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Rep. Scott DesJarlais argues against U.S. involvement in Syria on Fox News
In The News |Political junkies tuning in to Saturday cable news shows might have caught Rep. Scott DesJarlais, the recent author of a bill to ban the U.S. from offering lethal aid to Syrian rebel groups, debating the topic with one of his Democratic colleagues on Fox News.
U.S. House declares immigration bill 'dead on arrival'
In The News |Heard all about U.S. Sen. Bob Corker's efforts on immigration reform?... No one minced words. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, of Jasper, said he'll "fight to make sure this bill never reaches the floor."
Tennessee senators back immigration reform
In The News |Tennessee senators voted to approve the most wide-ranging immigration overhaul in decades Thursday, joining a minority of Republicans in a move that now sends the legislation to the House of Representatives… Among the naysayers was Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who issued a statement describing the legislation as "the Obamacare of immigration."
DesJarlais Statement on Senate Immigration Bill
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement on the immigration bill that was approved by the United States Senate:
Rep. Scott DesJarlais introduces bill to ban U.S. arming of Syrian rebel groups
In The News |Fearing unintended repercussions down the road, Rep. Scott DesJarlais introduced a bill Tuesday to prohibit the U.S. from providing arms and military assistance to rebels in the ongoing Syrian conflict.
Desjarlais introduces legislation blocking military aid from going to Syrian rebels
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (Tn.-04) on Tuesday introduced legislation prohibiting the president from using taxpayer dollars to supply Syrian rebels with military aid and equipment.
Congressman DesJarlais Introduces Legislation Blocking Military Aid from Going to Syrian Rebels
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) today introduced legislation prohibiting the president from using taxpayer dollars to supply Syrian rebels with military aid and equipment. This legislation would ban the Department of Defense (DOD), the CIA and all other intelligence agencies from funding any military, paramilitary or covert operations in Syria.
DesJarlais seeks bill to ban support of Syrian rebels
In The News |U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais introduced legislation today prohibiting President Barack Obama from using taxpayer dollars to supply Syrian rebels with military aid and equipment, his spokesman announced.
DesJarlais: 'Common Core' standards 'watered down,' 'uncompetitive'
In The News |Breaking ranks with Gov. Bill Haslam, Republican U.S. Rep Scott DesJarlais is opposing the “Common Core” standards adopted by Tennessee and 44 other states.
DesJarlais Column: Common Core in Tennessee: A Race to the Middle?
Blog |Folks across my district universally support providing their children with a good education. Educating our children strengthens our communities, creates and supports jobs, and boosts our economic competitiveness in the global market and at home.