Congressman John Carter will provide remarks on President Obama's State of the Union address tonight in a live Web cast press conference. The Web cast link is available on Carter’s Web site, or directly by clicking here.It will begin following the President's speech, at approximately 9:30 p.m. CST.Participants can e-mail questions in advance or live to JudgeCarter@gmail.com. The… Read more »
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 »
With the Texas population expected to double in the next 50 years, maintaining an adequate water supply has become a vital issue for the state.The Brazos River Authority, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has secured a $224,000 project to study water issues in the Middle Brazos basin, Congressman John Carter (TX-31), who helped secure the funding, announced today."With a… Read more »
Environmental wear from artillery practice on Fort Hood will continue to be abated with funds approved today in Washington through the request of Congressman John Carter (R-Round Rock). Carter succeeded in winning $333,000 in funds from the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee for the ongoing Fort Hood Range Revegetation Project."This project plays a key role in maintaining… 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 »
