But the 153 pages of changes to the package include an additional $99 million in 2012 and 2013 for Tennessee hospitals that treat many poor people. Retiring Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. , has fought for the funds for years to bring the state's aid up to... Full Article at The Tennessean

U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon's announcement Thursday that he will add his vote in favor of a health care reform bill in Washington, D.C. , sparked new anger from opponents. "The health care bill being considered by Congress now accomplishes three things,"... Full Article at Daily News Journal

“We don’t have a rubber-stamp Congress or a rubber-stamp (Democratic) caucus. So, we have our full airing of issues.” The White House and Democratic leaders trumpeted two new converts to their cause, as retiring Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. , and... Full Article at The Daily Caller

Support for the legislation appeared to be growing. Rep. Bart Gordon of Tennessee, a moderate Democrat who is retiring at the end of the year, announced he would vote in favor of the bill after opposing an earlier version. He did so as Democratic... Full Article at Akron Beacon Journal

But on Thursday the Democrats locked in the support of two members of their own party once considered doubtful: Representatives Bart Gordon of Tennessee, who had originally opposed the measure, and Luis Gutierrez, of Illinois, who had been wavering... Full Article at Free Internet Press

Democrats set a Sunday showdown in the House, and while Pelosi and others expressed confidence about the outcome, Obama’s decision to put off a scheduled Asian trip until later in the year was a confession that the votes were not yet secured. Rep. Bart... Full Article at Bennington Banner