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Legislation making it easier to fire and discipline top officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs garnered the unanimous support Wednesday of Tennessee members in the U.S. House… Others voting for the bill were Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, and Republican Reps. Stephen Fincher of Frog Jump, Scott DesJarlais of Jasper.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day 2014:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against on H.R. 3361 – The USA Freedom Act:
Legislation making it easier to fire and discipline top officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs garnered the unanimous support Wednesday of Tennessee members in the U.S. House… Others in the Tennessee delegation voting for the bill were Scott DesJarlais of Jasper.
Rock Creek Park on a beautiful spring evening was the scene of the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service last week, organized by Chief Chuck Forbis and the Lewisburg Police Department… Police chaplains Steve Thomas, Tom Dumser, and Larry Chatman all spoke, and so did politicians Scott DesJarlais and Billy Spivey, who were in Lewisburg for a Town Hall meeting.
Both chambers of Congress have reached an agreement on the Inland Waterways Trust Fund that could speed up completion of the Chickamauga Lock project by six years… Rep. Scott DesJarlais said in a prepared statement that it’s important to "fund and maintain critical infrastructure like the Chickamauga Lock."
The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which is expected to help get the Chickamauga Lock project back on track, on Tuesday… Congressman Scott DesJarlais voted in favor of the act.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) today voted in favor of H.R. 3080: The Water Resources Reform & Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA). This legislation will provide important financial resources for repairs to the Chickamauga Lock by prioritizing water infrastructure spending and reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. WRRDA passed the House 412-4.
Strawberries, touring local manufacturers and book giveaways have dominated U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais’, R-Jasper, time in the area as he made his third trip in four days to Rhea County on Tuesday.
A federal program designed to spur reading resulted in Dayton City School students getting eight free books of their choice, a backpack and a summer reading journal at an event this week at the school… U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais was present for the book giveaway on Tuesday and lauded the program.