House Passes Carter Bill to Help Military Families save Thousands
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Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6070, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, introduced by Congressman John Carter (R-Fort Hood). The bill allows a military spouse who moves out of the state with their servicemember because of military orders to have the option to... Carter Secures Critical Funds for Projects at Fort Hood
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U.S. Rep John Carter (R-Fort Hood), a member of the Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, today announced that the House passed the FY 09 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which includes over $60 million for projects at Fort Hood. Cart... Democrats Delete Critical Medicare Trigger
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House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today expressing his disappointment in the Democrats' plan to abolish the Medicare trigger, established by the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act. This early warning system, created by Republicans, alerts Congress when Me... Carter Speaks Out Against Drawing down the Strategic Reserve
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U.S. Rep. John Carter (TX-31) issued the following statement today after the House failed a bill to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. "Today, this House voted to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by 70 million barrels. American consumers use between 21-23 million barrels a ... Carter Votes Against Housing Bail-Out Bill
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U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) issued the following statement today after voting against the Democrat "Housing Bail-Out" bill that creates a massive multi-billion dollar government program on the backs of American taxpayers. "Make no mistake, I am strongly in favor of commonsense reforms to... Carter Votes to Keep Texas Highway Dollars
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Rep. John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today after the house passed a bill to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance (H.R. 6532) by transferring $8 billion from the United States general fund to the Highway Trust Fund, without raising taxes. "Transportation dollars are vital to the... New Website Offers More Constituent Services
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Rep. John Carter (TX-31) today launched a new official website, making it easier for constituents to stay up-to-date and informed about happenings in D.C. and throughout Texas' 31st District. "Staying connected to my constituents while traveling between Washington D.C. and Texas is not an easy t... Round Rock Named 7th Best Small City
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Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) today applauded his hometown of Round Rock for being named the seventh Best Place to Live on CNNMoney's list of America's Best Small Cities. "I have been a resident of Round Rock for over 30 years, and it comes as no surprise that our community is ranked among the... Every Possible Roadblock has Been Cleared for Congress to Take Action and Get This Energy to the American People
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Rep. John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today following President Bush's announcement that he will lift the presidential ban on the exploration of American energy in the Outer Continental Shelf miles off U.S. shores. Lifting the 18-year old ban leaves Congress as the final roadbl... Representative John Carter Named "Hero of the Taxpayer"
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- Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) honored Representative John Carter today with its annual "Hero of the Taxpayer" award at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. The taxpayer advocacy organization presents the awards to members of Congress who vote with taxpayer Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
