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North American Wind Power
House of Representatives requests additional renewable energy funding
December 15 – Eighty members of the U.S. House of Representatives recently sent President Bush a letter seeking funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency in the White House's fiscal 2008 budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy. Circulated by Representatives Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., the letter notes that "renewable energy and energy efficiency can have the longest lasting positive effect on availability, stable prices and greenhouse gas emissions."
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The Tennessean
Alexander's post means 'good things,' Wamp says
December 15 – “When your party loses the majority, members lose seats. Yet, Lamar gained a seat,” Rep. Zach Wamp, a Chattanooga Republican, said in a statement today. “This speaks to his clout and his stature in the Senate. As an appropriator myself, I know firsthand what this means and it is an outstanding opportunity for the senator and for the entire state.”

Washington Post
GOP laments mixed results as control of Congress ends
December 10 – Demoralized Republicans adjourned the 109th Congress at 5 a.m. yesterday with a near-empty Capitol, closing the door on a dozen years of nearly unbroken GOP control by spending more time in the final days lamenting their failures -- to rein in government, tame the deficit and temper their own lust for power -- than reliving their successes. "Our leadership and some of our members grew arrogant in their own power, and with arrogance comes corruption," said Rep. Zach Wamp a member of the class of 1994.
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Renewable Energy Access
80 Members of Congress pen letter to President Bush to fund renewable energy
December 14 – Members of the U.S. House of Representatives took time this week to send a letter to President Bush seeking substantially higher funding levels for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Circulated by Reps. Mark Udall and Zach Wamp, the letter notes that "renewable energy and energy efficiency can have the most immediate and longest lasting positive effect on energy availability, stable prices, and greenhouse gas emissions."
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USA Today
Republicans of '94 revolution reflect on '06
December 7 – Republicans who helped capture control of Congress 12 years ago blame the party's leaders for this year's debacle at the polls. "For the first six years of the 12 years, we were focused on policy and principles, and politics was secondary," says Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee, a member of the 1994 class who won his seventh term this month. "The second six years, politics became primary: raising money, going negative, consolidating power."
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Congressional Quarterly
The Senate had its ‘Gang of 14,’ and now the House has its own Gang — minus 10
December 6 – Rep. Zach Wamp plans to host the first meeting of what he calls the “group of four” to push tax incentives and research funding for ethanol and other alternative fuels. Wamp says he and Adam H. Putnam, will sit down with Democrats Jay Inslee and Stephanie Herseth to discuss several proposals. Wamp said, “I think this is one issue where it’s going to be possible to work across party lines and build consensus.”

Chicago Tribune
A trail blazed in cruelty and charted by law
December 6 – The primary sponsor of the Trail of Tears expansion, Rep. Zach Wamp said that an education and research center and a possible movie are in the works to educate Americans about the forced removal. "You have to recognize and acknowledge your mistakes for the white man to make this right," said Wamp, who himself claims Cherokee ancestry. "There has to be an acknowledgment that . . . slavery was a mistake, the Trail of Tears was a mistake."

Christian Science Monitor
Now in control, Democrats seek unified war strategy
December 4 – After winning back control of the House and Senate largely on the basis of opposition to the war in Iraq, Democrats are ramping up to find a bipartisan way out of it. GOP Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R) of Georgia said this week that they are backing Sen. John McCain's plan to boost troop levels by as much as 20,000 in Iraq.
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Business Week
TVA: limit land sales on Tennessee River
November 30 – The Tennessee Valley Authority on Thursday approved a policy to stop selling protected shoreline along the Tennessee River system for residential and commercial development. Some, including U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp worry the ban is too restrictive and will have a "substantial adverse impact" on the region.

Miami Herald
Study aims to educate on Trail of Tears
November 24 – The primary sponsor of the Trail of Tears expansion, Rep. Zach Wamp said that an education and research center and a possible movie are in the works to educate Americans about the forced removal. "You have to recognize and acknowledge your mistakes for the white man to make this right," said Wamp, who himself claims Cherokee ancestry. "There has to be an acknowledgment that . . . slavery was a mistake, the Trail of Tears was a mistake."

Congressional Quarterly
Wamp says candidates should sign off on national party ads
November 2 – Rep. Zach Wamp intends to offer legislation in January that would require candidates to sign off on political advertisements run on their behalf by national party committees. “If you’re in one of these highly targeted seats like Tennessee, you get to see the underbelly of our campaign system,” said the Tennessee Republican, who has watched the national party committees attack Democratic Rep. Harold E. Ford Jr., and former Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker.

The Daily Beacon
Vet school gets security grant
October 25 – Tennessee’s own College of Veterinary Medicine has stepped onto the national platform for terror defense. Rep. Zach Wamp announced the creation of the Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness to combat agroterrorism and bioterrorism.
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Rhea County News
TVA ban blocks Watts Bar development
October 24 – Congressman Zach Wamp met with members of the Watts Bar Development Authority from Rhea and Meigs counties Thursday to discuss ways to overcome TVA's moratorium on residential development of TVA land. Wamp said the proceeds from the sale of the TVA land for the multi-use development could be used to extend water lines to unserved areas of Rhea and Meigs counties and to provide other needed services.

WVLT TV
UT gets Homeland grant for Food Security Center
October 16 – The University of Tennessee received more than two million dollars from the Department of Homeland Security for an Agriculture and Food Security Preparedness Center. "Tying the whole food cycle and how to get food to the marketplace and animals, this is a real threat," says U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp.

WTVF TV
Bush wants to end program aiding domestic violence victims
October 16 – Last year more than $10 million went to Tennessee from two victims assistance programs started by the 1984 federal law. Republican congressman Zach Wamp of Chattanooga predicts Congress will again this year defeat the Bush administration's proposal to cut the balance of the victims fund.

WBIR TV
State's GOP lawmakers oppose Bush plan to end funding for victims of violence
October 16 – President Bush wants to end funding for a program that aids victims of violence, a budget-cutting proposal that two Republican lawmakers from Tennessee said they oppose for the second straight year. Republican congressman Zach Wamp of Chattanooga predicts Congress will again this year defeat the Bush administration's proposal to cut the balance of the victims fund.
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WRCB TV
Injured soldier caught in loophole
October 4 – A military medic for years, Major Donald Spradlin survived a tour in Iraq, "Pulling people out of Humvees and doing courageous work to save people," said brother Ronald. But back stateside, Spradlin fell victim to a car crash Tracy City. As for the medals, Congressman Zach Wamp's office is said to be working with Congressman Lincoln Davis's office, he represents Spradlin's home district, to try to cut through the red tape.

Congress Daily
Homeland Security, GOP struggling with security endgame
September 21 – House GOP leaders met Wednesday to try to bridge their differences over a provision in the FY07 Homeland Security appropriations bill allowing U.S. citizens to bring prescription drugs across the Canadian border. Lawmakers are also trying to find common ground on attaching chemical security legislation to the bill. Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee is drafting their own language for the legislation, Rep. Zach Wamp, said appropriators also have differences over the funding formula for homeland security grants.

Roll Call
America on the move
September 14 – America on the Move (AOM) and the YMCA of the USA hold the "First Step Forum: Solutions for a Healthy America." Participants include: Rep. Zach Wamp; James Hill, co-founder of AOM; Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA; Aason Thomas of the National Urban League; and Michelle May, primary care physician.
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FCW.com
Lawmakers, industry tackle e-waste
September 14 – Lawmakers have taken a step toward tackling the thorny issue of regulating the nationwide electronic waste problem. The bipartisan Congressional E-Waste Working Group held a forum for electronics retailers, recyclers, environmental groups and state officials to decide on a solution for the disposal of obsolete electronics. The group includes Reps. Mike Thompson, Louise Slaughter, Mary Bono and Zach Wamp.
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The Desert Sun
Mary Bono hosts Washington summit on e-waste solutions
September 13 – Mary Bono, a member of the bipartisan Congressional E-Waste Working Group today, with her colleagues, brought together many of the nation's largest e-waste stakeholders to develop a solution to the growing problem of obsolete electronics disposal. Congressional E-Waste Working Group, which includes Reps. Mike Thompson, Mary Bono, Louise Slaughter and Zach Wamp.

Business Wire
CEA cites roundtable discussion as crucial first step toward national solution for electronics recycling
September 13 – The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, representatives from industry, state governments and environmental organizations were brought together to discuss the issue of electronics recycling by Representatives Mary Bono, Louise Slaughter, Mike Thomson and Zach Wamp.
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The Hotline
Because running once a year isn't enough
September 13 – If the GOP holds the House, 7 committee chairs will be open. Many think Speaker Dennis Hastert will name Rep./NRCC chair Tom Reynolds as leadership chairman, "preventing a two- or three-way race for leader or whip." Reps. John Carter, Henry Bonilla as well, as Reps. Eric Cantor, Mike Rogers, Todd Tiahrt and  Zach Wamp are still waiting to run for Maj. Whip Roy Blunt's position.

Roll Call
GOP split on earmark reform
September 11 – Rep. Zach Wamp, an appropriator, argued that the draft resolution would not have applied to narrowly targeted tax provisions stuffed into the recently passed pension overhaul bill as corporate giveaways. You’ve got to make it comprehensive or you’re not being honest with the American people,” he said.
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Scripps News
Surveys differ on effectiveness of anti-drug campaign
September 6 – Regional survey on the federal anti-drug ad campaign found that Tennessee and Kentucky students, grades 4 to 12, found that the ad campaign targeting marijuana use in 2002 and 2003 had a significant effect on youths. Rep. Zach Wamp, praised the part of the anti-drug campaign that urges parents to communicate regularly with their children on reasons for not abusing drugs.
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Albuquerque Tribune
Surveys differ on effectiveness of anti-drug campaign
September 6 – Four-year regional survey of Tennessee and Kentucky students, grades 4 to 12, found that the ad campaign targeting marijuana use in 2002 and 2003 had a significant effect on youths. Rep. Zach Wamp, praised the part of the anti-drug campaign that urges parents to communicate regularly with their children on reasons for not abusing drugs.

WREG TV
Tenn. public universities ramp up federal lobbying
September 3 – Chattanooga Times Free Press finds that state universities more than doubled their spending on lobbying between 2003 and 2005 -- from about 350,000- to nearly 710,000 dollars. Rep. Zach Wamp says he doesn't mind university employees guiding lobbying efforts, but says he opposes the use of contract lobbyists.

WRCB TV
Emotional honor
August 31 – Rep. Zach Wamp presented the Bronze Star to Sergeant James R. Carson. The Bronze Star is the third highest medal a vet can receive. It was an emotional day for the 86-year-old James Carson. His family says he rarely speaks of fighting during the D-Day Invasion and liberating Nazi concentration camps. That's why Wamp presented Carson with the Bronze Star and eight other medals.
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News Day
Tennessee marks school desegregation
August 21 – Fifty years ago, Bobby Cain and 11 other black students walked down a steep hill past hundreds of taunting, angry white people to Clinton High School. On Thursday, the city will premiere a 90-minute documentary titled "The Clinton 12" narrated by James Earl Jones. Rep. Zach Wamp will mark the 50th anniversary by opening a museum devoted to the event.

Charlotte.com
Bill would expand Trail of Tears
August 5 – Rep. Zach Wamp proposed the legislation and said he expects the bill to be on the president's desk by September. "They are one of the most advanced tribes," Wamp said. "Through this adversity they grew in their character. The trail was a tragic story that furthered the collective character of the Cherokee nation."
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Charlotte.com
Historic Trail of Tears may be expanded into N.C., elsewhere
July 30 – A cross-country trail on which 4,000 Cherokee Indians perished 160 years ago soon may be memorialized. Rep. Zach Wamp proposed legislation and expects the bill to be on the president's desk by September. "This will make the Trail of Tears an integral part of history," Wamp said. "It's not just an Arkansas and Oklahoma story - it started in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama."

Access North Georgia
Historic Trail of Tears may be expanded into Georgia
July 30 – "This will make the Trail of Tears a part of history," Rep. Zach Wamp said. "It's not just an Arkansas and Oklahoma story; it started in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. They are one of the most advanced tribes. They had created their alphabet and newspaper. The trail was a tragic story that furthered the collective character of the Cherokee nation."

Charlotte.com
Push made for trail expansion to N.C.
July 30 – "This will make the Trail of Tears an integral part of American history," Rep. Zach Wamp said. "It's not just an Arkansas and Oklahoma story - it started in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. They are one of the most advanced tribes. The trail was a tragic story that furthered the collective character of the Cherokee nation."

Renewable Energy Access
Membership in Congressional Renewable Energy Caucus grows
July 27 – The House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus today announced that Rep. Wolf has joined the congressional group as its 221st participant bringing membership up to a majority of the voting Members of the House of Representatives. The body now includes 218 voting Members making the RE/EE Caucus one of the largest caucuses in the U.S. Congress. The House RE/EE Caucus is co-chaired by Reps. Zach Wamp.
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The Roll Call
Friends remember the smile behind café helen
July 24 – Helen Sewell’s domain behind the House GOP Cloakroom snack bar was probably no larger than 10 square feet, but in the eyes of the pages, Members and presidents who ate there and adored her, she was a queen. Sewell may not have known every name, but she did know something about every Member. Rep. Zach Wamp said she would refer to him as “the man who was building the house.”
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Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Protecting incumbent districts
July 23 – Congressional districts have been drawn to favor the incumbents. In response, Rep. John Tanner would like to change the law. Under the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, independent commissions would be created to design each state's district map and prohibit mid-decade redistricting. Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee has broken ranks and joined with Tanner to back the reform.

Washington Post
House OKs bill guarding pledge from courts
July 20 – Legislation to bar federal courts from ruling on constitutional issues arising from the Pledge of Allegiance, including the "one nation, under God" reference, passed the House after lawmakers argued that the pledge is linked to the nation's spiritual history. "We should not and cannot rewrite history to ignore our spiritual heritage," said Rep. Zach Wamp. "It surrounds us. It cries out for our country to honor God." 

Yahoo News
Boeing Oak Ridge celebrates 25th anniversary
July 20 – Rep. Zach Wamp told employees, "It is my pleasure to participate in the 25th anniversary celebration for Boeing Oak Ridge. This site is a valuable resource to East Tennessee. Boeing is a wonderful company that connects people throughout the world with its commercial product line, and at the same time offers products and services that defend our nation and our freedoms."

Tennesseean
Bill would alter how districts are drawn
July 19 – Tennessee lawmakers are pushing legislation that would overhaul the way congressional districts are drawn. Rep. John Tanner is leading the charge in the House with a bill that would set up bipartisan commissions in each state that would draw redistricting maps. Rep. Zach Wamp is one of just two House Republicans publicly supporting the bill.

Fort Smith Times Record
Study OK’d to look at ‘Trail’ addition
July 19 – The House approved a study that could lead to 1,400 more officially marked miles along the “Trail of Tears” that American Indians marched to Oklahoma during the 1830s. The bill that passed was sponsored by Rep. Zach Wamp. It requires the National Park Service to conduct a six-month study of adding two other routes the Cherokees took through Arkansas and Tennessee to Oklahoma.
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Roll Call
Redistricting reformers renew push
July 18 – When Rep. John Tanner introduced legislation aimed at depoliticizing the redistricting process, it was met with indifference from leaders of both parties. The political dust storm kicked up by that ruling has brought some new attention to the typically publicity-starved issue of redistricting. Rep. Zach Wamp will call for Congress to take up Tanner’s Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act.
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Fuel Cell Works
Capitol Hill will get first-hand look at industry progress
July 12 – Thirty industry-leading organizations dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cell technologies will display cutting-edge power systems during the 2006 Congressional Fuel Cell EXPO on July 20, 2006, in the Cannon Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Addressing the crowd will be Rep. Zach Wamp.
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WVIR TV
Opposition grows to Bush plan to sell Tennessee forests
July 7 – The Bush administration's plan to sell national forest lands is drawing widespread opposition and suffering legislative setbacks. The administration's plan is seen as virtually dead after the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the lead of its House counterpart, refused last week to include the proposal in an appropriations bill. Rep. Zach Wamp said opposition is strong and bipartisan to the land sales.
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National Parks Conservation Association
Trail of Tears
July 7 – In 1838, the United States government forcibly removed more than 16,000 Cherokee Indians from their homelands in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, relocating them to areas now called Oklahoma; hundreds died during the trip and thousands more perished shortly afterward. Rep. Zach Wamp recently introduced legislation expanding the trail to parts of Tennessee and several other states.
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Roll Call
GOP, Oxley win going away Democrats lose early lead, fall 12-1 at RFK
July 3 – “If you look around at our infield over the years ... Hulshof really completes an infield of MVPs,” Shimkus said, referring to the GOP’s starting third baseman Tennessee Rep. Zach Wamp, who has won team honors in the past. “He swung the bat well and dug two balls out of the dirt. I was glad to see him get it.”
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Roll Call
Event
June 29 – House Republicans and Democrats hold the 45th Annual Congressional Baseball Game For Charity. The game benefits the Washington Literacy Council and the Washington D.C. Boys and Girls Clubs. Participants included Rep. Zach Wamp.
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Roll Call
2006 Republican roster
June 29 – Rep. Zach Wamp had an inside-the-park home run that propelled him to the 1999 MVP award, and has now hit safely in nine straight contests. Last year he extended his streak, knocking in an RBI as part of a 1-for-3 performance. Wamp will sport a No. 44 University of Tennessee uniform.
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WVLT TV
Wamp pleased with progress for other trails
June 27 – Rep. Zach Wamp says he's pleased with the progress of a bill to certify additional routes as part of the Trail of Tears. On Friday, Wamp told the Chattanooga Times Free Press he's "very encouraged" by the progress of the bill.

The Hill
Lawmakers offer Jelly Bellys, peanuts and dried cuttlefish
June 26 – Like spas and dental offices, not all Capitol Hill offices are created equal. Rep. Zach Wamp offers Little Debbie snack cakes such as honey buns, chocolate-covered wafers and doughnuts.

Nashville City Paper
NFIB to increase health care activism
June 23 – Following its Small-Business Summit this week, the Nashville-based National Federation of Independent Business will now look to increase political activism as it relates to health care policy. Two NFIB members from Middle Tennessee represented the area in meetings with Tennessee congressional leader Rep. Zach Wamp.

The Hill
She’ll walk circles around you
June 22 – Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels kicks off the fourth annual WalkingWorks Capitol Hill Challenge with a 30-minute walk around the Hill. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and the Congressional Fitness Caucus are behind the event, which means we’ll likely see Rep. Zach Wamp, the caucus’s chairman, trying to match Ms. Michaels step for step.

TMCnet.com
House spending bills benefit projects in Chattanooga
June 15 – "This training center is necessary to attract a large and highly technical employer to Enterprise South, and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity provided by Rep. Zach Wamp's excellent leadership and support," Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield said. Wamp said, "Training our workers for the new global market and developing technology that will help wean us off foreign oil... will create a new market sector in America that other countries will be envious of."
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U.S. News Wire
9th Annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Expo
June 15 – The Sustainable Energy Coalition and the House and Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses announce the 9th Annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Expo. The event begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20 with a press conference involving leaders from Congress, the Administration and the renewable energy industries. Press Conference: 9 a.m. - Rep. Zach Wamp, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus.
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Business Wire
ACLJ pleased federal court rejects lawsuit challenging national motto
June 13 – The American Center for Law and Justice said today it is pleased that a federal district court in Sacramento, CA has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the national motto, "In God We Trust." The ACLJ filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the case on behalf of 47 members of Congress in support of the federal government's request to dismiss the suit. The list includes: Rep. Zach Wamp.

Roll Call
Republicans confident after first baseball practice
June 8 – Rep. Zach Wamp heated up at the plate, closing out with a blast over the left-field fence just to the right of the 310-foot sign. Wamp said the shot wouldn’t have left the notoriously cavernous Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, but he said if it got to the gap, he could definitely leg out “at least” a triple. “This is a feel game, and as long as you focus on fundamentals, good things can happen,” Wamp said.
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Roll Call
Video conferencing on rise in house
June 6 – Rep. Zach Wamp, who has used the system for a range of reasons including constituent meetings and formal conferences, asserts the technology works best in a formal setting with few distractions. “I think video conferencing is a great way to meet with constituents, to meet with people,” Wamp said.
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Roane County News
Roane County: ORNL plan may bring in more tax dollars
June 5 – This week officials at Oak Ridge National Lab announced a novel business venture that will bring in more tax revenue for Roane County. Rep. Zach Wamp sees the park as one of many steps to update ORNL and its activities. "This very much allows us to present a plan for taking down the old facilities and modernizing the infrastructure inside the national laboratory," Wamp said.

The Huntsville Times
Our no. 1 challenge will require all our energy Sunday
June 4 – Alternative energy sources - whether it's to power our cars or cool our homes - are desperately needed in this country. Rep. Zach Wamp was the host of last week's summit. Over and over again, he conveyed the message of alternative energy sources. "The energy challenge is the most serious challenge of our generation,'' Wamp said.

WTVC TV
844th Engineer Battalion officially welcomed home
June 3 – Saturday, the Reserves honored 88 members of the 844th Engineering Battalion and their families and employers. Rep. Zach Wamp addresses the unit saying, "You performed your mission with excellence. We are so very, very grateful. Congratulations and welcome home!"

WTVC TV
The buzz on electric car research
June 1 – “15 years from now we better be driving hydrogen fuel cell cars and not these gas powered cars or the rest of the world is going to have us on our knees," Rep. Zach Wamp said. Wamp said advances in research are expected to lead to big economic advances for the Chattanooga region. "We're now capable of landing a next generation automobile manufacturer at Enterprise South."

WREG TV
Tennessee man gets Purple Heart six decades after wounds
June 1 – A soldier from Soddy-Daisy has received his Purple Heart, but it took more than six decades. Rep. Zach Wamp presented the medal to Warren Beavers on Tuesday at a ceremony in the representative's Chattanooga office.

The Tennessean
Park planned for lab's private contractors
May 31 – Rep. Zach Wamp said, "The further away from the research you get, the harder it is to keep it all going in the same direction," Wamp said. "I'm kind of a closet greenie in that we don't need to take green field sites and build new buildings when we've got sites we can use that are already identified for that purpose.”

WTVC TV
Technology announcements expected
May 31 – It's the first day of the 2006 National Summit of the Tennessee Valley Corridor. During an evening dinner at the Hunter Museum, Tennessee Governor Bill Bredesen and Rep. Zach Wamp are expected to be in attendance.

Washington Post
Hidden corridors under the dome
May 31 – C-SPAN takes viewers on of a tour of the hidden corridors of power. In excerpts from the program, "The Capitol," lawmakers reflect on the building as a workplace as well as a symbol. Rep. Zach Wamp said, "It's not just what we are doing in the present, it's not just the decisions that we make that affect present lives. It's part of being the thread of the cloth of the history of America."
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WATE TV
Will 278th be part of National Guard border patrol?
May 15 –  Rep. Zach Wamp said, “We must reform our immigration laws, but we must first enforce the laws we have in place to secure our borders. The security of our homeland depends upon it, our system of law and order requires it and the lawless environment on the southern border demands it."
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Congressional Quarterly
Homeland Security Appropriations
May 10 – A House panel will consider a fiscal 2007 funding bill for the Homeland Security Department. A major issue on the agenda for the subcommittee is federal disaster response in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rep. Zach Wamp, second in seniority to Rogers on the subcommittee, said he has tried unsuccessfully convince Rogers that FEMA should be removed from the Deptartment.

Federal Times
House bill would restore FEMA as independent, Cabinet agency
May 10 – A bipartisan group of House members introduced legislation to remove FEMA from the Homeland Security Department. “The problem with Congress is that we don’t often go back and fix what we didn’t get right the first time,” said Rep. Zach Wamp. “This is our chance.”
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The Atlanta Journal Constitution
States urged to pool bid to Toyota
May 8 – Rep. Zach Wamp is calling for Georgia and Alabama to help Chattanooga land a $2.5 billion Toyota plant that could create 1,000 jobs. Rep. Zach Wamp said Friday he thinks the three states should work together to attract Toyota and other major manufacturers to an industrial park near Chattanooga.

The Tennessean
Teamwork suggested to help attract Toyota
May 7 – Rep. Zach Wamp said he believes Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama should work together to attract Toyota Motor Corp. and other major manufacturers to an industrial park in the Chattanooga area. We could close that sale if we (form a partnership with) Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee," Wamp told members of the Chattanooga Transportation Club on Friday.

WBIR TV
Wamp says states should join forces for Toyota plant
May 7 – Rep. Zach Wamp said he believes Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama should work together to attract Toyota and other major manufacturers to an industrial park in the Chattanooga area.  

Metro Pulse
Ethanol from coal and wastes
May 4 – That Oak Ridge area of Roane County may also be the site of a new, huge ethanol-generating plant, if federal loan guarantees can be secured for about $20 million of its start-up costs. The company with the technology patents to produce ethanol from coal and from waste products, including garbage, paper and plastics, has the support of Rep. Zach Wamp.

The Tennessean
Blackburn targets shops that closed
May 2 – Rep. Zach Wamp said he watched protesters march down Chattanooga's Market Street: "Immigrant laborers do vital work in East Tennessee but if they are here illegally, they are lawbreakers. They are agitating a lot of people who have been sitting there minding their own business they're riling up this sleeping giant of 'Average Joe Six-Pack' who has not engaged in public policy but now feels like 12 million (illegal immigrants) is enough."

KTHV TV
Company considers Tennessee ethanol plant
May 2 – Officials in Tennessee say an energy development company with an arm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is considering a former uranium-enrichment plant at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the site for an ethanol-production facility. Rep. Zach Wamp confirmed that he had been talking with the company for several months about the Oak Ridge site.
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WDEF TV
World War II Hero Receives Medals
April 21 – More than 60 years after he fought in World War II, a Chattanooga man gets his military honors. 84-year-old Grady Butler helped storm the beach at Normandy and got injured later on in his tour. One of his grand-daughters contacted Rep. Zach Wamp's office staff. They looked into it. Friday, Wamp officially awarded Butler nine medals.

Rhea County Online
Photo-unveiling
April 24 – Rep. Zach Wamp unveiled a poster for the Southeast Tennessee Religious Heritage Trail at the Rhea County Courthouse in the trail’s kick-off event. Called “On the Glory Land Road,” the trail crisscrosses 11 counties, including Rhea, in Southeast Tennessee. A comprehensive guide to the trail, written by Brent Cantrell, Ph.D., is available at stops on the trail and at welcome centers.

The Hill
Ninety hours of Bible reading to hit the Hill
April 19 – From Sunday, April 30, to Thursday, May 4, Capitol Hill will be the site of a 90-hour marathon Bible reading. The event will culminate with the National Day of Prayer. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have participated in years past and have included highly religious representatives such as Rep. Zach Wamp.

Rhea County Online
Religious Heritage Trail to be dedicated today
April 19 – Rollout of the Southeast Tennessee Religious Heritage Trail will begin in Rhea County at the courthouse today at 2:30 p.m. with Rep. Zach Wamp participating.

WATE TV
Claiborne Co. officials prepare to open new jail
April 13 – Construction on the new Claiborne County Jail and Justice Center is complete. The county broke ground on the project in October 2004 and some people say that's the last time they saw Sheriff Harry Shultz at the site. On Wednesday Rep. Zach Wamp took a tour of the building. But Sheriff Shultz was nowhere to be found.
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Metro Pulse
A rail loop to the Smokies?
April 12 – Rep. Zach Wamp says he believes the idea of a Knoxville-Smokies rail loop “deserves consideration.” But he is devoting his energies on transportation issues toward obtaining approval and federal funding for a high-speed rail link between the Atlanta and Chattanooga airports, since Atlanta’s airport is overloaded, not expandable, and Chattanooga’s is underused and expandable.

Adventist Network
Hundreds attend Doss funeral
April 5 – More than 1,600 people attended the funeral service for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Desmond T. Doss, Sr. at the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. Rep. Zach Wamp, who said he represented the members of Congress and the President of the United States. Wamp said Doss was a great man and a great example of service.

Congressional Quarterly
White House attempts to ease Hill friction
April 3 – Even before President Bush picked a new chief of staff last week, Republicans in Congress had seen signs that the administration was trying to work more closely with them after years of treating lawmakers like hired help. Last week, he met with a group of Republicans to hear their views on Iraq and immigration. “He listened as much as he spoke,” said Rep. Zach Wamp one of those present.

WDEF TV
Hundreds say last goodbye to Doss
April 3 – A horse drawn carriage led Desmond Doss' casket passed hundreds of on-lookers up to the pavillion inside Chattanooga National Cemetery. Rep. Zach Wamp stood among them to help give the World War II veteran a final tribute, "An unbelievable, selfless man. He put it all on the line for us. So we're here to honor his life."

WTVC TV
Thousands remember life, sacrifices of Desmond Doss
April 1 – Desmond T. Doss Sr. is the only conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for non-combatant achievements in World War Two. Rep. Zach Wamp gave tribute saying "he is a great man. He made great sacrifices, he was a great example of service to others. His life is truly one of the greatest stories ever told."

Walker County Messenger
More than 1,600 turn out to remember Desmond Doss
April 1 – More than 1,600 visitors packed Collegedale Seventh-Day Adventist Church to pay their respects to World War II veteran Desmond T. Doss. Rep. Zach Wamp attended Saturday’s ceremonies. “He was an ordinary man who made extraordinary contributions to our nation,” he said. “He was an ordinary man who taught us extraordinary lessons about duty, honor and service,” Wamp said.

WTVC TV
Land sale comment period extended
March 31 – The government is proposing to sell more than 304-thousand acres, three thousand of them are in Tennessee. The government hopes to get $800 million from the sale for rural public schools, firefighting equipment and personnel, and roads in counties with a lot of public lands. The plan has drawn sharp criticism from Tennessee politicians, including Rep. Zach Wamp.  

Outdoor News Wire
New Upper Ocoee agreement reached
March 29 – AW would like to acknowledge the work of Rep. Zach Wamp and his staff, who have worked diligently for the past several years to facilitate an agreement with the TVA, and to assure that the Ocoee River has water in it. In addition, if it were not for the outfitters negotiating this agreement and paying TVA for water - the river would be dry every day.
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Business Wire
ACLJ represents Members of Congress
March 27 – The American Center for Law and Justice today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in federal court in Sacramento, California, on behalf of 47 members of Congress in support of the federal government's request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of our national motto, "In God We Trust." The ACLJ represents itself and 47 members of Congress. The list includes Rep. Zach Wamp.

USA Today
Trail of Tears expansion sought
March 18 – Rep. Zach Wamp introduced a bill that would give the Benge and Bell routes national trail status. He also wants to add to the trail as-yet-undermined stretches of northern Georgia and western North Carolina where the government rounded up Cherokees. "I want to make it a central part of American history," said Wamp. "If we don't want to repeat it, we need to learn more about it."
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The Tennessean
March 14 – Lawmaker proposes clinic for treating meth addicts
Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga co-authored a provision in the Patriot Act extension that provides a $20 million grant program for states to get aid for "meth-endangered children."

The Washington Times
Political edge eyed in ports fallout
March 12 – The Dubai ports crisis appears to be over, but the issue is not likely to go away. "The Democrats are not going to make any hay out of this," said Rep. Zach Wamp, Tennessee Republican. "We're not going to cede one inch to them on who can best provide security to our country, here or abroad."
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The Tennessean
GOP conference ends with praise for Bush
March 12 – Republicans ended a conference yesterday with praise for President Bush and no further mention of concern that the party has drifted from its conservative values. Rep. Zach Wamp spoke at a breakfast wrapping up the three-day Southern Republican Leadership Conference that drew some 2,000 delegates and several potential contenders for the GOP presidential nomination in 2008.

Memphis Commercial Appeal
Lawmaker wants treatment center for meth addicts
March 11 – Rep. Zach Wamp of Chattanooga co-authored a provision in the Patriot Act extension that provides a $20 million grant program for states to get aid for "meth-endangered children."  

The New York Sun
The fight for redistricting reform
March 7 – The "Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act" introduced by Representative John Tanner, has 45 co-sponsors in the House - including Republican Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia and Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee - would ban mid-decade redistricting and have each state's electoral lines decided by an bipartisan, independent commission.
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WDEF TV
Wamp talks about trip to Gulf Coast
March 6 – Rep. Zach Wamp returned to his Chattanooga office after spending three days on the Gulf Coast. He seeks more efficient ways to aid recovery and make disaster response better in the future. "FEMA is so specialized, too, that it should be an independent, stand-alone agency. And let me tell you who should run FEMA — people with command and control experience in a crisis. And almost always, that means people from our military," Wamp says.

The Tennessean
TVA reaches deal involving Ocoee River
February 26 – The Tennessee Valley Authority has reached an agreement with whitewater outfitters to set water levels and schedules for the next 13 years on the Upper Ocoee River. The contract with the nation's largest public utility — which is part of an economic development and tourism effort — was announced Friday by U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., at a meeting at the Ocoee Whitewater Center.

WDEF TV
Ocoee stakeholders get new contract
February 24 – In Polk County, the Ocoee whitewater community held their annual meeting Friday. Rep. Zach Wamp brought good news in the form of money. "Through the federal, state, local and private partnerships we built this enterprise fund, funded it with 2.1 million dollars of commitments, and now we have a 13-year agreement so the outfitters know how to invest and how to plan their business for the future."

Middlesboro Daily Times
Tazewell-area head start gets $2.8 Million HHS grant
February 1 – Rep. Zach Wamp had the opportunity to visit with the staff and spend time reading a couple of books with the children of the Clinch-Powell Head Start programs.” I witnessed first hand the excellent work carried out in Early Head Start and Head Start in the Tazewell center," Wamp said. "Head Start gives many children the foundation they must have to be productive and successful people in our great nation."

Roll Call
Elections offer an opportunity we must seize
January 23 – With what I call a “fresh and friendly” alternative to our current Republican leadership, I respectfully offer myself as a candidate for Majority Whip in the House of Representatives, on a strong and needed platform of “Renewal, Reform and Responsibility.” Rep. Zach Wamp is chairman of the Republican Policy subcommittee on energy and technology.
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The Herald News
Wamp discusses war in Iraq, healthcare with local veterans
January 15 – Rep. Zach Wamp pointed out that federal spending on veterans’ healthcare increased $1.7 billion over last year and is up 18 percent over the past two years. The additional money helped fund a new diagnostic imaging center at the Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Chattanooga that Wamp helped dedicate on Wednesday. “That imaging center is really cutting edge; it will be the envy of the private sector,” he said.

WBIR TV
Wamp says he will run for House GOP leadership position
January 9 – Current Republican whip Roy Blunt of Missouri says he's running for the majority leader post. Tennessee Rep. Zach Wamp says he plans to run for Blunt's GOP whip position to provide to current leadership a "friendly and fresh alternative." The Chattanooga Republican says he would tell fellow Republicans they need to reform things such as lobbying.

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