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House Passes TPA, Brings Transparency to FTA Negotiations, Makes Obama Accountable

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, which would give Congress the authority to reject or confirm any trade decision President Obama makes. The House did not vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), no vote is scheduled on TPP, and none will be until all countries involved finalize negotiations and the public has been able to review TPP for at least 60 days.

Carter Votes to Rein in the EPA

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Today, Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31) voted to rein in an out of control Environmental Protection Agency, and put jobs and the economy above unreasonable, over regulation. The vote was in support of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill of 2016 that passed out of the House Appropriations Committee, today.

Rep. Carter Names New Press Secretary

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Congressman John Carter (R-TX-31) has named Corry Schiermeyer as his new press secretary. Schiermeyer is based in the Round Rock, Texas district office, and will handle all communications and media relations for the Congressman.

Rep. Carter Now Accepting 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation Nominations

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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) announced he is accepting nominations for the 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) program. This program formally honors distinguished veterans across the 31st district of Texas for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement. The nomination-based program is designed to recognize veterans within the 31st district of Texas and preserves their stories for future generations of America.

Rep. Carter on Ruling to Block President's Illegal Executive Amnesty

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On Tuesday, May 26, the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction against President Obama's illegal executive amnesty. The injunction was issued by a federal district court earlier this year and required the Administration to cease all implementation of the November 2014 Executive Actions. Texas is leading the lawsuit with 25 other states against the Administration.

Court Rules Against President Obama's Illegal Executive Amnesty

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On Tuesday, May 26, the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction against President Obama's illegal executive amnesty. The injunction was issued by a federal district court earlier this year and required the Administration to cease all implementation of the November 2014 Executive Actions. Texas is leading the lawsuit with 25 other states against the Administration.

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