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House Approves Carter-Backed Legislation to Cut Red Tape

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The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed legislation backed by Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) to limit the federal government’s ability to enact new regulations without congressional approval.  The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act would require congressional approval for any federal regulation with an economic impact of…

Carter Votes to Eliminate Federal Funds for Sanctuary Cities

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) voted in support of H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, today to eliminate specific federal grants for so-called “sanctuary cities” which refuse to enforce or cooperate with federal immigration law. Recently, 32-year-old Kate Steinle was tragically murdered in one such city – San Francisco – allegedly by an illegal alien who…

Carter Fights to Eliminate Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) is fighting to eliminate all federal funding streams to Planned Parenthood Federation of America in the wake of a second undercover video alleging that Planned Parenthood dismembers unborn children and sells their body parts. To ensure taxpayer funds are not going to Planned Parenthood, Carter has signed on as an original cosponsor of H.R.…

Carter Acts to Protect Servicemembers

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) is working to allow military personnel with firearms training to carry handguns on military bases and other installations. The move comes in the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee where five service members were murdered. To ensure servicemembers are able to protect themselves, Carter has…

Carter Acts to Combat Sanctuary Cities

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) is working to strip federal funding for so-called “sanctuary cities” which resist or refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.  The move comes in the wake of the tragic murder of 32-year-old Kate Steinle in one such city – San Francisco – allegedly by an illegal alien who is a seven-time felon. To crack down on the…

Carter Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) today reacted to the announcement of an agreement on the Iranian nuclear deal. "I fear this will be a legacy making deal for the Obama Administration but not the legacy it is looking to make,” Carter said. “This dangerous deal threatens to unleash a nuclear arms race in the most unstable region in the world, imperils our closest ally Israel, and…

Carter Votes to Expedite Lifesaving Medical Innovation

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) voted today to expedite the discovery, development and delivery of new medical treatments for thousands of diseases with no known cure while saving taxpayer dollars. The House passed H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act today with Carter’s support. “As the only pharmacist in Congress, I’ve seen firsthand the lifesaving innovations that American…

Carter Demands Answers from State Department on FLETC

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) this week demanded answers from federal officials about the State Department’s costly attempt to duplicate existing capabilities at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center near Brunswick, Georgia. In a hearing of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Carter questioned officials from both the State Department and the Government…

Carter: Army Draw Down Announcement Short Sighted

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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) responded to the United States Army’s announcement today that it will reduce the number of uniformed soldiers at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield by 950 as part of a national draw down of 40,000 troops. …