankers’ Association to reduce the state’s restrictions on lenders seeking to foreclose on homeowners and businesses. ...

This Democrat suggests Rebublican choices are best in this electio

A week from today, Wilson County voters will make some hard decisions at the polls as we elect a new governor, two Congressional representatives, a state senator, two state representatives and members of city government in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet and Watertown.

Do Lebanon's elected officials need term limits? Tell us what you think

City councilman Haywood Barry will introduce a resolution Tuesday night to limit the terms of city elected officials.

Cooper didn’t pass the baton; he passed the buck

With his vote in favor of government-run health care on Saturday, Rep. Jim Cooper let down not just his constituents here in Middle Tennessee, but undermined what until recently had been a career as a “deficit hawk.” We had always counted on Cooper, a self-proclaimed “Blue Dog De...

Where in the world are Reps. Gordon, Cooper?

Nearly a week into Congress' annual August recess, U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon and Jim Cooper, both of whom represent parts of Wilson County, have yet to release an appearance schedule – or even schedule when they are going to release a schedule.

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