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Rep. explains why two lawmakers were expelled from Tennessee House: "They are 2 young Black men"

By: Carla Sinclair — April 7th 2023 at 18:01

After yesterdays's expulsion of two Tennessee state lawmakers — Rep. Justin Jones (D) and Rep. Justin Pearson (D) — for leading gun control rallies following the Nashville shooting, a third lawmaker involved in the demonstrations explains why she was spared the axe. — Read the rest

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George Santos isn't the only phony in Congress — meet Rep. Andy Ogles (TN), whoever he is

By: Carla Sinclair — February 17th 2023 at 20:14

It looks like imposter George Santos might have competition in the House when it comes to creative resume writing. As it turns out, Rep. Andy Ogles (R–TN) also has quite the colorful bio, but it's almost entirely embellished or fabricated, according to an investigation by Nashville's News Channel5. — Read the rest

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