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The Cabinet of the State of Tennessee is an advisory body that oversees the executive branch of Tennessee state government. Members, titled "commissioners" are appointed by the governor--not subject to the approval of the General Assembly--and oversee various government departments and agencies. Each works with the governor to implement his ...
The Tennessean asked candidates for Congress in 2024 to fill out the editorial board's questionnaire. Link to their answers and be an informed voter. Opinion: Learn about Middle Tennessee ...
Before the American Civil War, members of Congress did not have staff assistance or even offices, and "most members worked at their desks on the floor." [1] In 1891, Congress had a total of 146 staff members: 37 Senate personal staff, 39 Senate committee staff, and 62 House committee staff (37 of whom only worked during congressional sessions). [2]
Hillary Clinton takes oath-of-office as United States Secretary of State. Bill Clinton also pictured. Administering the oath is Judge Kathryn A. Oberly.. According to the United States Office of Government Ethics, a political appointee is "any employee who is appointed by the President, the Vice President, or agency head". [1]
Five Democrats are vying to be the party nominee in the November election for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. ... I used the Open Records and Open Meetings laws to get at the truth about ...
The Tennessean Editorial Board asked candidates on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot in Tennessee to answer our questionnaire. Tennessee U.S. Congress election: Meet Civil Miller-Watkins ...
Flag of the General Assembly of Tennessee. The state legislature is known as the Tennessee General Assembly. It consists of a 33 member Senate, and a 99 member House of Representatives. Senators serve four-year terms, and house members serve two-year terms. Each chamber elects its own speaker from among its members.
According to the state constitution, three positions in state government collectively referred to as the "Constitutional Officers" — the secretary of state, state treasurer, and the Comptroller of the Treasury — are selected by the General Assembly in joint session, where each member of the General Assembly is afforded a single vote. Each ...