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Representative DesJarlais to Vote "No" on Clean Debt Limit Increase
Press Release |On Tuesday, May 31, 2011 the House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 1954, a bill to raise federal government’s legal debt limit by $2.4 trillion without making a single spending cut.
Congressman hears from local leaders
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, says there is a central theme hes hearing throughout his tour of the Fourth Congressional District. The biggest thing Ive heard is get the government out of the way, said DesJarlais, a freshman who campaigned on conservative principles of smaller government. Plain and simple, theres too much bureaucracy stifling business.
Protecting those who protect us
Blog |Every year at the end of May, many Americans all across our country take advantage of a long weekend by loading up their cars and heading to the beach, attending a family gathering or simply relaxing at home while watching the races in Indianapolis and Charlotte.
U.S. Rep. tours BASF
In The News |U. S. Representative Scott DesJarlais toured Sparts BASF plant, on May 19, as part of his district-wide Tennessee Job Creators tour in an effort to receive direct feedback from local business owners and workers about the effects of federal policies on businesses as they strive to expand and create jobs.
Federal Government Designates Bledsoe County as a Major Disaster Area
Press Release |On May 1, 2011, at the request of Governor Bill Haslam, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee, triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and associated flooding which occurred on April 25-28, 2011.
Rep. DesJarlais Votes to Expand American Energy Production, Create Jobs and Lower Gas Prices
Press Release |On Thursday, May 05, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) voted in favor of final passage of H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act.
Congressmen Roe, Corker, Duncan, DesJarlais skeptical of Pakistan
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, said there are a lot of unanswered questions about how much the Pakistani government knew about bin Laden's whereabouts. "The United States has a right to know if the Pakistani military or Pakistan's ISI (intelligence agency) had any involvement in harboring or providing any sort of safe haven to Osama bin Laden," DesJarlais said.
Statement by Representative DesJarlais on the Death of Osama bin Laden
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement on the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden:
Federal Government Declares Bledsoe County as Major Disaster Area
Blog |Residents of Bledsoe County that have been affected by the recent storms and tornadoes may apply for Individual Assistance (IA) from the Federal Emergency Management Service (FEMA). Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance for eligible applicants such as rental assistance and repair assistance.
Representative: Cut Pell Grants
In The News |Funding for federal grants that help poor students attend college needs to be reduced to rein in a program that has grown out of control, the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce said Thursday during a visit to Columbia. U.S. Rep John Kline, R-Minn., said federal dollars being spent on the Pell Grant program have skyrocketed in recent years.