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Remains of possible Tennessee soldiers returned to U.S. after almost 170 years
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais, Senator Alexander, Rep. Cooper, and Senator Corker were credited for their effort to bring the remains back to the United State and finally to Tennessee
Remains of 11 American soldiers coming home after 170 years
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, "I applaud the diligent work and dedication of our State Department and military personnel who have worked tirelessly over the years to secure the return of these remains.”
Remains of Mexican-American War dead being returned
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais’ 2013 letter to the then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was referenced in the repatriation process of American Soldiers.
Honor Flight recognizes local’s efforts
In The News |Last week, Rep. DesJarlais was among several officials who greeted the veterans from the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee.
Rep. DesJarlais on the Return of American Soldier's Remains from the 1846 Battle of Monterey
Press Release |Washington, D.C.
Sasse Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to HHS Secretary Opposing Proposed Title X Rule
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais signed a bicameral bipartisan letter opposing HHS Rule to prop up Planned Parenthood. The letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressed strong opposition to HHS’s proposed rule that could prevent states from blocking federal dollars for family planning services to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.
Tennessee Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Name the New Nashville Federal Courthouse in Honor of U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016 – U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) along with U.S. Representatives Diane Black (R-Tenn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), John J. Duncan, Jr.
Mylan CEO: EpiPen $608 Price Was 'Fair'
In The News |Mylan CEO Heather Bresch responds to questions from Rep. DesJarlias regarding costs of the EpiPen. The company raised the list price of the allergy medication 548% over the last nine years, reigniting public outrage over drug prices.
Lawmakers rake Mylan CEO Bresch over hot coals over EpiPen price hikes
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais on Wednesday blasted Mylan NV Chief Executive Heather Bresch for sharply increasing prices for the EpiPen emergency allergy treatment at a congressional hearing in which Republicans and Democrats questioned the reasons behind rising U.S. drug costs.