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Medical forum focuses on education, prevention
In The News |The Franklin County Prevention Coalition has been charged with combating the area’s prescription drug abuse problem, and it recently held its second annual medical forum to continue escalating that effort… “People are tired of meth,” he said. “A Vanderbilt University poll, Middle Tennessee State University Poll, and a recent survey by U.S. Rep.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais Calls for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to Resign
Press Release |On Friday, May 30, 2014, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) called for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign.
Reps hold Town Hall meeting here
In The News |State Rep. Billy Spivey and US Rep. Scott DesJarlais joined forces for a Town Hall meeting, held May 15 at the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association meeting room.
A new chapter: Now library work starts
In The News |There has actually been heavy earth-moving equipment at the site for a couple of weeks now, but for ceremonial purposes, ground was broken Tuesday for a new library to serve Bedford County… Susan Derryberry introduced Richard Vaughn, chief of staff for U.S. Rep.
House delegation backs VA discipline
In The News |Legislation making it easier to fire and discipline top officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs garnered the unanimous support Wednesday of Tennessee members in the U.S. House… Others voting for the bill were Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, and Republican Reps. Stephen Fincher of Frog Jump, Scott DesJarlais of Jasper.
Congressman DesJarlais Memorial Day Statement
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day 2014:
Congressman DesJarlais Votes Against USA Freedom Act
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against on H.R. 3361 – The USA Freedom Act:
TN members unanimous in support of VA accountability bill
In The News |Legislation making it easier to fire and discipline top officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs garnered the unanimous support Wednesday of Tennessee members in the U.S. House… Others in the Tennessee delegation voting for the bill were Scott DesJarlais of Jasper.
Fallen officers remembered at annual memorial service
In The News |Rock Creek Park on a beautiful spring evening was the scene of the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service last week, organized by Chief Chuck Forbis and the Lewisburg Police Department… Police chaplains Steve Thomas, Tom Dumser, and Larry Chatman all spoke, and so did politicians Scott DesJarlais and Billy Spivey, who were in Lewisburg for a Town Hall meeting.
Congressional deal could speed up Chickamauga Lock
In The News |Both chambers of Congress have reached an agreement on the Inland Waterways Trust Fund that could speed up completion of the Chickamauga Lock project by six years… Rep. Scott DesJarlais said in a prepared statement that it’s important to "fund and maintain critical infrastructure like the Chickamauga Lock."