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VA secretary again cites Memphis employee in calling for more accountability
In The News |In a rare briefing at the White House praised by lawmakers, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin again used the case of an employee in Memphis to call on Congress to pass legislation to improve "critically broken" accountability measures within the department. Shulkin outline 13 areas where he said the department needs to improve.
Honor and remembrance for those who served
In The News |A local Korean War veteran received top honors May 17 with a free trip to Washington, D.C. Robert "Bob" Fullerton flew in the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee program. Honor Flight transports veterans to the capital to tour war monuments and memorials. Rep. DesJarlais had the pleasure of greeting Mr. Fullerton along with other Tennessee Veterans at the WWII memorial.
'I can't do barbecues:' Veterans say Memorial Day time to discuss suicides in ranks
In The News |While Memorial Day may invoke tales of heroism in battle and the memories of those lost in combat, the holiday is increasingly a time some veterans remember those that took their own lives — often after struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder or other insurmountable internal strife. In Tennessee, Sgt.
Honor Flight well attended
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais meet with Tennessee veterans at WWII memorial for the Tennessee Honor Flight. The Representative interacted, among many veterans, with Murial Aldridge, a World War II veteran, and Carrie Askren, her guardian, at Washington’s Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Honor Flight event. The Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee is part of the national Honor Flight network.
DesJarlais Supports Package Of Bills To Aid Veterans
In The News |A package of bills to expedite veterans’ benefits and medical treatment passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Congressman DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act to speed appeals of veterans’ disability claims. “The bureaucracy is holding up veterans’ claims and care,” said Rep. DesJarlais.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO SPEED VA APPEALS PROCESS, REDUCE BUREAUCRACY HOUSE PASSES BILLS TO INCREASE VETERANS BENEFITS, AT-HOME CARE, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS CONGRESSMAN TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING SGT. JOHN TOOMBS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – A package of bills to expedite veterans’ benefits and medical treatment passed the House of Representatives today. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, for instance, to speed appeals of veterans’ disability claims.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais honors Tennessee law enforcement heroes during National Police Week
In The News |Last Week, law enforcement officers from Tennessee and across the country descended on Washington, D.C., to discuss crime and safety issues with their elected representatives, as well as to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. On the House Floor, Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D., spoke to “honor the valiant men and women in blue.” In Congress, Rep.
Ag secretary answers DesJarlais queries
In The News |Representative DesJarlais had questions about the Tennessee Walking-Horse industry and the poultry industry -- both relevant to Bedford County -- when Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue testified Wednesday before a House Agriculture Committee hearing entitled "State of the Rural Economy." DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee's rural 4th District, is a returning member of the committee.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS HONORS TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Press Release |WASHINGTON, DC – This week, law enforcement officers from Tennessee and across the country descended on Washington, D.C., to discuss crime and safety issues with their elected representatives, as well as to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS SUPPORTS RURAL TENNESSEANS AT AG SECRETARY’S FIRST TESTIMONY SINCE CONFIRMATION
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., got his first chance to question new Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue at a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee today. Entitled “State of the Rural Economy,” the hearing addressed subjects from trade deals to crop insurance and food safety that affect Tennessee producers and consumers.