For Immediate Release: December 13, 2011Soldiers and civilian defense employees will be protected from retaliation for reporting violent Islamic extremist activity in the future, thanks to inclusion of Whistleblower protection language by Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report scheduled for final passage later this week.Carter… Read more »
For Immediate Release: December 7, 2011Calling the Ft. Hood jihad attack “workplace violence” is prime evidence that political correctness is undermining the national security of the United States, and demands an apology from the Department of Defense to all victims of that attack, according to Congressman John Carter, who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. House of… Read more »
For Immediate Release: December 7, 2011The 70th Anniversary of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor is a call for the nation to continue to commemorate the battle and events that forced America’s entry into World War II, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter.“Today’s final commemoration ceremony by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association… Read more »
For Immediate Release: November 28, 2011(ROUND ROCK, TX) – Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) today presented the Congressional Award Gold Medal to Round Rock brothers Michael and Allen Hearn.“Michael and Allen have demonstrated an enormous commitment to improving their community, and these awards are fully deserved,” said Carter. “Through the many hours of… Read more »
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2011The nation’s hopes for a balanced federal budget and resulting new jobs were dashed today as House Democrats voted overwhelmingly to continue the Obama Administration’s out-of-control federal spending and handouts, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31). “There is no excuse for any… Read more »
For Immediate Release: November 16, 2011The proposed CAFE standards released today by the Obama Administration will cost American jobs, push new cars and trucks out of the price range of many working families, seriously endanger the capabilities of work trucks, and hurt the auto industry nationwide, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (R-TX31).“A $3,000… Read more »
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2011The U.S. Post Office at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park could soon officially become the “Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building”, following the passage today of legislation in the U.S. House by Congressman John Carter (TX-31). H.R. 298 was approved unanimously by voice vote under House suspension… Read more »
