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In this image made from a video, mourners gather to pay their respects to the slain Gen. Qassem Soleimani who was killed in a U.S. airstrike, in Kerman, Iran Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Iran Press via AP)
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Iran

Roe: U.S. ‘a safer place’ without Iranian general; president had ‘absolute’ authority to order strike

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, said he believes the world is “a safer place” after the United States “appropriately” killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in an drone strike in Iraq last week, and that U.S. President Donald Trump “absolutely Jan 8, 2020 at 8:40 PM

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe (R-1st) speaks with members of East Tennessee State University's Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy about the opioid epidemic at the Johnson City Police Department during National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press
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Impeachment

Roe doubles down on opposing impeachment, addresses GOP walkout in committee hearing

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe (R-1st) stuck to his guns Friday as House Democrats ramped up their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over questions about whether he pressured Ukraine to investigate a political rival in exchange for military aid.

Updated Nov 1, 2019 at 9:18 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, right, speaks Thursday, May 30, 2019, at a roundtable discussion focusing on women. Northeast State Community College President Dr. Bethany Flora, left, suggested supporting more collegiate recovery programs in Tennessee.
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Congress

Roe hears from constituents at 3 Johnson City roundtables

Local residents turned to U.S. Rep. Phil Roe Thursday for solutions to addiction, tariffs and workforce development, hoping he’ll take the issues to heart and tackle them in Washington.

May 30, 2019 at 11:33 PM
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U.S. Congress

Roe challenges Democrats on environment

Shortly before voting against a Democrat-backed bill aimed at affirming the country’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Rep. Phil Roe challenged progressives to stand behind their posturing on environmental issues.

May 2, 2019 at 6:42 PM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe talks with constituents during a town hall Tuesday in Erwin.
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Phil Roe

Roe emphasizes need for border wall, immigration reform during Erwin town hall

ERWIN — U.S. Rep. Phil Roe held his second town hall meeting of this month on Tuesday in Unicoi County, where he discussed a range of topics, including the need for immigration reform.

Apr 23, 2019 at 8:55 PM
Rep. Phil Roe read “The Little Red Hen” to the Harold McCormick Elementary School scond graders on Wednesday.
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Phil Roe

Roe says reading with comprehension is the most important thing to learn

ELIZABETHTON — Rep. Phil Roe joined the three R’s on Wednesday afternoon when he met with the students of Harold McCormick Elementary School.

Apr 17, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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Roe plans to host immigration town hall in his district

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-1st, told reporters via conference call Wednesday that he plans to host an immigration town hall in his district in a few weeks. 

Updated Apr 10, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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Phil Roe

Roe: 'Time to move on from Mueller Report'

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe believes it is time for the country to move on from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Mar 28, 2019 at 5:32 PM
Air Force veteran and Johnson City native Chris Rowe announced his intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District on Wednesday during a campaign event at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.
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Election 2020

Air Force veteran launches Democratic bid for 1st District congressional seat

ELIZABETHTON — During his career as an Ob-Gyn doctor, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-1st, delivered nearly 5,000 babies.

Mar 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Rural health care

Rural clinics receive $4.2M federal grant

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has approved a $4.2 million grant to Rural Health Services Consortium Inc., a non-profit health access organization serving Northeast Tennessee’s upper eight counties, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-1st, Updated Feb 28, 2019 at 7:54 PM

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Guest Commentary

Roe: VA care in Tennessee making progress

I am writing in response to a recent editorial (Jan. 30) calling on Congress to help improve the quality of Feb 6, 2019 at 8:00 AM

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JCTN150

Roe honors Johnson City's 150th birthday in Congress

U.S. Rep. Phil honored Johnson City’s Sesquicentennial on the floor of the House on Tuesday.

Jan 15, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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Guest Commentary

Remembering President George H.W. Bush

Editor’s Note: U.S. Rep. Phil Roe (R-1st) provided this guest column Wednesday afternoon following the funeral for the 41st president of the United States.

Updated Dec 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM
In this Dec. 18, 1970, file photo, newly appointed United Nations Ambassador George H. Bush smiles. Bush has died at age 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/John Duricka, File)
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Area politicians remember George H.W. Bush

Local politicians and community leaders have fond memories of President George H.W. Bush. They recall the 41st president, who died Friday at 94, as a genuine public servant.

Dec 4, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Congressman Phil Roe (right) watches election returns Tuesday with Larry Reeves, Wanda May and other Republicans at the Carnegie Hotel.
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Election 2018

Roe wins re-election, but Republicans lose House

Tennessee Rep. Phil Roe easily won re-election to his sixth term Tuesday, but changes in the U.S. House of Representatives may jeopardize his influence on his prized Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Nov 6, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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