Rule #73 in Lamar Alexander's Little Plaid Book says, "Walk in Parades." Rule #74, "If it is the Mule Day parade, walk at the front."  Last Saturday, Lamar and boys scouts from Maury, Marshall, Perry, and Lewis counties did just that at this year’s Mule Day Parade in Columbia.  You can find photos from the parade and other Mule Day events on our Facebook page. Special thanks to the Duck River District Boys Scouts for walking with Lamar. 
 
Last Saturday, Lamar also spoke at the Tipton County Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner. A full house of Tipton County Republicans who are fired up for a Republican victory in 2014 welcomed Lamar, Congressman Stephen Fincher, Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, and State Representatives Debra Moody and Barrett Rich to Munford.
 
Lamar Leads the Conservative Fight to Stop Wasteful Spending
Lamar is the leading conservative voice for ending the wind energy tax credit and using the savings to reduce the federal debt by $60 billion. This week, Tea Party leaders echoed Lamar's views - calling for an end to the wind energy tax credit and to “demand Congress stop this wasteful spending.” Read more about Lamar’s efforts to stop wasteful spending and find real solutions to cut the debt and solve our energy challenges. 
 
Secretary Sebelius Resigns
In October 2013, Lamar called on HHS Secretary Sebelius to resign because of the "disastrous rollout" of the new health care law. This week, Secretary Sebelius stepped down.  In a statement, Lamar called Sebelius' resignation "the right decision" and called on her successor to "help Congress to find the right way to repair the damage Obamacare has done to American families."
 
Lamar and Coburn Legislation  Exposes Government Waste
Tax Day is next week and Lamar believes we have a right to know where our money is going. That is why Lamar has co-sponsored Senator Tom Coburn’s “Taxpayers Right to Know Act” to expose government waste, hold public officials accountable, and reduce unnecessary spending.
 
Orange and White Game Tailgate 
If you are going to be at today's Orange and White Game in Knoxville, stop by our tailgate tent on the plaza in front of the Alumni Memorial Building between 1pm and 3pm for your orange and white “LAMAR” sticker to show your support at the game!
 
Tennesseans at the Masters
The Masters Tournament is this weekend and Tennessee is well represented in Augusta. Keep an eye out for Nashvillian Brandt Snedeker, east Tennessean Scott Stallings, and Tennessee Vols’ Oliver Goss and Garrick Porteous.