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John Carter

John Carter

Carter, of Georgetown, was initially elected to the U.S. House in 2002. He is a former state district judge.

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Latest Fact-Checks By John Carter

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John Carter
John Carter
stated on February 18, 2019 a speech:
"I was the first elected Republican in Williamson County history."
Half-True
By Madlin Mekelburg • March 22, 2019
John Carter
John Carter
stated on March 10, 2016 a commentary published in the Round Rock Leader:
"This is not a joke: the president wants to house illegal aliens on our nation’s military installations."
Mostly True
By Nicole Barrios • May 4, 2016
John Carter
John Carter
stated on August 31, 2013 a news article:
About 40 percent of U.S. illegal immigrants "came in on an airplane, with a legal visa, and just overstayed their visa and have never gone home."
Mostly True
By W. Gardner Selby • September 6, 2013
John Carter
John Carter
stated on July 31, 2012 a letter to constituents.:
Says an appointed board created under Obamacare "will have the ability to come between you and your doctor in determining the best treatment options for you!"       
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By W. Gardner Selby • August 21, 2012
John Carter
John Carter
stated on June 18, 2012 a radio interview.:
Says the Constitution "specifically states the Congress shall write legislation for immigration policy," so Barack Obama lacks the authority to defer the deportation of young illegal immigrants.
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • June 27, 2012
John Carter
John Carter
stated on August 9, 2010 a conference call with reporters.:
Says the United States is the only nation that affords citizenship to anyone born here, "whether you are here legally or illegally."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • August 10, 2010
John Carter
John Carter
stated on April 12, 2010 a Twitter message:
Says the new health care law delivers a "$13 billion tax increase on families with special needs."
Pants on Fire!
By Ciara O'Rourke • April 19, 2010
John Carter
John Carter
stated on March 21, 2010 a press release:
"The bill also provides full federal funding for abortions…"
Pants on Fire!
By W. Gardner Selby • March 29, 2010
John Carter
John Carter
stated on August 31, 2009 a column by the Texas Republican on the Web site of the Christian Coalition of America:
"The Obama Administration's own White House Council of Economic Advisers has estimated 4.7 million Americans will lose their jobs if the (health care) bill passes."
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By Louis Jacobson • September 8, 2009
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M.J. Hegar
M.J. Hegar
stated on August 21, 2018 an interview on Spectrum Cable's "Capital Tonight":
Says U.S. Rep. John Carter "hasn’t held a town hall in five years."
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By W. Gardner Selby • August 29, 2018
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