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Gun control debate highlights political divide
In The News |As the discussion of gun control continues to heat up, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais witnessed first hand Friday how the issue has thrust opposing viewpoints of constitutional interpretation at the forefront of political discourse.
DesJarlais Votes In Favor Of “Require A Plan Act”
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (Tn.-04) on Wednesday voted in favor of the “Require a Plan Act” introduced by Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (Ga.-06). This legislation would require the White House to produce a balanced budget within a 10-year window or provide a supplemental budget plan by April 1, that identifies which fiscal year their plan would achieve balance.
Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, Scott DesJarlais criticize lack of budget on House floor
In The News |Action on the House floor Tuesday included remarks by both Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who maligned the recent passing of a federally mandated budget deadline for the Obama administration… DesJarlais lamented the time that had elapsed since the most recent budget approval. "It's been more than four years since the White House operated under a budget," he said.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais Votes in Favor of “Require a Plan Act”
Press Release |This legislation would require the White House to produce a balanced budget within a 10-year window or provide a supplemental budget plan by April 1, 2013 that identifies which fiscal year their plan would achieve balance.
DesJarlais Meets With Residents To Discuss Issues - Congressman Makes Stop In Home County
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, of the Fourth Tennessee Congressional District, made a stop at Dutch Maid Bakery in Jasper, Tennessee on Wednesday, January 30. Congressman DesJarlais took questions from attendants on a variety of areas including the national budget, veteran's affairs, defense spending, education, tax reform, gas prices, and gun control legislature.
Lawmakers seek reductions as sequester looms
In The News |With a short-term suspension of the debt ceiling in the rearview mirror, eyes in Washington have turned to the next impending fiscal hurdle—a $1.2 trillion mix of cuts to mandatory and discretionary spending set to be implemented in less than one month, known as sequestration...Through a spokesman, Rep.
DesJarlais speaks out on Washington politics at Dayton stop
In The News |At a stop in Dayton on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper said he has become somewhat disillusioned with how government business is done in Washington, D.C. “They go behind closed doors and work deals out and then they come to us to tell us how to vote by whipping us up,” DesJarlais said referring to the whip position held by both parties in Congress.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais Comments on Labor Department’s January Jobs Report
Press Release |“While government bureaucracy continues to flourish in the Obama Economy, hardworking Tennesseans are still struggling to make ends meet.
Flag of honor: DesJarlais presents flag to the family of a Korean War veteran whose remains were returned
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais on Wednesday presented an American flag to the family of a Korean War veteran whose remains were returned to Grundy County 62 years after he went missing in action.
Talking, listening: DesJarlais visits local constituents
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-South Pittsburg) pushed for conservative ideas, especially when it comes to debt and spending, but he also endorsed dialogue that transcends party lines and labels during a public meeting Monday at Pope's Café on the Shelbyville square.