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'I can't do barbecues:' Veterans say Memorial Day time to discuss suicides in ranks
In The News |While Memorial Day may invoke tales of heroism in battle and the memories of those lost in combat, the holiday is increasingly a time some veterans remember those that took their own lives — often after struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder or other insurmountable internal strife. In Tennessee, Sgt.
Honor Flight well attended
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais meet with Tennessee veterans at WWII memorial for the Tennessee Honor Flight. The Representative interacted, among many veterans, with Murial Aldridge, a World War II veteran, and Carrie Askren, her guardian, at Washington’s Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Honor Flight event. The Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee is part of the national Honor Flight network.
DesJarlais Supports Package Of Bills To Aid Veterans
In The News |A package of bills to expedite veterans’ benefits and medical treatment passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Congressman DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act to speed appeals of veterans’ disability claims. “The bureaucracy is holding up veterans’ claims and care,” said Rep. DesJarlais.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO SPEED VA APPEALS PROCESS, REDUCE BUREAUCRACY HOUSE PASSES BILLS TO INCREASE VETERANS BENEFITS, AT-HOME CARE, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS CONGRESSMAN TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING SGT. JOHN TOOMBS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – A package of bills to expedite veterans’ benefits and medical treatment passed the House of Representatives today. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, for instance, to speed appeals of veterans’ disability claims.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais honors Tennessee law enforcement heroes during National Police Week
In The News |Last Week, law enforcement officers from Tennessee and across the country descended on Washington, D.C., to discuss crime and safety issues with their elected representatives, as well as to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. On the House Floor, Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D., spoke to “honor the valiant men and women in blue.” In Congress, Rep.
Ag secretary answers DesJarlais queries
In The News |Representative DesJarlais had questions about the Tennessee Walking-Horse industry and the poultry industry -- both relevant to Bedford County -- when Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue testified Wednesday before a House Agriculture Committee hearing entitled "State of the Rural Economy." DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee's rural 4th District, is a returning member of the committee.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS HONORS TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Press Release |WASHINGTON, DC – This week, law enforcement officers from Tennessee and across the country descended on Washington, D.C., to discuss crime and safety issues with their elected representatives, as well as to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS SUPPORTS RURAL TENNESSEANS AT AG SECRETARY’S FIRST TESTIMONY SINCE CONFIRMATION
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., got his first chance to question new Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue at a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee today. Entitled “State of the Rural Economy,” the hearing addressed subjects from trade deals to crop insurance and food safety that affect Tennessee producers and consumers.
DesJarlais talks on health care, Trump, media, Comey’s firing
In The News |Representative DesJarlais, who represents the 4th Congressional District, said Friday the recent health care bill passed by the House of Representatives protects the pre-existing condition protections that are part of current law. “Pre-existing conditions are covered by law and there is so much misinformation about this, it is unfortunate,” he said.
Interchange dedicated
In The News |The Honorable Mayor Tom Rowland Interchange is now officially dedicated and anticipating the numerous vehicles which are anticipated to be using it as their major access to Spring Branch Industrial Park. In a ceremony filled with laughs and sentimentality, more than 50 local, state and national officials lined the new bridge to honor the nation’s longest serving mayor.