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REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS ON TODAY’S OBAMACARE REPEAL RESOLUTION
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais issued the following statement today, after voting in the House of Representatives for a budget resolution to begin Obamacare repeal:
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS INTRODUCES ‘TAX RELIEF FOR OUR NATION’S HEROES ACT’
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 11, 2011, Lance Corporal Andrew Carpenter from Columbia, Tennessee, lost his life serving his country in Afghanistan. Three years prior to his tour of duty, Andrew took out a private student loan.
DesJarlais welcomes CVS move to sell generic alternative to EpiPen
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais praised the announcement by CVS that the drug store chain will begin selling a generic competitor to Mylan Pharmaceutical's EpiPen at a fraction of the price. "The fact that this life-saving drug is now more widely available is a testament to what public pressure can achieve."
House to take critical step toward repealing ObamaCare
In The News |The House will vote Friday on a budget resolution that would pave the way for ObamaCare's repeal. Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, “I want to vote for a budget that balances, but I also want to get the repeal going as soon as possible. I really don’t believe we’re going to come up with anything that will satisfy the other side.
DesJarlais Lauds Low-Cost EpiPen Alternative From CVS
In The News |CVS has announced the drug store chain will sell a generic competitor to Mylan Pharmaceutical’s EpiPen at a sixth of the price. Thursday’s announcement comes just months after Mylan representatives appeared before Congressman Scott DesJarlais on the House Oversight Committee to explain soaring costs for the popular allergy medication.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS LAUDS LOW-COST EPIPEN ALTERNATIVE FROM CVS HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONED MYLAN MONOPOLY
Press Release |Washington, D.C. – CVS has announced the drug store chain will sell a generic competitor to Mylan Pharmaceutical’s EpiPen at a sixth of the price.
HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE WELCOMES RETURNING MEMBER REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Agriculture Committee announced today that Congressman Scott DesJarlais will continue his work improving U.S. farm policy in the new 115th Congress.
TENNESSEE CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS JOIN TO OFFER JAMES K. POLK HOME HISTORIC PRESERVATION BILL
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Scott DesJarlais and Marsha Blackburn joined Senator Lamar Alexander today to introduce the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act in Congress. Their legislation would require the Interior Department to study the “suitability and feasibility” of designating the President James K.
House Armed Services Committee announces new GOP members
In The News |Chairmen Thornberry made the following statement about Rep. DesJarlais and fellow new HASC members, "The Armed Services Committee has a unique and solemn role in Congress' first responsibility, which is defending the country. I am grateful that these Members are willing to dedicate their talents to rebuilding and reforming America's Military."
McCain and Thornberry to propose major defense budget increase
In The News |Chairmen Thornberry and Chairmen McCain are planning to pitch about $640 billion in national defense spending for the coming 2018 fiscal year. This proposal could come as early as this week to seize upon President- elect Trump and to boost defense spending and pursue a major military buildup. Rep. DesJarlais was referenced among others as a new HASC member.