Fact Check
THE CLAIM: There is a "push" poll from Jim's opponent saying that Jim was being investigated by the FBI. That's not true, is it?
Jim is a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the only committee in the House of Representatives with subpoena power.
In 2008, Jim and the OGR Committee launched an investigation into fraud within the electric co-op industry. Jim unearthed details on millions of dollars owed to the real owners of the co-ops, the consumers. At the hearing, the co-op's desperate lobbyist chose to make false charges against Jim rather than to defend the scandals in his industry, or produce key witnesses who were evading subpeonas by federal marshals. (http://www.cooper.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=1)
For more information on Cooper's work into rural electric co-ops, you can read an article he wrote published in the Harvard Journal of Legislation. http://www.harvardjol.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/335-
In 2008, Jim and the OGR Committee launched an investigation into fraud within the electric co-op industry. Jim unearthed details on millions of dollars owed to the real owners of the co-ops, the consumers. At the hearing, the co-op's desperate lobbyist chose to make false charges against Jim rather than to defend the scandals in his industry, or produce key witnesses who were evading subpeonas by federal marshals. (http://www.cooper.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=1)
For more information on Cooper's work into rural electric co-ops, you can read an article he wrote published in the Harvard Journal of Legislation. http://www.harvardjol.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/335-
"Jim is one of the most knowledgeable Members in Congress who is respected by people on both sides of the aisle. His thoughtful, balanced approach is an asset to Middle Tennessee and our nation"
Vic Campbell
"Congressman Cooper is a man of substance and integrity - whose reputation is defined by his commitment to all of the people of the 5th Congressional District."
James "Tex" Thomas
"Jim is in tune with Nashville and his understanding of the issues unique to Music City make him the right man for the job. "
Mary Ann McCready, FBMM Entertainment Business Management
"We are fortunate to have Jim Cooper in Congress to protect our values and currency."
Jim Beard, Former CEO of Caterpillar
"Cooper one of 8 Tennessee lawmakers (2 Democrats) who are 'pro-business.'"
"One of the most bipartisan public officials in Tennessee."
The Tennessean
"Cooper was awarded the Health Care Heroes lifetime achievement award along with former majority leader Bill Frist 2009."
Nashville Business Journal 2009
"One of the real experts on (health care) in the House."
Face the Nation - Bob Schieffer
"...one of the most thoughtful, cordial and well-prepared members of the House."
"A Democratic crusader for honestly balanced budgets."