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Tennessee delegation backs failed balanced-budget amendment
In The News |The U.S. House rejected a balanced-budget constitutional amendment on Friday as doubts escalated about whether a special congressional panel would be able to piece together a deficit-reduction plan by next week's deadline. After casting 859 votes in the United States House of Representatives, I can honestly say that the failure of this bill hurt the most," said U.S. Rep.
Fleischmann, DesJarlais vote in favor of concealed weapons bill
In The News |Tennessee Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Scott DesJarlais released statements after voting in favor of a bill that would require states to recognize concealed-weapon carry permits issued by other state governments across the country.
Fleischmann, DesJarlais react to failed balanced budget amendment vote
In The News |A Republican-backed motion to add a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution was defeated in a House vote Friday, falling well short of the two-thirds majority it needed to pass. "After casting 859 votes in the United States House of Representatives, I can honestly say that the failure of this bill hurt the most," DesJarlais said.
Listening to Veterans
In The News |Congressman Scott Desjarlais held a listening session for Cumberland County veterans last Thursday as part of a "Listening to Tennessee Veterans Tour" across the Fourth Congressional District. Desjarlais said many veterans had spoken about unkept promises regarding benefits, which have been adjusted, as well as access to medical care through the Veterans Administration.
DesJarlais Votes In Favor Of Right To Carry Bill
In The News |Representative Scott DesJarlais voted in favor of the National Right-To Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. The legislation would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in any state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms.
Representative DesJarlais Votes for Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) today voted in favor of H.J. Res. 2: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
The following statement can be attributed to Rep. DesJarlais:
Fleischmann, DesJarlais And Graves Vote For National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act Of 2011
In The News |Representatives Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tn.), Scott DesJarlais (R-Tn.), and Tom Graves (R-Ga.) voted for the "National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011". Representative DesJarlais said, â"Our constitution clearly states that in this country we have a fundamental right to keep and bear arms.
Congressmen Hear Veterans' Worries Over Benefits
In The News |Some Tennessee veterans are worried about possible cuts to the military. The Pentagon is already facing $450 billion in reductions over the next decade, and that could double, depending on the outcome of the Congressional supercommittee this month.
Fleischmann, DesJarlais express discontent with new unemployment figures
In The News |Fleischmann's thoughts were in line with his fellow freshman Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee's 4th District. DesJarlais equally lashed out at Senate Democrats and President Barack Obama, and charged the president with campaigning for increased government spending instead of encouraging Senators to take up House-passed legislation.
Representative DesJarlais Statement on October Jobs Report
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement in response to the October Jobs Report. Since President Obama took office, the nation’s unemployment rate has gone from 7.8 percent to 9.1 percent and the number of unemployed Americans has increased by two million. Additionally, the federal debt has increased from $10.6 trillion to $14.9 trillion.