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Proponents of the "gateway sexual activity" bill say hand-holding would not fit the definition.

Proponents of the "gateway sexual activity" bill say hand-holding would not fit the definition.

Is holding hands gateway sexual activity?

Tennessee Senate Bill 3310, which would subject instructors who promote or condone "gateway sexual activity" to a $500 fine, has drawn national attention.

So, what really is gateway sexual activity? Does it, for example, cover hand-holding? How about sitting on someone's lap?

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Says U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher "breaks earmark pledge."

Promise: Decentralize the Department of Economic and Community Development

Update: Going regional on economic development

On allowing Shelby County's schools merger commission to finish work before allowing any new merger legislation.

Says in U.S. Congress, members "don’t even have to be on the floor for debates or votes."

Promise: Create online jobs clearinghouse

Update: Clearinghouse site up and running

Promise: Develop a support network for senior citizens.

Update: Work begun to help caregivers

Says George Flinn has been a "no show" at scheduled "forums."

"We will not ask for a tax increase to run city government."

"The United States already has the highest corporate tax rate in the world."

"Nobody is leaving Memphis. That's a myth."

Promise: Improving Motor Vehicles Department

Update: A ways yet to drive

"Personal income is growing faster in Tennessee on average than any other state in the country."

Promise: Work to eliminate cap on charter schools

Update: Cap on charter schools lifted

"Congress as a whole is less popular than it’s been since polling was invented."

"This rule could prevent children under 18 from using such tools as a power screwdriver, a milking machine or something as simple as a wheelbarrow on the family farm . . . "

Says abortion doctors are "flying into this state, performing abortions and flying out."

President Obama's refusal to grant permits for offshore drilling is one reason gasoline prices are soaring.

"The average age of members of the House of Representatives is 57 years old."

Says his reform efforts improved performance at all 10 low-performing schools in Palm Beach, Florida.

Promise: Use TVAAS to rate teacher performance

Update: Teacher evaluation still being evaluated

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