By AP
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen says he won't be surprised if lawmakers once again override his veto of a bill allowing handgun carry permit holders to bring their weapons into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The Senate is expected to vote today on whether to turn back Bredesen's veto, which takes only a majority in both chambers of the General Assembly.
Bredesen says he was disappointed upon his return from a trade mission to Asia last week that lawmakers hadn't made more progress on the budget while instead focusing on issues like guns in bars and a resolution to honor Arizona lawmakers on their tough new immigration law.
Bredesen says he'd like to move past peripheral issues, and get on with state business.