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By Joe Carr on March 4, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This has been a busy week on the Hill. Legislation is starting to move through the committees and onto the House floor. I was also honored to meet with the Leadership Rutherford … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 24, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
As of last Thursday, the deadline has passed to file new legislation. I am pleased with the numerous bills that I am sponsoring. A tremendous amount of time and effort has been … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 17, 2011
From the Desk of Representative Joe S. Carr
This week was the deadline for the House and Senate to file new legislation. I have filed several bills on a variety of topics that I believe are important to our state. … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 14, 2011
Rep Carr sat down with WSMV’s Carley Gordon to discuss three new illegal immigration bills the Rep Carr is sponsoring. See the video and read the corresponding article at WMSV here.… Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 11, 2011
As we have resumed session, I will provide you with weekly updates. I am in the process of finalizing legislation concerning illegal immigration reform. This is an issue that requires immediate serious attention and one that I am very passionate … Full story
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By Joe Carr on February 7, 2011
Sunday’s Tennessean.com website had a timely article on the challenges that many Metro public schools face as the percentage of non-English speaking immigrants grows. The article discusses ways that schools are handling it.
Students whose first language isn’t English were
… Full story
Posted in Featured, Illegal Immigration Reform, Local | Tagged Conservative, District 48, House of Representatives, illegal immigrants, illegal immigration, immigration issues, Joe Carr, The Tennessean
By Joe Carr on January 31, 2011
Members of Tennessee’s Senate and House chambers begin session this week. Representative Joe Carr (R-48) will be busy this year focusing on issues important to District 48. Please check back on this website for regular updates. The category above called … Full story
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By Joe Carr on October 25, 2010
Talk about not fearing the law. Illegal immigrants in the Seattle area are actually proud to be “fighting for Democrats” in this “crucial” election. An article in the Washington Post states that in this particular case, these illegals are calling … Full story
Posted in Illegal Immigration Reform | Tagged Conservative, District 48, General Assembly, illegal immigrants, illegal immigration, Joe Carr