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Fleischmann, DesJarlais endorse nuclear facility
In The News |The two U.S. congressmen who represent Roane County voiced support Tuesday for plans by TVA to build a modular nuclear power plant at the old Clinch River Breeder Reactor site. Freshmen Republican lawmakers Scott DesJarlais and Chuck Fleischmann gave their endorsements Tuesday during a get-together in the headquarters of the Roane Alliance.
Looking to Tennessee's 4th District for Ideas and Innovation
In The News |Despite recent improvements in the national jobs numbers, unemployment remains well above average here in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. With more than 32,000 people out of work in our district, growing the local economy and fostering job creation continues to be the number one priority for folks in places like Columbia, Fayetteville, and Crossville.
Field Hearing Examines Connection Between Higher Education and a Competitive Workforce
Press Release |Today, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), held its third field hearing to examine the important role of higher education and workforce training in the nation’s economy. The hearing was held at Columbia State Community College in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District, represented by Congressman Scott DesJarlais.
Representative DesJarlais Votes to Repeal the Sebelius Slush Fund
Press Release |On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) voted in favor of H.R. 1217, a bill that repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
Tennessee's Fourth Congressional District Chosen to Host House Education and the Workforce Committee Field Hearing
Press Release |U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) is proud to announce that the House Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold an upcoming field hearing on education and job creation in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. The field hearing will take place on Thursday, April 21st at Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee.
Historic Cuts Change Washington's Spending Culture
Blog |The American people won a big battle in the late evening hours of Friday, April 8th when Republicans reached an agreement with the White House and Senate Democrats that will save taxpayers $78.5 billion compared to the president’s projected 2011 budget.
Congressman DesJarlais Says Americans Deserve to Hear the Truth
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor.
GOP congressman calls for less spending
In The News |Republican U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais is praising a GOP budget package that would slash government spending by $6 trillion over the next decade, rewrite the federal tax code and restructure health care programs for the elderly and the poor. The Washington practice of kicking the can down the road stops now, said DesJarlais, a Jasper physician who won his first term this past fall.
ral budget cuts must be made, say Tennessee lawmakers
In The News |This is the sort of bold action that the American people expect and deserve, said freshman U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a Jasper Republican who was elected last year with strong tea party support.
Government vs. job growth
In The News |There was a strong sense of frustration at a recent meeting in Tracy City, a small Grundy County community not far west of Chattanooga. A couple dozen people turned out for a discussion with their new congressman, Republican U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who represents the 4th District.