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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rep. Harshbarger hopes to create website to provide pregnancy resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJHL) — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger has reintroduced legislation that would create a national website to connect pregnant women with nearby resources as alternatives to abortion. Harshbarger filed the Act on Thursday. Tennessee, Ballad Health agree to changes in COPA terms According to Harshbarger's office, the website ' would help expectant mother find public and private resources based on zip codes. The website would be created at no net cost to the government since it would use existing resources. Harshbarger hopes to give the site credibility by giving it a '.gov' domain. According to the text of the bill, the website would be prohibited from including resources offered by a 'prohibited entity.' Prohibited entities are defined in the legislation as an entity or clinic that 'performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to any other organization that conducts such activities.' 'When you're blessed with a pregnancy — whether expected or unexpected — you shouldn't have to scramble for help. This bill ensures women have easy access to life-affirming resources, including prenatal care, alternatives to abortion, transportation assistance, support for victims of domestic or sexual violence, and much more.'This legislation has the potential to save countless unborn lives while helping families welcome God's greatest gift into the world. I'm proud to lead this effort and continue standing as a strong voice for life.' Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger The bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the website. According to the text of the bill, users of the site would answer a series of questions to generate a list of relevant resources within a selected radius. The full text of the bill can be read by Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Harshbarger's American Music Tourism Act passes House
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger's bill to support and boost music tourism, with the hope of benefiting Northeast Tennessee, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Harshbarger's office announced on Monday that the American Music Tourism Act passed the House with bipartisan support. Impact Plastics employee Johnny Peterson honored for heroism during Hurricane Helene If made law, the bill would require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to craft a plan that stimulates and bolsters music tourism nationwide. Additionally, the assistant secretary would also report on the plan's success and hurdles to Congress. 'We've been working longer than nine to five to get this legislation passed through the House, and I'm thrilled that it passed with such overwhelming support. This legislation will have a direct impact on Tennessee's First Congressional District. As home to iconic destinations like Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol, we play a vital role in the music tourism industry.'I'm thankful to my colleague and co-lead Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44), as well as all of the members who voted to support this bill. I look forward to this legislation making its way through the Senate, where it's sponsored by Senator Blackburn, with the ultimate goal of having it signed into law by President Trump.' Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger Harshbarger further stated that the bill will not require any additional taxpayer dollars if put to use. The entire text of the bill can be read by Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Tennessee congresswoman uses shocking slurs for black and trans people... then laughs off calls to apologize
A Republican lawmaker has refused to apologize after referring to transgender people as 'fairies' and calling another black representative a 'boy'. Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger made the reference while speaking about Texas Democrat Al Green during a recent interview. Green, 77, uses a cane and made headlines after interrupting President Trump's speech to the House by waving it and shouting in protest at the president. In an interview this week, Harshbarger recalled the moment saying: 'Al Green was over here with his cane and I'm like, 'Gosh dang it, boy'.' The use of 'boy' in reference to a black man is seen as being racially coded, depending on the speaker and tone of voice used. The Supreme Court has acknowledged that the word can be used as a racial slur. She added: 'He does not need that cane. That cane is a prop. I swear it's not real. 'One of my colleagues said, 'Unscrew the gold part off of it and see if there's a gun in there'. I'm, like, 'I don't know about that man'. He's just Weird Al.' When the interviewer said: 'It's better than what the previous administration was having as fundraisers, with the transgenders...' Harshbarger responded by calling trans people 'fairies.' She said: 'Listen, I never saw so many fairies in the White House dancing around. And I'm like—I don't know where they got them. My job is to love them into the love of Christ, and I gotta watch what I say. 'But look, remember what I told you. I better not say it. I think they need more grandmothers in Congress. That's all I'm gonna say, and I'm gonna leave it at that.' The clip has sparked controversy for her use of the phrase, with Green holding a press conference on Wednesday condemning her language. He said: 'This is especially sensitive for me because, as a child, I remember my father being stopped by a peace officer, and the officer referred to my father as 'boy.' 'And my mother was 'girl.' And it wasn't just that one time. It was the way society addressed people of color who were of African ancestry at the time.' 'It wasn't said to indicate that you are youthful. It was said to demean, to degrade, to denigrate. 'Friends, it's not about Al Green. It's about whether Black people in this society are going to allow slurs such as this to be normalized. We cannot allow the normalization of these kinds of slurs.' During his press conference, which he hosted alongside other Texas community leaders, he never referenced Harshbarger by name. Green uses the cane for more stability while walking, adding that although there isn't a concealed weapon inside he could use it to defend himself. In response, Harshbarger posted on her X account and refused to apologize for her language. She said: 'The weather is warming up, so naturally, the snowflakes are starting to melt! I was discussing one of my colleague's erratic behavior during President Trump's Joint Address, and now he—along with the rest of the Radical Left—is blowing it out of proportion in a desperate attempt to get attention. 'BOY oh boy, you just can't catch a break between the FAKE NEWS and young men wielding canes!' Green had also called out Harshbarger for using the term 'fairies' during the same interview. The House would go on to censure Green in a sharp rebuke of his actions, voting largely along party lines 224 to 198. Ten Democrats joined their GOP colleagues to vote 'yea' on the resolution while two voted present. But ahead of the vote, Green said despite any punishment for his actions, it would have been worth it.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Harshbarger criticized for comments about Black congressman, trans people
WASHINGTON (WJHL) — Northeast Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger is facing criticism after referring to a Black representative as 'boy,' questioning his use of a cane, and referring to transgender people as 'fairies.' The Republican congresswoman's comments came during an interview with local Christian group FAME Ministries. $5M secured for Jonesborough, Johnson City bike path link A variety of subjects were discussed during the over half-hour-long interview. Near the end, the interviewer referenced Democrats holding up signs during President Trump's joint address to Congress, during which Democratic Congressman Al Green was escorted out after he interrupted and heckled Trump. Harshbarger said she wanted to 'go over there and grab a few' of the signs, 'but Al Green was over here with his cane.' 'And I'm like gosh dangit boy, put that – he does not need that cane,' Harshbarger said. 'That cane is a prop. I swear it's not real. And I'm wondering, one my colleagues said take the, screw the gold part off of it and see if there's a gun in there, and I'm like, I don't know about that, man. He's just weird Al.' Tuesday evening, Green held a press conference to address Harshbarger's comments, calling her use of the word 'boy' a slur. The 77-year-old Texas congressman said that when he was a child, he often heard people call his father 'boy.' 'It wasn't said to indicate that you are youthful,' Green said. 'It was said to demean, to degrade, to denigrate.' 'Friends, it's not about Al Green,' he said. 'It's about whether Black people in this society are going to allow slurs such as this to be normalized. We cannot allow the normalization of these kinds of slurs.' About his use of a cane, Green said it provides him with more stability when walking, and even though there isn't a weapon concealed inside, it could be used to defend himself if necessary. Green also called out Harshbarger for something else she said during the interview. When the interviewer mentioned the Biden administration and transgender people, the congresswoman said: 'Listen, I never saw so many fairies in the White House, dancing around. I'm like, I don't know where they got them. But look, my job is to love them into the love of Christ, and I've got to watch what I say.' Harshbarger had touched on the topic of gender identity and expression a few minutes earlier in the interview. 'But if you look at what some of these other countries are going back, they're pushing off on these stupid things like transgender — you can pretend to be a man if you're a woman or a woman if you're a man — and all this junk,' Harshbarger said. 'They're getting back to what made them great. And we do want to make America great again. And it starts with God and with the family.' WATCH: The Yottas, Carter Co. citizens discuss Hidden Harmony at planning committee News Channel 11 reached out to a spokesperson for Harshbarger on Wednesday but did not receive a response. The congresswoman took to social media to respond to criticism of her comments. In a post on X, Harshbarger wrote: The weather is warming up, so naturally, the snowflakes are starting to melt! I was discussing one of my colleague's erratic behavior during President Trump's Joint Address, and now he—along with the rest of the Radical Left—is blowing it out of proportion in a desperate attempt to get attention. BOY oh boy, you just can't catch a break between the FAKE NEWS and young men wielding canes! Tweet by U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger Green said during his press conference that he was not looking for an apology from Harshbarger. 'I never ask people to apologize. I ask people to tell the truth,' Green said. 'If you just tell the truth, no apology is necessary.' Harshbarger, a Kingsport native, has represented Tennessee's First Congressional District since 2021. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
MAGA Politician Calls Al Green Racial Slur for Protesting Trump, but That's Not All
It looks like the GOP is still reeling over Texas Rep. Al Green's demonstration against President Donald Trump. And in latest news, one Tennessee republican is catching heat after her recent remarks about the 77-year-old congressman took a racial turn. Tenn. Rep. Diana Harshbarger had plenty to say about Rep. Green during an interview with the Christian F.A.M.E. Ministries podcast. Harshbarger's smoke for Green came almost two months after he was physically removed from Capitol chambers for interrupting the president during his first congressional address, as The Root previously. 'I wanted to go over there and grab a few of 'em,' Harshbarger said of democrats present for Green's demonstration. But what should've been a typical conservative jab at democrats took a turn when the Tenn. native used a term which civil rights experts consider a racial slur, according to the Harvard Law and Policy Review. 'Al Green was over here with his cane, and I'm like 'Gosh dang it, boy,'' she shockingly said. But if the 'boy' comment wasn't fire enough, Harshbarger fueled her own flames with the suggestion that Green's cane is fake. 'He does not need that cane. That cane is a prop,' she alleged. 'I swear it's not real.' The representative added, 'one of my colleagues said, 'Unscrew the gold part off of it, and see if there's a gun in there.'' She continued saying, 'I'm, like, 'I don't know about that man. He's just Weird Al.'' In response to the 'jokes' Harshbarger made, Rep. Green came out saying 'It's not a joke.' The Texan continued, 'This is not something people of African ancestry— knowing our history— that we can receive with any degree of notion that it is funny. It is not funny to us.' The congressman continued during the news conference in Houston saying, 'I would hope that she would find it in her heart to let people know that she made a mistake.' He even clarified he's not even looking for an apology. 'I never ask people to apologize. I ask people to tell the truth. The truth is these slurs are nothing to joke about.' It seems Harshbarger listened to at least one part of Green's response, as she said she has no plans to apologize. In fact, Harshbarger took to X doubling down on her 'boy' comment.'The weather is warming up, so naturally, the snowflakes are starting to melt,' she wrote before adding how Green 'along with the rest of the Radical Left—is blowing it out of proportion in a desperate attempt to get attention.' The Tenn. politician then added the cherry on top saying, 'BOY oh boy, you just can't catch a break between the FAKE NEWS and young men wielding canes!' Other political leaders like Ga. Dem. Jerrold Dagen, who called on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to 'demand censorship' of Harshbarger. No political actions have been taken against the Tenn. representative. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
