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Representative DesJarlais Praises Chairman Ryan's "Path to Prosperity"
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) issued the following statement on Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI-01) fiscal year 2012 House budget resolution:
Addressing Our Energy Needs
Blog |Due to growing unrest in the Middle East, oil prices have risen to more than $100 a barrel for the first time since October 2008. According to the independent U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas prices have risen nearly 68 cents since this time last year.
My vote on the short-term, 3-week continuing resolution
Blog |On March 15, the House of Representatives passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) cutting $6 billion from federal spending while also keeping the government open for three more weeks. My vote for this bill, combined with my vote for $4 billion in cuts in the prior two-week short-term CR, amounts to a $10 billion cut in federal spending within just five weeks – keeping in line with
Congressman DesJarlais Votes For 3-Week Continuing Resolution to Cut 6 Billion Dollars
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting for H.J. Res. 48, the second short-term CR to fund the government until April 8, 2011:
Lawmaker Seeks Meth Busting Ideas
In The News |A U.S. congressman representing Maury County is launching an initiative to combat methamphetamine production in Tennessee. Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais plans to meet with constituents and local law enforcement officials in coming weeks to develop strategies for reducing meth abuse.
Congressman solicits advice for combating meth
In The News |Fourth District Congressman Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, is seeking input from law enforcement and concerned citizens on ways to combat Tennessee's methamphetamine problem. In an e-newsletter, Rep.
Congressman DesJarlais Asks Constituents to Partner with Him in Cleaning up Tennessee's Meth Problem
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) is committed to developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the serious problem of methamphetamine production in Tennessee, which is currently the top-ranking state in the nation for meth lab seizures.
Lawmakers suggest tapping oil reserves, more domestic output to handle rising gas prices
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper, said the nation needs to develop a comprehensive energy portfolio that includes a variety of American-produced energy sources, such as increased production of oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear. He also suggested expanding alternative forms of energy, such as biofuels, wind, solar, hydropower and geothermal.
House Republicans Vote to Protect Job Creators from Unnecessary Mandates
Press Release |On Wednesday, March 3, House Republicans voted to pass H.R. 4, repealing the unnecessary 1099 tax reporting provisions.