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6 months of results
Congressman Jerry Carl Last November, the American people elected a Republican House Majority after two years of the Democrats’ failed agenda. I’m proud to say we have delivered already on so many of our promises, and we’re just 6 months into the Republican House Majority.One of our first promises was strengthening our economy and getting it back on track. So far, we have passed H.R. 1 to lower energy costs…
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Biden, Garland should be held accountable
Congressman Jerry Carl A few weeks ago, congressional testimony was released detailing two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers claiming Hunter Biden had been given preferential treatment by the Justice Department. Soon after this was made public, Speaker McCarthy raised the possibility of the House beginning an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland for his role in the Justice Department interfering with the Hunter Biden investigation.Since then, we’ve continued to find…
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Happy Independence Day
Congressman Jerry Carl On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring independence from the hand of the oppressive British monarchy. Two days later, John Hancock, who was the President of Congress, sent letters to each colony and to General Washington announcing the Declaration. It was then read out loud to citizens in celebrations in towns and cities all over the colonies as everyone prepared…
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Appropriations wins
Congressman Jerry Carl Every year, Congress is supposed to pass 12 appropriations bills to keep the government funded for the next fiscal year. These bills start off in one of the 12 Appropriations Subcommittees, head to the full committee, and then head to the House Floor. The Senate also has their own process, and eventually the House and Senate versions are merged into one before receiving the President’s signature.For the…
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One year since Roe v. Wade
Congressman Jerry Carl A year ago this week, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision in a landmark victory for the pro-life movement. The Supreme Court said in its decision: “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”While many folks said this decision makes all abortion illegal,…
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