The U.S. House of Representatives today introduced a resolution recognizing the Fort Hood soldiers whose lives were lost or who were injured during Thursday’s tragedy.Congressman John Carter (TX-31), whose district includes Fort Hood, sponsored H. Res. 895, which reads:"A Resolution – Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who… Read more »
Fort Hood has set up a hotline for relatives of Fort Hood personnel, who may call (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751 for information about loved ones. Read more »
(FORT HOOD, TEXAS) - Congressman John Carter (R-TX) is scheduled to meet with members of the press at 4:10pm CST today to discuss the latest updates on the tragic shootings yesterday at Fort Hood.WHO: Congressman John Carter and other Members of CongressWHAT: Press briefing and interviews as time allowsWHEN: 4:10 - 4:30 p.m. Central time TODAYWHERE: Press Area, Sadowski Field,… Read more »
Congressman John Carter (TX-31) is en route to Fort Hood and is expected to arrive in Killeen by late morning.The Congressman plans to meet with Army officials to be briefed on the latest findings in the shootings investigation, and to determine what steps can be taken to help comfort the wounded and the families of those who lost their lives in yesterday’s tragedy.Congressman… Read more »
In response to today’s shooting at Fort Hood in Central Texas, U.S. Representative John Carter offered the following statement:"My condolences go out to the soldiers and the families affected by this horrific event," says Carter, who represents Fort Hood. "The soldiers at Fort Hood are the finest in the world and have our deepest gratitude for their service and… Read more »
House Republican leaders today are set to unveil a conservative alternative to the Pelosi healthcare bill that is expected to be brought to a vote in the House this week. And instead of the massive 2,000 page Democrat plan, the final version of the GOP proposal will weigh in at around 230 pages.Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) says the new bill was drawn from the more… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act as part of the House Suspension Calendar by a unanimous voice vote. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law within the next few days. The House action today brings to a legislative conclusion a three-year quest by U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to improve the legal residency… Read more »
A three-year quest by Congressman John Carter (R-TX) to allow military spouses to claim the same state of residency as their husbands or wives is set for approval Monday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Military Spouse Residency Relief Act has already passed the Senate, so Monday's vote should send the legislation directly to the President's desk to become law. "This is… Read more »
Congressman John Carter (R-TX) today posted his federal tax returns for 2006 and 2007 online to silence false media attacks that he failed to pay income tax on sales of Exxon-Mobil stock. And the former Texas Judge dared House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to do the same.Carter took to the floor of the House this afternoon on CSPAN… Read more »
