Carter Votes Against Tax and Spend Fiscal Cliff Deal, Blocks Obama Attempt to Raise Federal PayOut-of-control federal spending - the root of the nation’s economic troubles - was totally ignored in the Senate-passed “fiscal cliff” legislation, leading Congressman John Carter to vote against House passage of the bill.“The Democrats have spent America into this mess,… Read more »
Carter Reaffirms Support for IsraelCongressman John Carter (R-TX31) helped reaffirm congressional support for Israel with multiple efforts this week, in response to Palestinian attempts to undermine the Oslo agreements for a two-state solution for peace between the Palestinians and Israel.“The framework for long-term peace is already in place with the Oslo Peace Accords, if both… Read more »
Carter Calls for Gun Owners to Secure their FirearmsAmericans of all political stripes and beliefs on gun issues should agree on one immediate reform following the tragic Connecticut shootings last week – the need for responsible gun owners to secure their firearms from misuse or abuse by others, according to Congressman John Carter (R-TX31).“We have a constitutional right to… Read more »
Carter Congratulates Baylor Scott & White on Merger Agreement(ROUND ROCK, TX) -- The dramatic growth of health care institutions in Central Texas took another leap forward today as Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare signed a merger agreement to create a new $7.7 billion organization, according to Congressman John Carter (R-TX31).“This is a significant… Read more »
Carter Calls for Prayer for Victims of Connecticut School Shooting(ROUND ROCK, TX) - Americans should stop to pray for the victims of this morning’s tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that has left 27 people dead including 18 children at last report.“Folks in Central Texas are unfortunately all too familiar with this kind of senseless… Read more »
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2012UPDATE: Carter Election Night Media Availability(ROUND ROCK, TX) – U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX31) will be available for comment and interview tonight in both Bell and Williamson counties. Carter will watch returns at the Bell County Expo Center from 5:45-6:45pm, then will travel to the Williamson County Conference Center where he… Read more »
MEDIA ADVISORYFor Immediate Release: November 5, 2012Carter Election Night Media Availability(ROUND ROCK, TX) – U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX31) will be available for comment and interview tomorrow night at the Williamson County Conference Center from 7pm until final election results are in if possible. Please call or email in advance to pre-schedule an interview if a specific… Read more »
3rd Anniversary of Fort Hood Attack Finds Casualties Still Lacking Combat Status(ROUND ROCK, TX) – Three years after an attack on Fort Hood, Texas left 13 adults and one unborn child dead and 32 wounded, the casualties and their families are still being denied proper benefits by the Obama Administration for political reasons, according to Congressman John Carter, who represents the… Read more »
Administration Responses to Benghazi and Ft. Hood Demonstrate Pattern of Denial (ROUND ROCK, TX) – A pattern of denial that begin with the Obama Administration’s refusal to acknowledge the 2009 attack on Fort Hood, Texas that left 13 adults and one unborn child dead and 32 wounded has been continued with the Administration’s botched response to the deadly attack on the… Read more »
Carter Calls for Prayer, Vigilance, and Resolve on 9-11 Americans should continue to pray for the victims and families who suffered from the September 11, 2001 radical Islamic attacks against the United States, and for the military members and families who have sacrificed to defeat those enemies and protect the country from further mass attacks, according to House Republican Conference… Read more »
