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State Comptroller Wilson: Can Do City Budget Himself and Set Tax Rate, if Necessary

Regarding Tennessee law: “It’s pretty strong, and there’s absolutely no question that I’ve got to approve the budget. If the budget doesn’t balance, I can bring it into balance. There’s no question I can raise taxes."

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Lipman, Mulroy, Stratton Considered for Federal Bench

One will be appointed by President Obama to succeed U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla, who is taking senior status.

By Jackson Baker | 06/13/2013 - 10:51 pm

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