English Only: Saved by the Bell

We know the tale of the tape on the new "English First" bill. What drew my interest was the story in the Tennessean indicating Councilman and Mayoral candidate David Briley was absent.

It seems to be a bit more interesting than the lone word "absent" can imply. I have heard tell that Briley was indeed present at the meeting both before and after the vote on the English First measure. From what I hear Briley is telling people that he had to step out into the hall to take a call from a family member.

Saved by the bell ...