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DesJarlais: Medicaid should include copays
In The News |Rep. Scott DesJarlais hopes legislation that will replace the Affordable Care Act will include copay requirements for Medicaid.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS REACTS TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S FIRST ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees, released the following response to President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress last night:
DesJarlais dispels ACA repeal worries
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais said Tuesday he expects the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (popularly known as “Obamacare”) to happen as early as April or May of this year, but says those benefiting from the program need not worry about losing any coverage as a transition is made to a different system.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE, IMPROVE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted to repeal a lame-duck Obama Administration rule limiting states’ ability to drug-test unemployment insurance recipients. He said the Department of Labor rule undermines Congress’ intent for federal unemployment assistance, to ensure those re-entering the workforce are “truly able and available for work.”
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS RAISES TENNESSEE RANCHER QUESTIONS AT FIRST AGRICULTURE HEARING OF NEW CONGRESS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the 115th Congress to investigate “The Rural Economic Outlook,” in order to develop solutions in the next major farm bill to falling commodity prices, which could force a wave of farm closures across the country.
REP. DESJARLAIS, HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE EXPLORE EVOLVING AL QAEDA THREAT, COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGIES
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing today, terrorism experts described the enduring threat of al Qaeda and the Islamist organization’s desire for large-scale attacks on the United States.
MILITARY LEADERS DESCRIBE THREATS, READINESS TO REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS AND HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
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REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS TO OVERSEE MILITARY READINESS, FORCE PROJECTION IN NEW CONGRESS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a new member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), received his subcommittee assignments for the 115th Congress. Rep. DesJarlais (TN-04) will serve on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, as well as the Readiness Subcommittee.
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.