The 101st Airborne Division changes command

July 31, 2009 |

FORT CAMPBELL – The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has a new commanding general. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Schloesser relinquished command to Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell at a ceremony today. Campbell came to the 101st from the Pentagon, where he served as the deputy director for regional operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Campbell’s former command assignments include 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell receives the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) colors from Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander of U.S. Forces Command, during a change-of-command ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., July 31.

Kucinich Calls for renewed debate on national spending priorities

July 31, 2009 |

Washington D.C. – Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today spoke out forcefully against the $636 billion Defense Appropriations bill, saying it continues to fund the immoral war in Iraq while ramping up U.S. operations in Afghanistan.

“We are discussing a $636 billion appropriations bill which will fund the continuation of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congress has been gripped for months by a debate surrounding health care reform, but we will only have a brief debate about spending $636 billion dollars and the wars that money will fund. That is not enough.

“We need to have a serious debate about the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan and the priorities of this nation. We need to discuss our options and we must immediately withdraw U.S. troops and contractors, not just combat troops, but all of our troops. It is time for this body to rethink the validity of funding military operations throughout the world when we have so many priorities that need to be addressed at home. «Read the rest of this article»

Crye-Leike supports Youth Villages to prepare kids for return to school

July 31, 2009 |

The 2009 Backpack Heroes Campaign For Youth Villages Hopes To Provide An Estimated 300 Fully Stocked Backpacks By Wednesday, August 5, 2009

BRENTWOOD, TN – Crye-Leike, REALTORS agents are joining in the back to school shopping season – purchasing new backpacks and school supplies for the children in the care of Youth Villages.

It’s the 9th consecutive year Crye-Leike has joined in the agency’s Backpack Heroes campaign – to help see to it that these emotionally and behaviorally challenged children enjoy the same start to school as every other child. Everything that is collected will go to help local children in the Middle Tennessee area.

“Over 90% of these children live well below the poverty line and most cannot afford a backpack or school supplies for the upcoming school year,” said Harold Crye, Crye-Leike, REALTORS Cofounder and CEO. “This year Crye-Leike is again partnering with Youth Villages by collecting donations which will help provide these items to hundreds of children who have very little or nothing at all.”

Children and staff from Youth Villages prepare to pick-up nearly 300 donated backpacks from Crye-Leike, REALTORS Agents at the company's Brentwood West Regional Headquarters in August 2008

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Radio Talk Shows Vs. Common Sense: The Increase in the Minimum Wage

By Blayne Clements | July 31, 2009 |

The other day on the way home from work I heard a right wing radio talk show host say the following, and I am paraphrasing:

“The minimum wage is going up 10%. Therefore, in order for businesses to maintain the same level of profits, we should expect 10% of minimum wage earners to be laid off. This increase in the minimum wage, effectively, increases unemployment, increases the number of people looking for government entitlements, which is exactly the opposite of what this economy currently needs.”

The host cut to a commercial break, and I turned the radio off to think about that statement. It just didn’t sound right to me. It sounded too black and white. Economics is rarely that simple. So I thought about it. «Read the rest of this article»

Addressing the perception of a need for guns in city parks

By Candy Johnson | July 31, 2009 |

Candy Johnson, City Council Ward 5

I received some emails from people who expressed concerns abut the city council opting out of the state guns in Parks bill,  which I along with some of my constituents think is a good decision for our community. The theme amongst those who are in favor of allowing guns in parks seems to be that they are worried about safety in our parks. This is not backed up by the statistics, so I have attached a list of the crimes committed in parks as reported to the Police Department since January.

In 11 of our parks there were no crimes reported, and in the others there were just a few. I think providing some information on the safety of our parks will provide some relief to those who are concerned. I will continue to oppose allowing guns in our parks, as a matter of ensuring the safety of our children. I would hate to see a permit holder get into an argument at a park with someone,  and then instead of calling the police  take matters into their own hands, and innocent bystanders get hurt. «Read the rest of this article»

President Obama applauds the Legal Aid Society on 35th anniversity

July 31, 2009 |

National legal assistance organization celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary. Known as an advocate for those who can not afford but are in need of legal assistance, the Legal Aid Society has provided vital legal assistance through the dedication and devotion of its committed staff of lawyers, paralegals and administrative support personnel.

The Legal Aid Society is marking its 35th anniversary, receiving high praise and recognition from our nations capitol. The nation-wide organization known as the Legal Aid Society is organized under the Legal Services Corporation and has as its mission, to provide legal assistance to those less able to afford needed assistance, and those who would otherwise go without vital representation.

Here is the Presidential Proclamation issued in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Legal Aid Society. «Read the rest of this article»

Concerts in the Park

July 31, 2009 |

Join us Saturday, August 8 for another Concert in the Park.  Concerts in the Park is part of the Parks After Dark series presented this summer by the City of Clarksville. The summer series wraps up this month with this being the last concert of the season.  As always, the concert is from 6- 8p.m. and is free of charge at McGregor Park.

This month’s concert features the distinguished and talented 101^st Airborne Division Band.  This is one concert you will not soon forget.  Natalie’s Dance Network will take the stage at 7p.m during the performance to showcase some their talented dancers. «Read the rest of this article»

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