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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Rep. Diana Harshbarger will host eight “Coffee With Your Congresswoman” events across the First Congressional District in the coming weeks.

During the events, the congresswoman will share updates, give information on how her office can assist constituents with issues related to federal agencies, and answer questions, according to a release.

Constituents are encouraged to RSVP by emailing TN01.RSVP@mail.house.gov.

Below is a list of Coffee With Your Congresswoman events:

TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. According to the national archives, there were more than 58,000 U.S. military fatalities in the war.

Those who did return home weren’t welcomed back. In this week’s Veterans Voices, James Spires was just recognized for his service in the war.

“The government took most of my life away but God gave it back to me,” Navy Veteran James Spires said.

At just 17 years old, Spires enlisted into the Navy as the Vietnam War was raging on.

Representative Diana Harshbarger released the details of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition last week.

The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for high school students residing in Tennessee’s First Congressional District to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol on exhibit for one year. The exhibit will include the winning artwork from all participating Congressional Districts across the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Diana Harshbarger announced registration for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now open, according to a recent news release.

The release states the competition is open to high school students in Tennessee’s First Congressional District. Students selected will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol on exhibit for one year.

WASHINGTON (WJHL) — Rep. Diana Harshbarger called the state of the union “unrecognizable” in a response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night.

In a statement, the Northeast Tennessee Republican criticized the president on immigration, inflation, and national security.

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., hosted a town hall-style event on Thursday, February 22 in Jefferson City at Carson Newman University, which was attended by constituents who were interested about the Congresswoman’s business in Washington.

Harshbarger discussed a wide range of topics, including her work to expand rural broadband and wireless internet, expand access to rural healthcare, curb out-of-control government spending, secure the southern border and support for Israel.

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced the Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act last week, which will reduce burdensome regulations and improve wireless infrastructure across America.

Harshbarger noted that millions of rural Americans, including those who live in East Tennessee, lack access to reliable internet access, creating unnecessary challenges for local businesses, students, healthcare providers and patients, teleworkers, and families.

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced the Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act last week, which is intended to reduce burdensome regulations and improve wireless infrastructure across America.

Harshbarger noted that millions of rural Americans, including those who live in East Tennessee, lack access to reliable internet access, creating unnecessary challenges for local businesses, students, healthcare providers and patients, teleworkers, and families.