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CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST DRAWING DOWN THE STRATEGIC RESERVE
July 24, 2008  - U.S. Rep. John Carter (TX-31) issued the following statement today after the House failed a bill to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. “Today, this House voted to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by 70 million barrels.  American consumers use between 21-23 million barrels a ... More

DEMOCRATS DELETE CRITICAL MEDICARE TRIGGER
July 24, 2008  - House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today expressing his disappointment in the Democrats’ plan to abolish the Medicare trigger, established by the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act.  This early warning system, created by Republicans, alerts Congress when Me... More

House passes mortgage rescue plan
July 24, 2008  - By: Marilyn Geewax Austin American Statesman WASHINGTON — More than two years into the nation's housing downturn, Congress put a massive mortgage rescue and reform bill on a fast track Wednesday. In a reversal, President Bush conceded that the measure was too important to veto. Hours later, th... More

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House Republicans Are Fighting For American Taxpayers
06/14/2007  - For the first time in the entire history of the United States, Democrats are shutting down debate on a spending bill. House Republicans stand united and are fighting back for the American taxpayers. See it here.
One Minute Speech to House Floor
05/01/2007  - Congressman Carter urges the House of Representatives to pass a clean emergency war supplemental funding bill.
VIDEO: Medium resolution (WindowsMedia)
Cong. Carter's Floor Speech on the Emergency War Supplemental
04/25/2007  - Cong. Carter addresses the House of Representatives about the Emergency War Supplemental.
VIDEO: Medium resolution (WindowsMedia)

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