Carter Supports Bipartisan FISA Legislation
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) issued the following statement after voting for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments of 2008 (H.R. 6304): "There is nothing more important than the safety of our children and grandchildren, and today Democrats and Republicans sen... Carter Supports Emergency War Funding Bill
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (R-Fort Hood), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted for the long-waited emergency war funding bill. The bi-partisan bill includes $161.8 billion for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, $2.65 billion for disaster relief in the Midwes... Pelosi's Plan to Bring Energy Relief will Exclude Most Texans
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (R-Fort Hood), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted for the long-waited emergency war funding bill. The bi-partisan bill includes $161.8 billion for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, $2.65 billion for disaster relief in the Midwes... Carter Co-Sponsors No More Excuses Energy Act'
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today co-sponsored the No More Excuses Energy Act (H.R. 3089) introduced by Rep. Mac Thornberry (TX-13) and called on Nancy Pelosi to immediately schedule a vote. "American families are in desperate need of lower prices at the pump. I applaud my ... Gas Reaches $4 a Gallon; Texas Not Far behind
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today made the following statement after AAA reported that gas reached a record $4 a gallon over the weekend. "As Texans headed out the door to church and to spend time with their families, they were hit with the alarming, but not surprising new... Democrats Refuse to Address High Gas Prices; Instead Raise Taxes on American Families
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today made the following statement after Democrats once again voted to increase taxes by billions after passing the FY09 Budget Conference Resolution. "At a time when gas prices are reaching record highs and Americans are digging deeper and deeper int... New Gallup Poll Shows Americans Want More Energy Exploration
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today made the following statement after a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll highlighted that 57 percent of Americans favor more energy exploration in the United States to help bring down gas prices. Last week Republicans brought forth an energy plan that cal... Carter: "Dem Budget Leaves Texans with Empty Pockets."
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today made the following statement after Democrats once again imposed the largest tax increase in American history. "Death and taxes may be certain in life, but Congress can and should work to prevent taxpayers from paying any more in federal t... Carter Calls for Increased Energy Supplies Here at Home
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As Texans continue to pay record high prices at the pump, Representative John Carter (TX-31) today joined House Republicans to unveil an energy plan that would bring much needed relief to American families. Carter made the following statement: "Gas in Texas has reached the $3.70 mark and is expect... Carter: "Now That the Political Games are over, We Need to Get Our Troops Their Funding."
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today issued the following statement after House Republicans successfully prevented the Democrat Majority from using American soldiers as a vehicle for additional spending and a surrender date. "Once again the Democrats are trying to use our men and wo... Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
