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DesJarlais Statement on Opening of Second Session of 113th Congress
Press Release |On January 7, 2014, the United States House of Representatives gaveled in the second session of the 113th Congress.
Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement:
Rep. DesJarlais Introduces the Restoring Our Commitment to Our Nation's Veterans Act
Press Release |Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04), today introduced the “Restoring our Commitment to our Nation’s Veterans Act.” This legislation would replace the cost of living adjustment (COLA) cuts for military retirees that were included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 with reductions to the Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Fleischmann says bipartisan budget act is modest step toward reforming spending; DesJarlais is opposed
In The News |The House of Representatives on Thursday night passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, and District 3 Congressman Chuck Fleischmann called it "a modest step toward reforming spending and setting our government on a more stable path." However, District 4 Congressman Scott DesJarlais was opposed.
Rep. DesJarlais votes against Ryan-Murray budget deal
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) today released the following statement after voting against the Ryan-Murray budget deal:
DesJarlais Tells Pachyderm Members ObamaCare is Unworkable
In The News |Fourth District Congressman Scott DesJarlais on Monday told members of the Chattanooga Pachyderm Club that Obamacare is proving to be unworkable.
He said he expects President Obama to announce earlier in the year that he is delaying the implementation of the program.
DesJarlais gives support to effort to impeach Holder
In The News |Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais doesn't mind that many political observers dismiss his effort to impeach Attorney General Eric Holder as a publicity stunt. DesJarlais, of Jasper, contends his constituents are behind it, and that's all that matters.
Murfree Gallery officially opens in Property Assessor's Office
In The News |The Murfree Art Gallery was dedicated around 4:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (11/22/2013) in the Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office at 319 N. Maple Street. Property Assessor Rob Mitchell hosted the event… Fourth District U.S.
DesJarlais calling for impeachment of U.S. Attorney General
In The News |A local congressman is stirring the pot in Washington. Congressman Scott DesJarlais is sponsoring legislation calling for the house to impeach Attorney General Eric Holder for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Representative DesJarlais Original Cosponsor of Legislation Impeaching Attorney General Eric Holder
Press Release |Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) has sponsored legislation calling for the House to impeach Attorney General Eric Holder for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Congressman DesJarlais released the following statement:
ObamaCare website operating at half capacity
In The News |How would you grade the rollout of HealthCare.gov?... “We spent over half a billion of taxpayer money and no one who's responsible for the rollout is willing to say that we should have done things differently?” said Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn.