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By Joe Carr on February 17, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This week was the deadline for the House and Senate to file new legislation. I have filed several bills on a variety of topics that I believe are important to our state. … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 11, 2011
As we have resumed session, I will provide you with weekly updates. I am in the process of finalizing legislation concerning illegal immigration reform. This is an issue that requires immediate serious attention and one that I am very passionate … Full story
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By Joe Carr on January 31, 2011
Members of Tennessee’s Senate and House chambers begin session this week. Representative Joe Carr (R-48) will be busy this year focusing on issues important to District 48. Please check back on this website for regular updates. The category above called … Full story
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By Joe Carr on October 25, 2010
Talk about not fearing the law. Illegal immigrants in the Seattle area are actually proud to be “fighting for Democrats” in this “crucial” election. An article in the Washington Post states that in this particular case, these illegals are calling … Full story
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By Joe Carr on October 14, 2010
According to to the Associated Press jobless claims have unexpectedly risen again.
WASHINGTON (AP) — More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first rise in three weeks and evidence that companies are reluctant to hire in a slow
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By Joe Carr on October 8, 2010
From the Tennessean.
WASHINGTON – A wave of government layoffs in September outpaced weak hiring in the private sector, pushing down the nation’s payrolls by a net total of 95,000 jobs.
The unemployment rate held at 9.6 percent last month,
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By Joe Carr on October 6, 2010
According to Yahoo Finance te private sector shed 39,000 jobs in September after gaining jobs for August.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Private employers unexpectedly cut 39,000 jobs in September after an upwardly revised gain of 10,000 in August, a report
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By Joe Carr on October 5, 2010
According to News Channel 5 the reason that the law requiring the state to not do business with companies that hire illigals is not working is because the state is not looking.
Governor Bredesen signed Executive Order 41, and the
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