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Murfreesboro man scores inauguration tickets at the last minute
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, “Glad I could help this patriot from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, attend Donald J. Trump's Inauguration today. The real excitement is in the anticipation of all we're going to accomplish with a new President!”
James Bennett column: Of course, schools should show history
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais was one of the first congressmen to publicly support Trump during the Republican primary. He watched as Trump built momentum, secured the GOP nomination and defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton. "The energy and enthusiasm in the air in Washington and around the country is palpable," DesJarlais said.
Donald Trump Inauguration
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, “I thought the inaugural speech delivered what Trump promised in the campaign. I think we’re on the right track and I’m anxious to get to work with him. I think Washington is going to be different. I thought a lot of people where shaking in their boots up there on the inaugural stand.”
Senators And Representatives Respond To The Presidential Inauguration
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, “The energy and enthusiasm in the air in Washington and around the country is palpable. Especially in Tennessee, we’re excited for the next four years, even the next few weeks, as Donald Trump has proven himself a tireless advocate for the principles and policies that will Make America Great Again.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP INAUGURATION
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., issued the following statement today, after attending the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States:
After Eight Years Of Drowning In Obama’s Regulations, America Can Come Up For Air
Blog |The Obama Administration has set records for new pages of federal regulations, issuing more “midnight” regulations during the President’s last days in office – the lame-duck period after November’s election – than any other. The conservative American Action Forum describes 31 new regulations as “economically significant,” costing at least $100 million annually.
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander against new rule on walking horses
In The News |The Tennessee walking horse industry has made enormous strides to correct its training practices. Despite the one-sided story from opponents, industry professionals are making progress all the time, as fans expect them to. We want what's best for horses and a popular Tennessee tradition. But this latest midnight regulation could lead to its demise.
DesJarlais Introduces Tax Relief For Our Nation's Heroes Act
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais has introduced the Tax Relief for Our Nation’s Heroes Act (H.R. 500). The bill would exempt student loan forgiveness from gross taxable income for families of U.S. veterans who lost their lives while on active duty, and for those with 100 percent service-connected disability.
DesJarlais, Graves Among Those Voting To Begin Repeal Of Affordable Care Act
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais was among those voting on Friday in the House of Representatives for a budget resolution "to begin Obamacare repeal." He said, “The President’s health care law has failed. Millions initially lost their private insurance plans. Millions more are losing them as state exchanges crumble and employers drop coverage.
A New Federal Ban Could Shake Up The World Of The Tennessee Walking Horse
In The News |The Obama Administration is going out with a regulatory jab at the Tennessee Walking Horse. On Friday, the USDA released a batch of stricter rules to prevent a practice known as soring. Rep. DesJarlais has accused President Obama’s midnight rule an executive overreach.