It has been more than nine months since Lois Lerner, head of tax exempt groups at the IRS, admitted the IRS targeted groups based on their political beliefs. As the scandal has unfolded, the media has predictably remained largely silent, allowing the Obama Administration to sweep it under the rug. In fact, in an interview with Fox News, President Obama went as far to say there “was… Read more »

Republican and Democrats alike should all agree on one thing—our spending is a cancer, a cancer that is spreading, eating away at the heart of our country. The only way to treat it is with entitlement reform. The federal debt is crippling to our nation’s future. We have been forced to sequester our nation’s defense, health care research, and scientific grants. We are… Read more »

When I was a kid there was no such thing as political correctness. Our politicians and leaders did what needed to be done for the protection and security of our great nation. There was no apologetic confusion in trying to stop the bad guy.After September 11, 2001, George W. Bush declared the War on Terror. The President said “you are either with the U.S. or with the… Read more »

In 1776, Americans declared that they must abolish the crown for their freedom. Today, I worry that we have many decreeing for a crown. These clear oversteps by the federal government are contrary to the credence of our country. The Constitution of t Read more »

Fort Worth Star-TelegramStealth lawmakers secretly crafted the planPosted Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013By Maria RecioStar-Telegram Washington BureauFor three years U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, has been the coolest of operators -- the Republican leader of a stealth bipartisan group that fashioned comprehensive immigration legislation that will be released today."We address all… Read more »

When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time to speak, or sometimes observe silence, are adapted from rules of order originally written by Thomas Jefferson. The… Read more »

Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial'… Read more »

Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial'… Read more »

A Texas ThanksgivingBy Congressman John CarterFor immediate release: November 19, 2012; 613 wordsThanksgiving, like the Fourth of July, is a uniquely American holiday, one in which we put aside for a day our political differences and give thanks for the blessings we have received for our families and our nation.   But that shouldn’t stop us from taking a look at the… Read more »

OPINION: wordsFor immediate release: June 18, 2012Habitat for Salamanders and Texans By Congressman John Carter  When Congress created the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, it was with noble goals in mind.   We wanted to save and restore our populations of eagles, bison, and other species that were in danger of extinction.     The Act has… Read more »