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  • Well said Congressman Kelly. We're working on sending a fellow conservative fighter to help you in DC. ----->Rep. Joe Carr

    Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) to outgoing IRSH commissioner Steven Miller: "If you think itâs uncomfortable sitting over there you ought to be a private individual when the IRS is across from you asking you questions

  • Strong leadership from a great conservative leader.

    Indiana has given every state that agreed to adopt Common Core national education standards a lesson in prudent governance.

  • Those of you who have been reading/interacting with some or all of what I post know that I am not new in my opinions or suggestions for tax reform. I have some tweaks to what i have suggested before but it basically starts with the Fair Tax. Tweak #1: establish a 3.5% tax on all imports to supplement those who are below the poverty line. This would be in place of the pre-bate in the Fair Tax plan (and would be constitutional as I understand it). Tweak #2: Set up a descending scale on the supplement that includes an overlap for those who are working their way into a position above the poverty line, so they aren't penalized for their hard work. Tweak #3: Move all the "States Rights" money back to the states (education etc.), so the Fed can't manipulate it. Main point #1: adopt the basic Fair Tax program, minus the pre-bate, and states rights money. #2:Establish a zero based budget, #3 Carve out 3.3 or 4% of the consumption tax and dedicate that money to purchase health care for every man, woman, boy, and girl who is an American citizen. .5 to .75% of this would be targeted toward R & D, special needs care for the elderly and chronically ill or disabled, and a small portion for emergency care for those who haven't established legal citizenship, or for those visiting our country. These funds would be assigned directly to the citizens, who would then shop for the best deal in either a traditional health plan or HSA. No government control, except to make sure the money gets to the insurer the individual chooses, competition drives prices down and coverage up, relieving pressure on employers, large and small, everyone is covered, even those with pre-existing conditions. #4: As the tax base widens, and I believe it will, what isn't needed for day to day operations goes toward the national debt, once that is taken care of, it goes to a emergency fund, once that is fully funded the amount of the consumption tax can be reduced. The numbers that I have mentioned may need to be adjusted up or down but the results could only be positive compared to the current mess, everyone pays - equal sacrifice - we are all part of the solution. Thanks for allowing me to rant. Dale Donnelly

  • Bravo Sir. Well said.

    Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) to outgoing IRSH commissioner Steven Miller: "If you think itâs uncomfortable sitting over there you ought to be a private individual when the IRS is across from you asking you questions

  • CHECK OUT MY RECENT TWITTER POST: @Carr4Congress: Susan Rice lied about Benghazi & now Obama's promoting her?! Outrageous behavior in D.C. has to go! #tcot #benghazi http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2013/05/17/surprise-obama-poised-to-promote-susan-rice-n1599097

    Of course he is. Haven't you heard? The new Benghazi emails totally

  • ALERT! http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/may/17/tennessee-gop-leaders-mccormick-casada-back-rep-jo/

    NASHVILLE — State House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga, and another top chamber leader, GOP Caucus Chairman Glen Casada of Franklin, are encouraging fellow House Republicans to back state Rep. Joe Carr’s 4th Congressional District bid.

  • "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." --Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776

  • Wish you were running for SENATE instead! We need you in the SENATE!!!!

  • Obama is completely out of control. I don't know if our country can withstand 3 more years of this community organizer. We better fight back or there won't be anything to fight for. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/16/ice-admits-hundreds-illegal-immigrants-with-criminal-records-released/

    Hundreds of illegal immigrants with criminal records were released earlier this year as the Obama administration prepared for budget cuts, according to newly released data that challenged claims the program involved low-risk individuals.

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  • If you believe this, I have some beautiful beach front property to sell you in Arkansas.

  • Do you believe a Special Prosecutor should be appointed to investigate the IRS's targeting of Conservative groups seeking tax exempt status? If so, any suggestions?

  • This Administration's treatment toward's the Romeike family is despicable! This christian family fled Germany to the U.S. in order to have the freedom to homeschool their children, something that is illegal in Germany. If forced to return home, they face jail time! Their asylum has now been denied by this Administration. Why is Obama okay with giving millions of illegals amnesty, but not giving asylum to a family who just wishes to homeschool their children? This is another reason we need change in Washington!! http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/14/german-homeschooling-familys-request-for-asylum-denied-by-u-s-government/

    The Romeike family has for years been battling for the right to educate their children as they see fit. Today, the United States government has denied their request. Originally from Germany, Evangelical Christians Uwe and Hannelore Romeike wanted to homeschool their six children, but it is against…

  • Concerning the IRS's targeting of conservative organizations, President Obama stated, "I first learned about it from the same news reports that I think most people learned about this. I think it was on Friday", yet his spokesman, Jay Carney, said the White House was notified about the problem "several weeks ago". Jon Stewart joked, "I wouldn’t be surprised if President Obama learned Osama bin Laden had been killed when he saw himself announce it on television,” http://newsbusters.org/blogs/randy-hall/2013/05/15/stewart-slams-obama-learning-about-irs-scandal-last-friday-while-carney-

  • If the past few years weren't enough, the last few days have given us clear examples as to why I'm running. We need someone willing to fight for what's right in DC! Help me by telling your friends and family to Like this Facebook page and visit our campaign website at http://www.JoeCarrforCongress.com so that they can get to know me and why I'm running. Please ask questions and share your concerns and comments. We must keep DC out of Tennessee!

  • Congrats to Speaker Boehner for making this statement concerning the IRS scandal, "My question isn't about who's going to resign—my question is who is going to jail over this scandal?"

  • Joe's recent, hour-long interview with WTN 99.7's Ralph Bristol can be heard here: http://www.joecarrforcongress.com/news/audio/

  • The IRS asking Tea Party groups for donor & reading lists is more proof of Government gone wrong! http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/the-irs-wants-you-to-share-everything-91378.html

  • BREAKING NEWS: Even Democrats like Harry Reid aren't buying the ignorance story Obama is peddling to the public regarding secret monitoring of AP Journalists! Enough is enough! http://m.washingtonexaminer.com/white-house-tries-to-insulate-president-obama-from-growing-controversies/article/2529705

  • Good morning Patriots, Tea Party, Constitutionalists, Conservatives, Republicans, AP journalists and anyone else that finds themselves the illegitimate target of the IRS and Justice Department. If elected I will join the charge to stop oppressive government practices against the good citizens of the United States that give those bureaucrats their jobs.

  • If you're a bit discouraged and frustrated take a few moments to watch Joe debate the Reverend Al Sharpton on MSNBC from a few months ago. It will make your day a bit brighter. http://www.joecarrforcongress.com/

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