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GOP lawmaker says no spending on ads targeting sodas, fast food
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais says what you eat or drink is a personal decision that should be left up to you and possibly your doctor -- but not the federal government. The Tennesssee Republican, who is one of a handful of physicians in Congress, filed legislation on Tuesday to stop what he calls "taxpayer-funded attack ads" against soft drinks and other food and beverage products.
Rep. DesJarlais Introduces Bill Preventing Taxpayer Funded Attack Ads Against American Food and Beverage Companies
Press Release |U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) introduced yesterday H.R.
Congress Tries to Define Camping at Occupy D.C. Hearing
In The News |"What is camping?" That was the dominant question at a House Oversight hearing this morning on Occupy D.C. and its nearly four-month stay in McPherson Square.
State of the Union Reaction from Corker, DesJarlais
In The News |During his State of the Union speech, President Obama talked about opening up more opportunities for offshore oil drilling and natural gas production. Republican Congressman Scott DesJarlais of Jasper says House Republicans have already taken action. He says the House passed a bill eight months ago that eases rules on natural gas exploration.
Fleischmann, DesJarlais respond to Obama's State of the Union address
In The News |Area congressmen did not offer favorable reviews to President Barack Obama following his State of the Union address Tuesday night. At the beginning of his hour-long, prime-time speech to a joint session of Congress, the president claimed that keeping the promise of a fair economy for all Americans would be "the defining issue of our time."
ET congressional delegation reacts to Obama's State of the Union
In The News |East Tennesseans in Congress react to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address: U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Jasper: "It is no secret that presidents have often used the State of the Union as a political tool, presenting Congress with a long list of proposals designed to assuage political allies.
DesJarlais joins Cooper on 'No Budget, No Pay Act'
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-South Pittsburg, has signed onto a bill by Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, that would deny congressional pay if Congress fails to pass its budgeted appropriations bills on time.
Tennessee lawmakers blast Obama on Keystone pipeline, debt increase
In The News |Tennessee lawmakers blasted President Barack Obama on multiple occasions Wednesday as the president rejected a proposal to permit the construction of the Keystone oil pipeline and proposed raising the national debt limit by an additional $1.2 trillion.
DesJarlais signs on to Cooper's "No Budget, No Pay" measure
In The News |Reps. Scott DesJarlais and Jim Cooper don't often see eye to eye. But they agree on one thing "Congress shouldn't be paid if it can't pass a budget on time. DesJarlais signed on today to Cooper's "No Budget, No Pay Act," which (as its name suggests) would deny members of Congress their paychecks when they miss deadlines for budget and appropriations bills.
Scott DesJarlais signs on as co-sponsor to Jim Cooper's No Budget, No Pay Act
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais wants Congress to pass a budget so badly, he'll take a pay cut to prove it. DesJarlais announced Tuesday he would sign on as a co-sponsor to Rep. Jim Cooper's No Budget, No Pay Act. Cooper, a Nashville Democrat who represents Tennessee's 5th District, introduced the measure last year.