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DesJarlais eyes issues
In The News |On the day the newest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll showed that voters’ opinion of Congress has hit an all-time low, Rep. Scott DesJarlais said he agreed with that view. The same poll showed that 57 percent of voters, an all-time high, said they would replace every member of Congress if given the chance. DesJarlais said he understands.
Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, Scott DesJarlais vote to restrict NSA gathering of phone data
In The News |House members from the Chattanooga area voted Wednesday to support an amendment that would have limited the National Security Agency's ability to collect phone data of U.S. citizens, but the bill was rejected in a 205-217 vote… Both Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Scott DesJarlais were among the 94 House Republicans to vote in favor of the legislation.
Democrats train their fire on the IG
In The News |“This is the most unprecedented example I have ever experienced, not only as an inspector general, but as a former member of this very committee staff for almost 25 years, and being a former White House staffer,” George told Republican representative Scott DesJarlais.
House votes to delay health law segments
In The News |The House voted last week to delay key segments of the new health care law that require individuals to carry insurance and for most companies to provide health coverage to their workers… Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn., voted for the one-year delay in the individual mandate.
IRS Inspector General disturbed by documents he lacked
In The News |“The big unanswered question of all these hearings is why. Why were these groups targeted,” said Representative Scott DesJarlais, a Tennessee Republican. “There does seem to be somebody who doesn’t want the truth to come out.”
Student Success Act Passes United States House of Representative
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-Tn.-04) on Friday issued the following statement in support of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, which was approved by the United States House of Representatives.
Cincinnati IRS worker testifies in Washington
In The News |For the first time Thursday, a Cincinnati IRS worker testified in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform… "Did it ever dawn on you that this was kind of strange?" Representative Scott DesJarlais questioned.
Student Success Act Passes United States House of Representative
Press Release |Washington, July 19 - Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN-04) today issued the following statement in support of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, which was approved by the United States House of Representatives.
House Republicans from TN oppose immigration bill backed by Corker, Alexander
In The News |Motlow mentioned in Congress
In The News |The success of Motlow’s mechatronics program reached the halls of Congress recently, thanks to U.S. Rep Scott DesJarlais, who praised Motlow and its partnership with Bridgestone North America from the floor of the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.