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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2022) – The latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks, is now available. This week’s episode features a conversation with Bill Weigel, Chairman of Weigel’s convenience stores, about skyrocketing inflation that is affecting businesses and consumers. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2022) – On the seventh episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) Tennessee Talks podcast, U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) joined the show to discuss the recent fires in Sevier County, prescription drug costs, and her first term serving Tennessee’s First Congressional District.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 31, 2022) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) issued the following statement criticizing House Democrats’ insulin price fixing scheme:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2022) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced the reintroduction of the Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act today, legislation cowritten with U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08). 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced he will hold an hour-long Telephone Town Hall event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28. During the live event, Rep. Burchett will answer constituent questions about his legislative agenda, votes in Congress and initiatives in East Tennessee communities. East Tennesseans interested in participating should call (888) 652-0384 at 5:30 p.m. on March 28. 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2022) – The latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks, is now available. This week’s episode features a conversation about the ongoing opioid epidemic and substance abuse rehabilitation with Cornerstone of Recovery Executive Director Webster Bailey.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2022) – In response to Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin's violence against Ukraine, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Confiscating Corrupt Criminal Proceeds (CCCP) Act. This new legislation would use the assets of Russian and Belarusian elites to support the United States’ humanitarian aid contributions to Ukraine. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2022) – Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is the featured guest on the latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks. On this episode, Rep.