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Fulfilling the Promises Made to Our Veterans
Blog |On November 11th, 2011, our country will celebrate Veterans Day. This special occasion provides all Americans with an opportunity to come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have answered the call to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces.
ACLJ & 105 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Declare ObamaCare Unconstitutional
In The News |The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a Florida case challenging ObamaCare on behalf of more than 100 members of Congress and tens of thousands of Americans. In an amicus brief filed today, the ACLJ urged the high court to hear the case and declare the entire health care law unconstitutional.
Obama Administration Uses Stimulus Money to Support Ads Attacking Soda
In The News |As part of President Obama's economic stimulus, the federal government has doled out $230 million for communities to combat obesity rather than create jobs or boost the economy. In many cases, the funds are being used to attack American-made products like Coke and Pepsi.
Congressmen on Farm Bill
In The News |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) and Mike Conaway (TX-11) talk about the upcoming farm bill.
House Republicans Are Not Waiting to Create Jobs
Blog |President Barack Obama was exactly right when he said that “we can’t wait” in getting the American people back to work. Considering the fact that President Obama has waited almost three years to present a jobs plan, it is puzzling he would try to suggest that there is anyone to blame but himself for the delay.
Representative DesJarlais Cosponsors "One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2011"
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) has signed on as cosponsor of H.R.
ET congressmen impressed with care for soldiers in Afghanistan
In The News |U.S. Reps. Phil Roe and Scott DesJarlais said Thursday that a weekend trip to Afghanistan left them convinced that American troops injured on the battlefield are getting top-notch medical care and that the overall situation in the war-torn country is improving.
Why the Rush to Waste Taxpayer Dollars?
Blog |As a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, one of my chief responsibilities is to track how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 were spent. After numerous congressional hearings and countless reports, my colleagues and I have found an unacceptable amount of stimulus dollars that were grossly mismanaged and poorly prioritized.
Representative DesJarlais Returns from Healthcare-Focused Congressional Delegation Trip to Afghanistan
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) returned on Tuesday, October 11, from a five day Congressional Delegation trip to Afghanistan. The purpose of this trip was to learn more about the healthcare services provided for our nation’s armed forces from forward operating medical facilities in Afghanistan. Rep.
NLRB overreach: Solis is so far gone edition
In The News |The overreaching NLRB issued a ruling that will force employers to display posters informing workers of their rights to form a union. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) has proposed a bill that will prevent that. DesJarlais, and he is not alone in expressing this sentiment, wants Congress to reduce onerous regulations.