Hundreds pay tribute to Cameron man slain at Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
Among those present were Congressman John Carter, Sen. Steve Ogden, State Rep. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Purple Hearts for Fort Hood victims? Nov 18, 2009
John Carter, R-Texas, who represents the district that includes Fort Hood Army Post in the House of Representatives. "As far as I'm concerned, this was an attack by an enemy upon American troops on American soil," Carter said Tuesday at a Capitol Hill news conference. (CNN)
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Carter To Introduce Bill Giving Fort Hood Victims Combatant Status Central Texas Congressman John Carter plans to introduce legislation next week that would give the soldiers and civilians who were killed or injured in the shooting at Fort Hood the same legal status as troops injured in combat in Iraq or Afghanistan. Post Your Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Carter To Introduce Bill Giving Fort Hood Victims Combatant Status Nov 16, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, whose district includes Fort Hood, plans to introduce legislation Tuesday that would give the soldiers and civilians who were killed or injured in the Nov. 5 shooting at the posts Soldier Readiness Center the same legal status as troops who are killed or injured in Iraq or Afghanistan. "The attack on Fort Hood was a planned terrorist attack, the same as the attacks against our forces overseas," Carter said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Texas billionaire Beal seeks failed Florida bank Nov 14, 2009
John Carter, of Orlando. Mike Eastland, CEO of North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington, Texas. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
House passes resolution honoring Fort Hood victims Nov 8, 2009
The resolution was authored by Republican Congressman John Carter, who represents the area around Fort Hood. It expresses sorrow over the shooting spree that killed 13 people - 12 soldiers and one civilian - and wounded 29. (KSLA.com, LA)
Former President, First Lady Visit Soldiers And Families Nov 8, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, both made public visits to the post. Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited with wounded soldiers Saturday at Scott Hospital in Temple. (KWTX.com, TX)
Gunman still alive Nov 7, 2009
"There was a burst of shots and more bursts of shots and people running everywhere," said Schannep, who works for local Congressman John Carter. The uniformed man who had warned him ran to the theater. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Military officials investigating why Army psychiatrist went on bloody rampage Nov 7, 2009
John Carter, whose district includes Fort Hood, says two soldiers who were taken into custody following a deadlythe rampage at Fort Hood were released. Officials are not ruling out the possibility that some of the casualties may have been victims of friendly fire, that in the mayhem and confusion at the shooting scene some of the responding military officials may have shot some of the victims. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Shooter survives massacre at Texas military base Nov 6, 2009
is the largest US military base in the world and had been working to rehabilitate many soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, local congressman John Carter told MSNBC.. It is the headquarters of the Army 3rd Corps, the 4th Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry Division. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fort Hood gunman alive, Army says Nov 6, 2009
John Carter says Fort Hood officials informed Carter's office of the releases. Carter's congressional district includes the Army base. (Anchorage Daily News)
Army: Fort Hood shootings suspect is alive Nov 6, 2009
"There was a burst of shots and more bursts of shots and people running everywhere," said Schannep, who works for local Congressman John Carter ... "There was a burst of shots and more bursts of shots and people running everywhere," said Schannep, who works for local Congressman John Carter. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shooting Rampage by Army Officer at Fort Hood Nov 6, 2009
John Carter, whose district includes the Army post. Schanepp was at a graduation ceremony when a soldier who had been shot in the back came running toward him and alerted him of the shooting, Stone said. (Newsmax)
WASHINGTON: Armed gunmen on Thursday killed seven people and wounded at least 12 others in a rampage at Fort Hood military base in Texas Nov 6, 2009
Local congressman John Carter confirmed on MSNBC there had been a shooting at the base, saying the gunfire had erupted during a graduation ceremony in the soldier readiness centre. He could not confirm reports of injuries. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Suspect in U.S. Army base shooting still alive: officials Nov 6, 2009
Two other suspected soldiers were taken into custody following the rampage, but were released later, the office of Texas congressman John Carter said. Cater's congressional district includes the Army base. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shooting leaves 12 dead, 31 wounded Nov 6, 2009
John Carter, R-Texas, told the Austin American-Statesmen that he was on the Army post to attend a graduation service. He said that as he neared the entrance of a building where the service was being held, a soldier with blood on his uniform ran past him and said a man was shooting. (Honolulu Advertiser)
13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting Nov 6, 2009
"Most of the guys were both sad and angered, he said. Two other soldiers were taken into custody after the shooting, but a spokesman for Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, said they were later released. Fort Hood was locked down after the shooting, but the lockdown ended Thursday evening. The post set up a hotline for relatives of Fort Hood personnel, who may call (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751 for information about loved ones. The nine Killeen ISD schools on post were locked down until the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Deadly shootings at US army base Nov 6, 2009
Local congressman John Carter, speaking to NBC News, said gunfire had erupted half an hour before a graduation ceremony was due to begin. Like a city. (BBC News -- Americas)
Local Lawmakers Military Spouse Residency Bill Headed To President Nov 3, 2009
Local Lawmakers Military Spouse Residency Bill Headed To President A bill authored by Central Texas Congressman John Carter that will allow military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their wives or husbands is headed to the president ... John Carter, R-Round Rock, whose district includes Fort Hood, introduced the measure in 2008 and again in 2009. (KWTX.com, TX)
Congress Extends Benefits to Military Spouses Nov 3, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Monday, November 2, 2009 3:25 PM. (Newsmax)
Pelosi Calls Health Care Bill Historic; Edwards Will Read It, Carter Rejects It Oct 30, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, already has an opinion about the bill, however, which he says is essentially the same legislation that the public rejected in town hall meetings this summer across the country. The bill doesnt reform healthcare. (KWTX.com, TX)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Oct 25, 2009
BYOB. Tickets are available at Frostproof Medical and Surgical Center, Edward Jones Investments, John Carter and Assoc. and McKeon Chiropractic Clinc and will also be available at the door. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Political Grapevine Oct 24, 2009
Roll Call newspaper reports Texas Republican Congressman John Carter failed to disclose nearly $300,000 in profits from stock sales in 2006 and 2007. An anonymous Democratic aide tells the Politico newspaper: "It looks like there's $300,000 worth of his crap he left out of the witch hunt.". (Fox News)
GOP Fails to Strip Rangel of Chairmanship Oct 9, 2009
John Carter, secretary of the House Republican Conference, presented a resolution for a full House vote calling for the removal of Mr. Rangel, at least until the House Standards of Official Conduct Committee concludes its probe. However, the Democratic-controlled chamber sidestepped the issue by instead referring the resolution to the ethics panel. (Newsmax)
Lawmakers Battling to Summer’s End Over Health Care Sep 1, 2009
John Carter (R-Texas) spoke to a group of mostly senior citizens, expressing his concern about increased government involvement in health care, according to the Williamson County Conservative Examiner. I want you and your doctor to make decisions for you, not the government, he said. (Roll Call)
STIMULUS WATCH: GOP opposes plan, then seeks money Aug 28, 2009
2 billion is for new hospitals at Fort Hood, an Army base in Texas Republican John Carter s district, and Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base in California Republican Darrell Issa s district. The two hospitals are the largest individual projects to be paid for with defense stimulus dollars. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Carter addresses Leander in State of the District Aug 27, 2009
Before he showed disdain about a few things going on in the federal government, Congressman John Carter began his fifth annual State of the District address Tuesday morning with words his constituents like to hear. The state of our district is good, he said at the Greater Leander Chamber of Commerce breakfast. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Medals Of Remembrance Being Presented To Gold Star Children Aug 16, 2009
U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards (D-TX), representing the 17th Congressional District of Texas, and Congressman John Carter (R-TX), representing the 31st Congressional District, will present more than 75 medals at the 9 a.m. ceremony to Gold Star children. They represent roughly half the 150 children and 200 adults who took part in this weeks inaugural TAPS seminar on Fort Hood. (KWTX.com, TX)
Families no longer behind bars Aug 8, 2009
TexasProud wrote on Aug 7, 2009 6:22 PM:" It is really sad the the WCCC and Judge Gattis could not see that this had a lot of impact for local government--and that they failed to exercise any leadership. Gattis always maintained that it was up to the county to blindly support the deal Congressman John Carter cut with the prison corporation; it's as if he views the county commissioners court to be under the strong arm of the federal government. If that were the case, why would we need him and his... (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Special to The Herald Jul 31, 2009
On July 16 U. S. Congressmen Jeb Hensarling and John Carter welcomed Hanley as the guest chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. After an introduction by the Speaker of the House, Pastor Hanley opened the session with prayer. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Central Texas Congressmen Want To Speed Up $ 1 Billion Hospital Project Jul 23, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, and Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, recommended to Defense Department officials Wednesday that the new $1 billion Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood be built entirely starting next year rather than in two phases as originally planned. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pelosi Censors Republicans Jul 16, 2009
John Carter 07/16/2009. Monday night Democrats voted to shut down the U.S. House Representatives rather than allow a handful of Republican Congressmen to speak on the floor. (Human Events Online)
Air Force Names Top 12 Airmen of 2009 Jul 3, 2009
Air Force officials name 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (DOD DefenseLINK)
House Passes Climate Bill; Local Congressmen Vote No Jun 28, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock both voted against the measure Friday evening ... Posted by: Keepthechange Location: Central Texas on Jun 26, 2009 at 02:24 PM 00001C70 Thank you John Carter. (KWTX.com, TX)
A Long journey for answers Jun 26, 2009
Mom, John Carter push for undiagnosed disease registry ... Long, through the help of Congressman John Carter's office, is trying to get a bill passed that would create a national undiagnosed disease registry, where doctors and nurses can input the unusual symptoms of a patient, and hopefully find someone else, somewhere, who has similar symptoms, she said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Obituaries - (5.27.2009) May 29, 2009
She is survived by husband of 60 years, Allen of Laona; daughter, Jeanie (Lynn) Liesch of Laona; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Trottier of Laona; brother, Robert Lemerande of Laona; sister, Therese Bouck of Laona; special niece, Mary (Pat) Amerson; grandchildren, Tammy (Frank) Danielczak, Staci (Jon) Belland, Mark (Erin) Trottier, Justin Hopkins, Alicia (friend Chris) Trottier and Tanisha Trottier; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Nick and Amber Danielczak, Alexis, Taylor and Katlyn Trottier, Nathan,... (Forest Republican, WI)
Napolitano Defends Anti-Vet Extremism Report May 13, 2009
Grilled by Texas representative John Carter on whether the DHS had clearly withdrawn its report for consideration by law enforcement officials, Napolitano said it had been removed from the DHS's intel websites and is "in the process of being replaced ... in a much more precise fashion.". Asked repeatedly by Illinois lawmaker Mark Kirk whether anyone was fired over the incident, Napolitano said "appropriate personnel action has and will be taken," though she did not say anyone was removed. (Newsmax)
Barack's Shadow May 4, 2009
John Carter, Texas Republican, running to open his dictionary. "An objective definition of social democracy from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary," the congressman found, "is as follows: 'A political movement advocating a gradual and peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means.' ". (Townhall.com)
Carter Blasts Homeland Security Secretary For Remarks On Extremists Apr 16, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, are criticizing a Homeland Security Department intelligence assessment, saying it unfairly characterizes military veterans as right-wing extremists and that warns that right-wing extremists could use the ailing U.S. economy and the election of the country's first black president to recruit members. The assessment also said that returning military veterans who have difficulties assimilating back into their home communities could be susceptible to extremist recruiters or... (KWTX.com, TX)
McKenzie's rookie cop focus of 'Southland' Apr 11, 2009
The character of John Carter (Noah Wyle) was the conduit for viewers to enter into the world of "ER" when the drama series launched 15 years ago. A similar tactic is being used as an opening for "Southland," the series that took over NBC's 10 p.m. Thursday time slot. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Southwestern getting fed. grant Apr 3, 2009
U.S. Congressman John Carter, R, Round Rock, will announce the federal grant at the TLCC at 111 Cooperative Way in Georgetown at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
WWII veteran honored for service Mar 28, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, presented Barron, 89, with the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, a World War II victory medal and an honorable service lapel button for his service at a captain in the U.S. Army in World War II.. "We're glad Dr. Barron could be here," Carter said while presenting the overdue medals to Barron at a Lion's Club meeting in Taylor. (KHOU.com, TX)
A parting shot at 'ER' as 15-year run wraps Mar 26, 2009
You can never think that you know what s coming, said Dr. John Carter on a recent episode when a documentary unit was interviewing him. Because, when the rig rolls up and the doors pop open, you have no idea what s inside. (KHOU.com, TX)
Nearly $1 Billion Committed For New Fort Hood Hospital Mar 20, 2009
John Carter, R-Round Rock, said will be built where Fort Hood Stadium now stands, will replace the Vietnam-era Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center that now serves more than 42,000 active duty troops and more than 145,000 family members and retirees within a 40-mile radius. Carter says the benefits of the project will extend well beyond the boundaries of the post. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pelosi: With Wounded Warriors Program, Congress Shows Its Commitment to Meeting Needs of America's Veterans Mar 10, 2009
"Good afternoon. Last year, the House established the Wounded Warriors Program to offer employment opportunities on leadership, committee, and Member staffs to wounded and disabled service members. "Today, I am proud to be joined by Majority Leader Hoyer, who will be with us momentarily, Congressman John Carter, Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz, Congressman Dave Reichert, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Congressman Chris Carney, VA Undersecretary Admiral Patrick Dunne, CAO Dan Beard, and... (PR Newswire)
County approved for $4.17 million in new federal highway funding Mar 7, 2009
John Carter (R-TX31) Tuesday announced the approval of 4. 717 million for ongoing highway construction projects in Williamson County as part of the economic stimulus plan. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
The myth of the 'San Francisco mouse' Feb 14, 2009
John Carter said the bill contained "a $30 million earmark for a mouse in California." Iowa Rep. Steve King provided a poster of the furry little fellow for the benefit of his television audience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Votación permite a Rangel mantener presidencia de comité Feb 11, 2009
El legislador republicano por Texas John Carter present; la resoluci;n diciendo que sab;a que ser;a derrotada por la mayor;a dem;crata, pero que quer;a poner un reflector sobre el asunto. Rangel, quien ha dicho que no viol; ninguna ley, solicit; la investigaci;n del Comit; de Etica luego que los asuntos aparecieran primero en la prensa el a;o pasado. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
