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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement after it was reported that President Barack Obama criticized President-elect Donald Trump in Athens, Greece today: "It is disappointing that President Obama would use his platform to attack our President-Elect on foreign soil. The American people spoke loud and clear on Tuesday. We are ready for a new America… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement after Congressman Doug Collins (GA-09) was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the United States House of Representatives Republican Conference for the 115th Congress: "Congratulations to my friend Doug Collins, the next Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference! I'm thrilled that Doug's work ethic,… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement on the results of the election for President of the United States: "This is a new and exciting day for America! After eight years which have been nothing short of a disaster led by President Obama and democrats, we now have the opportunity to turn to a new page in our history. Americans are frustrated, just as… Read more »

Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, GA-1, demanded an explanation today about the absence of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture and requested plans to include Thomas in a permanent exhibit. In a letter to Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution David J. Skorton, Carter along with Members of… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement today on the FBI's announcement to continue investigation of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails: "Today's announcement is welcome, but long overdue. Months ago FBI Director Comey laid out a case against Hillary Clinton and confirmed she has been lying to the American people then all of a sudden said… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) today demanded immediate action at the Westlake Apartments. Carter has led the charge for assistance at the complex in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. After weeks of receiving inaccurate or incomplete information from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement today after Armstrong State University announced President Linda Bleicken will retire: "Linda has made tremendous strides at Armstrong State during her time at the university. During her tenure, access to scholarships has increased, diversity… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) today requested immediate disaster assistance for Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. On October 8, 2016, President Barack Obama issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh County. Additional declarations and individual… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is honoring his request to extend tax relief to Coastal Georgia victims of Hurricane Matthew. As a result, residents and businesses in at least six Georgia counties will automatically receive a six month extension for returns or… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) today requested an extension of the deadline for individual and business tax returns and tax payments to March 15, 2017 for residents in Georgia counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. Carter also requested any additional tax relief available. In a letter sent to Internal Revenue… Read more »