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Hawkins County Vietnam vets pin ceremony
October 13, 2021

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger honored Hawkins County’s Vietnam veterans and their families during an event hosted Friday by the Rogersville American Legion Post 21. Harshbarger partnered with the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration to find and honor Vietnam era veterans for their service. Vets received a lapel pin and congressional commendation certificate in recognition of their service.

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
September 30, 2021

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, scored her first legislative win in the U.S. House on Wednesday with passage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021.

It is the first bill Harshbarger has ushered to passage as a primary sponsor. It now goes to the U.S. Senate.

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
September 30, 2021

The House has passed a bill by Rep. Diana Harshbarger to increase transparency within the Department of Homeland Security.

The Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021 marks the congresswoman’s first bill to pass the House since she assumed office in January.

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Military Service Academy Day
September 28, 2021

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, held her first ever Military Service Academy Day Saturday with more than 100 students and parents participating.

The event was held for anyone in the First Congressional District who had interest in applying for one of the military service academies.

“This is my inaugural military academy day,” Harshbarger said.

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Vietnam commemoration  photo
September 28, 2021

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.

The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.

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Vietnam commemoration  photo
September 27, 2021

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.

The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
August 26, 2021

In the wake of the attack that killed at least 12 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans at the Kabul airport Thursday, Rep. Diana Harshbarger is calling for the impeachment of President Joe Biden.

In a statement, the congresswoman blamed Biden for a “disastrous withdrawal” in Afghanistan and accused the president of having no plan to get Americans and allies out of the country.

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
August 24, 2021

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger said Friday that America’s allies are thinking they can’t trust the U.S to keep its word to defend their nations because the Biden Administration has essentially “abandoned” its own citizens and longtime supporters in Afghanistan in the face of the recent Taliban takeover there. 

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
July 7, 2021

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, has introduced the Department of Homeland Security Contract Reporting Act of 2021 in Congress.

This bill requires the department to provide a public daily report of all DHS headquarters and component contract awards over $4 million.

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United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
July 7, 2021

The Fourth of July weekend just got a little sweeter for Blountville resident Dagmar Burke.