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 Speaker Pro Tempore Lois DeBerry became the first African-American woman elected to the Tennessee House of Representative from Memphis and the second African-American woman to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly.  In 1996 she was elected by her peers to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore, becoming the first African-American woman to serve in that influential leadship position.  She serves as Speaker of the House whenever the Speaker is absent and is a voting member of all House committees.  She is currently serving her 11th consective term in the Tennessee House.

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Local Republicans Make It To The Boner Award of 2009 Awards

Do they have to keep embarrassing us? Does it have to be so bad?

The Boner Awards 2009, via the Nashville Scene included a few of our local lawmakers.

Matthew Hill Bill Would Make Work On I-69 Illegal

Phil Roe Voted To Honor Wiretapper

FLASHBACK: 31 House Republicans Supported Resolution Honoring Alleged Felon James O'Keefe

Ramsey, Other GOP Line Up At The Trough For Corporate Cash

TN campaigns may soon feel impact of Supreme Court ruling allowing corporate ads

New bill would lift spending limits for state elections, too

By Nate Rau • THE TENNESSEAN • January 22, 2010

Another Roe V Dave?

Davis authorizes poll, collecting information for possible rematch with Roe

Published January 23rd, 2010 | Kingsport Times-News

Davis said he did the poll to collect information he’ll use in trying to decide whether he’ll go up against Roe in the 2010 GOP primary.