College students will no longer have a choice on where to obtain their student loans if a bill passed today by the House of Representatives becomes law.The House today voted down party lines to approve H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 sponsored by Rep. George Miller (D-CA), which strips students of the ability to choose private lenders under the Federal… Read more »

As the father of the Green Revolution, the late Dr. Norman E. Borlaug should be recognized for his contributions to the U.S. and the world.Congressman John Carter (R-TX) today co-sponsored a resolution recognizing Dr. Borlaug, who is one of just five people to receive the Nobel Peace Price, a Congressional Gold Medal and a Presidential Medal of Freedom.Dr. Borlaug, who most recently was a… Read more »

A grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will allow Williamson County to prevent and control crime, Congressman John Carter (R-TX) announced today.The $20,776 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will enhance the Sheriff Department’s communications capabilities."As a former Williamson County judge, I’m pleased that the county will be able to put this money… Read more »

Sending care packages is just one small way we can thank the men and women serving our country. To show that support Congressman John Carter (R-TX) is supporting the Home Front to Heroes Postal Benefits Act incorporation in the National Defense Authorization Act.The postal benefits act will make it easier for families to send packages to and correspond with their loved ones."Sending… Read more »

The 111th Congress could go down in American history as the “House of Hypocrisy” after Democrats today followed months of ignoring potentially criminal tax evasion by U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY), while scheduling an immediate vote against Republican Congressman Joe Wilson for an inappropriate verbal outburst… Read more »

While Democrats have jumped to criticize Republican Congressman Joe Wilson for an emotional outburst during the President’s speech last night, they continue to turn a blind eye to the ongoing House ethics crisis caused by the decade-long failure of House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel to report and pay federal taxes, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John… Read more »

President Barack Obama last night all but eliminated any chance of a bipartisan healthcare reform bill in a disingenuous attack on critics of his attempt to push the United States into a single-payer healthcare system, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX31)."To say that honest criticism of the Democrat health care bill is a ‘partisan… Read more »

The citizens of Hamilton County will avoid potential flood disasters as the recipient of a $350,000 grant, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced Thursday.The Texas Office of Rural Community Affairs awarded the $350,000 Disaster Relief Fund grant to the county to improve county roads, bridges and drainage facilities to better handle heavy rainfall."I’m pleased that this… Read more »

Action Demanded on Rangel/Geithner Tax ViolationsWhile Democrats continue their plan for a federal takeover of the nation's healthcare industry, new revelations show they are incapable of effectively managing even their own members in the U.S. House of Representatives.House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) and other GOP Members on Tuesday night demanded that the House… Read more »

House Ethics Crisis Casts Shadow on Healthcare Reform     While Democrats continue their plan for a federal takeover of the nation's healthcare industry, new revelations show they are incapable of effectively managing even their own Members in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter… Read more »