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Washington, May 7 - Fort Hood is now targeted to receive $64 million in new federal funds for its Warrior Transition Program, after the funds were included in Appropriations Committee action today on war supplemental funding, according to U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock). “We are fortunate to have landed full Appropriations Committee approval for this very important… Read more »

GOP Leaders Introduce Bill to Block GITMO Terrorists from Import into AmericaObama Administration plans to release terrorists currently housed at Guantanamo Bay into the American heartland would be blocked by legislation introduced today by House Republican Leaders in Washington.The Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, HR 2294, supported by the entire GOP leadership including Conference… Read more »

Constitutionality of Auto Industry Takeover Questioned on House Floor The Obama Administration actions in the U.S. auto industry may be in violation of the Constitution, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter, who raised serious questions tonight on the House floor concerning the legality of ongoing Administration involvement in the private sector.The former Texas… Read more »

Carter Votes for New Consumer Credit Card ProtectionsU.S. Rep. John Carter today voted to approve H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act to eliminate spikes in credit card interest rates and curb predatory credit card practices. The bill passed the House by a broad 357-70 bipartisan margin."I have concerns with passing new federal credit regulations during a recession,… Read more »

Texas A&M Receives 672 Acres for Killeen Campus from Fort Hood in Washington Transfer Ceremony Texas A&M University was officially awarded 662 acres of land to use for a new Texas A&M – Central Texas Killeen campus from Fort Hood this morning during a transfer ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Texas A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney received the transfer from Army Secretary… Read more »

Hate Crimes Bill in Violation of U.S. Constitution The Hate Crimes bill being pushed for a vote by leftist Democrats in the U.S. House today is in direct conflict with the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of religion and speech, and of equal protection under the law, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter, who is vigorously lobbying for defeat… Read more »

CARTER SECURES FUNDS FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL WATER REUSE SYSTEM Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31) today announced that $1,000,000 has been included in the 2009 Omnibus spending bill for the Williamson County Regional Water Reuse System. "Years of exploding growth ... Read more »

Quest for New Fort Hood Hospital Nears Success (WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX) today announced the Department of Defense will likely announce this week the approval of construction funds for a new hospital for Fort Hood, to replace the aging and outdated Darnall Army Medical Cent... Read more »