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Washington, DC,
October 6, 2013
WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman John Carter (R-TX31), one of eight House Republican Continuing Resolution Conferees, is urging his colleagues in the Senate to come to the table to negotiate differences and work towards ending the government shutdown. Congres
Congressman John Carter (R-TX31), one of eight House Republican Continuing Resolution Conferees, is urging his colleagues in the Senate to come to the table to negotiate differences and work towards ending the government shutdown. Congres Passed House Legislation Ø H.J.Res. 72 – Honoring Our Promise to America’s Veterans- Ensures funding for programs that support veterans o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.R. 3230- The Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act-Ensures that our National Guard and military reservists continue to receive their pay o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J. Res. 70, the Open our National Parks and Museums Act-Ensures national parks and museums remain open o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J.Res. 73, the Research for Livesaving Cures Act-Reopens the National Institute of Health and ensures that all patients have access to clinical trials o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J.Res. 85, the National Emergency and Disaster Recovery Act –Provides funding for FEMA o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J.Res. 75, Nutrition Assistance for Low-Income Women and Children Act –Provides funding for SNAP o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J.Res. 58, – Ensures military members have access to religious services/clergy o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action Ø H.J.Res. 3223, – The Federal Employee Pay Fairness Act-provides compensation for federal employees furloughed due to government shutdown o House Action- Passed o Senate Action- No Action “I challenge the President and Senate to come to the table for a real discussion on how to fund this government in a fiscally responsible manner. Our children and grandchildren cannot afford this generation to be reckless in its spending and over-reaching when it comes to healthcare,” said Congressman Carter. “We won’t stand for bankrupting our Congress in the midst of it all.” #### |