Press Releases

  • Roe Statement on President Obama’s Budget
    Apr 10, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on President Obama’s budget proposal: “Today’s budget proposal unfortunately underscores President Obama’s unwillingness to compromise, make tough choices and cut spending. His $3.7 trillion plan increases taxes by more... More
  • Roe Statement on the Passing of Margaret Thatcher
    Apr 8, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement regarding the passing of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher: “America lost a great friend with the passing of Margaret Thatcher. Mrs. Thatcher was a champion for freedom and, working with President Reagan, h... More
  • Roe Statement on Medicaid Expansion Decision
    Mar 27, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement regarding Governor Haslam's decision not expand Medicaid in the state of Tennessee: “I applaud the Governor’s decision. Expanding a broken system would do more harm than good. The Affordable Care Act left states with a g... More
  • Roe Supports Measure that Would Balance the Budget
    Mar 21, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on the Republican budget proposal: “I am proud to support this budget proposal. This year’s proposal is an improvement over last year’s because it would balance the budget over ten years, reform our complicated tax ... More
  • Roe Votes to Preserve Welfare Work Requirement
    Mar 13, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement in support of H.R. 890, legislation to uphold the work requirement for welfare included in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program: “Seventeen years ago, a Republican-led Congress worked with President... More
  • Roe Signs Letter to President Expressing Disappointment with Canceled Tours, Encourages Constituents to Visit U.S. Capitol
    Mar 7, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. –Rep Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) issued the following statement on President Obama’s decision to cancel all self-guided White House tours: “It’s unfortunate the president is choosing to close the doors to the White House indefinitely in response to sequestration. The American people have a... More
  • Roe Supports Measure to Protect Veterans, Strengthen Defense & Avoid Government Shutdown
    Mar 6, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. –Rep Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) issued the following statement on the Continuing Resolution, which will fund government operations through September: “There is no question East Tennesseans want our government to spend less, and with this bill we will be spending $61 billion less than last... More
  • Roe Statement in Response to the State of the Union Address
    Feb 12, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. –Rep Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the State of the Union address: “In his fifth State of the Union address, President Obama underscored the importance of creating jobs and promoting economic growth, addressing the upcoming sequester, making inve... More
  • Roe Reintroduces the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act
    Feb 5, 2013  - Honors Service Members who fought in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) reintroduced the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, which seeks to create a national memorial honoring the service members who honorably served and... More
  • Roe Reintroduces IPAB Repeal Legislation
    Jan 23, 2013  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. This legislation would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB): “I am proud to reintroduce this important legislation. As a physician with mo... More