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Rep Harshbarger
July 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, introduced the Patient Right to Shop Act on Tuesday, July 18, a bipartisan bill that will prohibit gag clauses in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts to ensure patients can conveniently access information on the cost of their prescription drugs.

Issues:Health Care
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Unicoi Book Delivery July 2023
July 26, 2023

First District Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger showed real dedication to her elected position this month in service to her constituents.

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Rep Harshbarger
July 22, 2023

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger recently introduced the Patient Right to Shop Act, a bipartisan bill which will prohibit gag clauses in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts.

To compare the costs of prescription drugs, patients often use third-party transparency tools provided by their health plan or self-insured employer.

Issues:Health Care
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UCPL book delivery
July 11, 2023

The Unicoi County Public Library received a big donation courtesy of the Library of Congress and U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger.

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sign unveiling2
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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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.