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Carter Celebrates Reversal of Newsprint Tariffs

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) celebrated the reversal of harmful newsprint tariffs. This newsprint is used by local newspapers here in the First District of Georgia and across the country. "This decision is great news for hardworking Americans in the U.S. newspaper and commercial printing industries, as well as all of us who treasure the ability to stay informed and read…

Carter on the Passing of Senator John McCain

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: "Today America lost a patriot. Whether in combat or in Congress, Senator John McCain lived each day fiercely defending our freedom and the country he loved. History will remember him as a public servant, statesman, and true American hero. Amy and I send our prayers to the…

Carter Votes to Extend National Flood Insurance Program

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) yesterday voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through the end of the Atlantic hurricane season.  "As we enter hurricane season, the need to extend the program is urgent for the First District," said Carter. "While I am very glad the program has been extended, we now need to work on real reforms to improve…

Carter Introduces Legislation to Ensure Fair Benefits for Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Employees

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) introduced legislation yesterday to ensure United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers who have transferred their service to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) are able to access the benefits they have earned.  Currently, USCP officers are not eligible for enhanced retirement benefits upon transfer to a FLETC facility…

Carter Announces Savannah Airport Improvement Grant

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced that the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has received a federal Airport Improvement Program grant in the amount of $4,086,265.  These funds will be applied to the airport's $13 million Federal Inspection Station project which is currently underway. When complete, this project will provide state of the art…

Rep. Buddy Carter: For tax reform, the best is yet to come

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If you had a tough Tax Day this year, you are not alone. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the estimated time burden to complete IRS forms is approximately 8.1 billion hours. That is 25 hours per American and 53 hours per taxpayer. Even worse, it cost $85.6 billion to complete this paperwork, according to the IRS. I have good news, though. When you filed…

Carter Votes to Support ICE, Law Enforcement at the Border

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted today to support the efforts of law enforcement at our nation's borders.  The resolution, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives, denounces the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and supports the law enforcement and military personnel that work to provide security at the border.  "I am…

Carter Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraudulent Use of Social Security Numbers by Illegal Immigrants

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) introduced legislation today to prevent fraudulent use of Social Security numbers by illegal immigrants.  During an audit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Treasury Department's Inspector General found that over 1.4 million illegal immigrants could be working and operating fraudulently under the Social Security numbers of legal…

Brunswick's Federal Opportunity Zone presents chance for growth

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For the past five years, Georgia has been named the top state for business. This is certainly something to be proud of, however, as the representative of Southeast Georgia, it is my mission to ensure that this top-rated business climate reaches not only Atlanta, but every corner of our state. Creating fairness in opportunity for urban and rural areas alike was a major goal in…

Carter Votes to Support Georgia Farmers, Agriculture Industry

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted in support of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, also known as the Farm Bill, today to support farmers and the agriculture industry.  The legislation includes several measures critical for agriculture in the First District of Georgia including reauthorizing the crop insurance program, reauthorizing and improving…