Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) earlier this week introduced legislation to curb the federal government’s irresponsible spending of taxpayer dollars.
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) was recognized today for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record last year. The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), a nonpartisan citizen group, announced that Duncan is among only a few dozen recipients of the 2008 “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” in the U.S. Congress.
Washington, DC -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., (R-Tenn.) a recipient of its Spirit of Enterprise Award. The award was presented to the Congressman earlier this week.
The award recognizes Duncan’s support of pro-economic growth legislation during the second session of the 110th Congress.
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) today blasted AIG for handing out $165 million in bonuses after receiving more than $170 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Duncan announced today that several fire departments located in the Second Congressional District will receive grants through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) today applauded efforts to limit excessive compensation at financial institutions receiving federal bailout funds.
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn) today praised the completion of Yamaha Motor Corporation’s 64,000 square foot expansion at its boat manufacturing facility in Vonore, TN. The investments make Congressman Duncan’s District home to one of the most advanced boat building operations in the world.
Washington, DC -- One of the first two bills passed by the 111th Congress was a measure originally introduced by Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) requiring disclosure of contributions to presidential library fundraising organizations.
The Presidential Library Donation Act, H.R. 36, overwhelmingly passed the House today by a vote of 388-31.
Washington, DC -- Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn.) this week received the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) “Guardian of Small Business” award as a result of his pro-small business voting record in the 110th Congress.
Washington, DC -- Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-Tenn) joined U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Representatives David Davis (R-Tenn. 1), Zach Wamp (R-Tenn. 3), Lincoln Davis (D-Tenn. 4), Bart Gordon (D-Tenn. 6), and John Tanner (D-Tenn. 8) in requesting that U.S.