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sign unveiling
July 8, 2023

On Friday afternoon, Johnson City community members and local officials gathered to recognize a lifelong community leader and servant of Johnson City, Coach Bob May, by unveiling the newly named “Coach Bob May Lane,” which runs in front of Science Hill High School’s front entrance.

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Monroe Silver Star Ceremony
July 5, 2023

Representatives from Ballad Health and Nuclear Fuel Services, town of Erwin officials, U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and other members of the public gathered Friday, June 30, for a ceremony to present some U.S. Army medals, including the Silver Star, to the daughters of the late Dr. Harmon L. Monroe.

Issues:Veterans
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Rep Harshbarger
June 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S Rep. Diana Harshbarger's first bill that was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, H.R. 4363, the DHS Contract Reporting Act, took effect, her office said in a news release.

Harshbarger, a Republican, represents Tennessee's 1st Congressional District, which includes Greene County.

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Rep Harshbarger
June 22, 2023

WASHINGTON (WJHL) — Rep. Diana Harshbarger is carrying a bill to restrict what flags can be flown at federal facilities after the pride flag was recently displayed at the White House.

Issues:Congress
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CWC June 2023
June 16, 2023

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) took questions from the public during a town hall in Mountain City Friday evening.

Community members asked questions and expressed concerns about several key issues in Washington D.C.

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Rep Harshbarger
June 10, 2023

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced the Expanded Telehealth Access Act Tuesday which will make permanent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waivers that allow for all Medicare-eligible healthcare providers to furnish telehealth services to patients.

Issues:Health Care
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Rep Harshbarger
June 8, 2023

Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the Expanded Telehealth Access Act, a bipartisan bill which will make permanent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services waivers that allow for all Medicare-eligible healthcare providers to furnish telehealth services to patients.

Issues:Health Care
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memorial day 2023
May 29, 2023

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Many families gathered at the Kingsport Veterans Memorial Park on Monday to honor and remember those who died serving their country.

Veterans from different wars were in attendance to pay tribute to their fallen comrades. One participant was Korean War Veteran, Arlen Hensley.

Issues:Veterans
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Womens Bill of Rights
May 17, 2023

What is a woman? And what does it matter? It is becoming increasingly difficult to talk about women’s rights, or even basic biological reality, in a common language. 

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Rep Harshbarger
May 16, 2023

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, said the Durham Report released Monday confirms an investigation into former U.S. President Donald Trump and his campaign for colluding with Russia was a “hoax.”

“The 2016 Russia collusion investigation had no basis in evidence,” she said. “In other words, it was a total hoax.”