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U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, today named U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 113th Congress.
Congressman DesJarlais Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:
“Today marks 13 years since our nation was brutally and savagely attacked by the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
Scott DesJarlais optimistic about overturning health care law
In The News |DesJarlais, R-South Pittsburg, was one of about two dozen conservative House members who started questioning the law in late 2011. They said its wording authorized the Internal Revenue Service to issue subsidies in the form of tax breaks — as well as tax penalties for employers not offering coverage — only in states that set up their own health care exchanges or markets.
Day 8: IRS still can't find Lerner's hard drive
In The News |Rep. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., pointed out that $10 million to $30 million was not much compared to the $89 million the IRS paid in bonuses last year, including $1 million to employees who actually owed back taxes.
Locals attend D.C. Youth Tour
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais also spent time with students from his district outside the capitol to answer questions on current political issues and for photos.
DesJarlais' argument on ACA could prevail in court
In The News |A federal court is about to rule on an argument against President Barack Obama's health care reform law that resembles one Rep. Scott DesJarlais advanced more than two years ago.
Congressman DesJarlais Applauds SCOTUS Decision in Hobby Lobby Case
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, MD (TN-04) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Hobby Lobby case.
Rep. DesJarlais Cosponsors Fair Tax Act
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, MD, TN-04, today cosponsored H.R. 25, the Fair Tax Act of 2013, introduced by Congressman Rob Woodall, GA-7.
Congressman DesJarlais Cosponsors Fair Tax Legislation
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, MD (TN-04) today cosponsored H.R. 25, the Fair Tax Act of 2013, introduced by Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7).
Congressman DesJarlais Statement on Corker/Murphy Proposal to Increase Gas Taxes
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, MD (TN-04) released the following statement after Senators Corker (R-TN) and Murphy (D-CT) released a plan to raise the gas tax by 12 cents over the next two years: