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Rep. Scott DesJarlais defends comments to child of undocumented man
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais explained in a statement this morning his recent comments to an 11-year-old girl who asked what she could do to keep her undocumented father in the United States.
DesJarlais urges NCAA to let former Marine play at MTSU
In The News |Over the weekend, Rep. DesJarlais learned Steven Rhodes, who honorably served his country as a Marine, is effectively sidelined from playing football for MTSU by the NCAA. The congressman is frustrated by the NCAA’s decision and sent President Emmert a letter Monday afternoon respectfully asking for an exception to be made
U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais sends letter to NCAA for MTSU football player/Marine
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais has sent a letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert, asking the organization to grant immediate eligibility to MTSU walk-on football player and Marine Sergeant Steven Rhodes to play for the Blue Raiders.
Congressman writes letter to Mark Emmert on Marine's behalf
In The News |The response to Sunday's news that NCAA rules could force Middle Tennessee State walk-on and U.S. Marine Steven Rhodes to sit out a mandatory redshirt year due to his participation in military intramurals has been swift and -- unsurprisingly -- not kind to the NCAA. And now the story has attracted the attention of Rhodes' Congressman.
Rep. DesJarlais' Response to Immigration Video
Press Release |“I felt I owed Ms. Molina an honest answer to her question. We are a nation of laws and breaking those laws have consequences. While this country has always had a generous immigration policy, we simply cannot condone individuals coming here illegally. As a Member of Congress, I strongly believe I have a responsibility to be truthful, even if that means delivering difficult news.”
Radio and TV Broadcasters from Across Tennessee Meet in 'Boro for 65th Annual Convention
In The News |Radio and television broadcasters from across the Volunteer State are meeting in Murfreesboro for the Tennessee Association of Broadcaster's (TAB) 65th Annual Convention… TAB President Whit Adamson presented 4th District Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R) with a proclamation thanking him for his work to benefit area broadcasters.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais Visits WGNS for the First Time Ever on Tuesday
In The News |United States Congressman Scott DesJarlais made his first ever visit to WGNS studios on Tuesday afternoon. While on his visit the Congressman sat down for an interview with WGNS to discuss his upcoming 4th Congressional District campaign which will officially kick off today in Winchester.
Congressman visits Jostens
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais shakes hands with employee Danny Brown during a tour of the Jostens plant on Tuesday. DesJarlais toured the plant and discussed the impact of health care legislation with plant officials.
DesJarlais Statement on President Obama's Visit to Chattanooga
Press Release |Washington, July 29 - Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN-04) released the following statement on President Obama’s scheduled visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee on Tuesday, July 30, 2013:
House rejects effort to close NSA program
In The News |A measure to limit the National Security Agency’s ability to collect the telephone records of millions of Americans was narrowly defeated last week in Congress… Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn., voted to restrict the surveillance program.