Carter, Edwards Secure $18 M for Critical Fort Hood Hangar
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Representative John Carter (R-TX) and Representative Chet Edwards (D-TX), both members of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today that $18 million has been secured for the CH-47 Chinook Maintenance Hangar at Fort Hood. "Finally, our appropriations... Carter Statement after Final Passage of Omnibus Spending Bill
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House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today issued the following statement after voting against the Democrat's half-trillion dollar omnibus spending bill that passed the House last night. "This massive spending bill spans over 3,500 pages and is full of everything under the su... Carter Comments on Army's Plan to Grow the Force
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House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today issued the following statement after learning that the Army plans to add 3,273 soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians to Fort Hood's population by bringing an additional air defense artillery brigade headquarters, a sustainment b... Carter Statement on Passage of
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U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement after voting against the Democrats' CAFE bill misguided as an energy bill that raises CAFE standards but does nothing to address the rising cost of gas prices and the need for new domestic energy. "Americans are looking for Cong... Carter Statement Opposing Dem Massive Spending Bill
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House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today issued the following statement after voting against the Democrat's half-trillion dollar omnibus spending bill that passed the House last night. "This massive spending bill spans over 3,500 pages and is full of everything under the su... Carter Supports Fy2008 Defense Authorization Bill
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Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today supported the final passage of the FY 2008 Department of Defense Authorization Bill that authorizes $696.4 billion in funds and various defense programs for FY 2008. "It is vital to the success of our milita... Texans will have to Wait for Their Tax Return
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If you are planning on getting an early tax refund next year, you may have to wait up to three months. The failure by the new leadership in Congress to pass an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) patch will cause some 50 million taxpayers at best to face a substantial delay in receiving their tax refund n... Carter: "Energy Bill Produces Nothing but More Taxes."
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U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31), House Republican Conference Secretary, today voted against the Democrat "No-Energy" Energy Bill that raises taxes, mandates that states derive 15 percent of their electricity from renewable resources, but produces no new energy. "Americans are looking for Con... Democrats Wage a War on American Jobs
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Congressman John Carter (TX-31), House Republican Conference Secretary, today highlighted a report introduced by House Republicans detailing the threat the Majority's legislative agenda has on American jobs. The full report is available here. Carter made the following statement: "Today, House Rep... Amarillo Native Makes Move to Washington D.C.
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U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-Round Rock, Fort Hood) announced today the addition of Margaret Matthews, of Amarillo, to his Washington, D.C. Congressional office. Matthews' will serve as staff assistant. "I am proud to welcome Margaret to my Washington, D.C. office," Carter said. "Margaret... Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
