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DesJarlais: Obama hid Benghazi raid facts
In The News |The day before a House hearing on the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on a U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais blamed President Barack Obama for concealing the facts surrounding the deaths of four Americans. “I believe al-Qaida took responsibility for it, and the motive for it was 9/11,” DesJarlais said in an interview with The DNJ Tuesday.
Oversight Committee Announces Witnesses for Wednesday Benghazi Hearing
Press Release |“I want to thank these individuals for agreeing to come before our committee to testify about what actually occurred before, during and after the Benghazi terrorist attacks,” said Representative DesJarlais.
DesJarlais to Participate in hearing on Benghazi
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais is set to be part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, “Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage.” It is schedule for Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.
DesJarlais to Participate in House Oversight Committee Hearing on Benghazi
Press Release |The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has announced that the Committee will convene for a hearing, “Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage,” on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:30 AM in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.
Sens. Alexander, Corker upset anti-tax group over Internet sales taxes
In The News |Tennessee's two Republican senators remain firmly at odds with the nation's foremost anti-tax group on the issue of Internet sales taxes, while the state's U.S.
The Real Objective of President Obama's Gun Control Efforts
Blog |Last week, shortly after a key provision of the Senate gun control bill was voted down, former Senior Advisor to the President David Axelrod took to Twitter to announce his displeasure over the bi-partisan opposition to this legislation. Mr.
Congressman DesJarlais Statement on Apprehension of Boston Bombing Suspect
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement:
U.S. Chamber Honors Congressman DesJarlais with Spirit of Enterprise Award
Press Release |The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) with the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during the second session of the 112th Congress.
Jetport to get GPS approaches
In The News |Aircraft will soon be able to make instrument approaches at Cleveland Regional Jetport and land in inclement weather. U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais announced over the weekend the Federal Aviation Administration will publish the Instrument Approach Procedures for the new airport on June 27.
'Justice will be served' to Boston attackers, DesJarlais says
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais offered the following statement in response to the Boston Marathon explosions that killed two and injured dozens: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the horrific tragedy in Boston. Words cannot adequately express the sorrow our nation feels for the friends and families who have lost a loved one today.