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Rep. DesJarlais among other members of the Tennessee delegation signed a letter urging the US Department of Transportation not to cut $60 million in federal funding on Oct. 1.
Rep. DesJarlais stated, “Obviously, we wouldn’t be closed-minded” and Republicans would certainly consider a Clinton plan to revise a health care law that is in a death spiral. The bottom line is, how do we take care of people and make it affordable for them?"
Rep. DesJarlais is among ten representatives and four senators to sign off on two letters asking the USDA for a 60 day extension to the public comment period in an effort to propose changes to the Horse Protection Act.
Rep. DesJarlais issued the following statement yesterday, "The Tennessee Walking Horse industry is a significant part of the economy of Kentucky, Tennessee and other states across the country and is comprised of thousands of individuals and small businesses.
Rep. DesJarlais Statement on the Passing of Pat Summitt
WASHINGTON, DC –Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D (TN-04) released the following statement on the passing of Pat Summitt:
House Oversight Committee to Vote on Censuring IRS Commissioner John Koskinen
Rep. DesJarlais Statement on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC –Representative Scott DesJarlais, M.D (TN-04) released the following statement commemorating Memorial Day:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s plan to close Guantanamo Bay prison:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):