Rep. John Carter

Republican  •  31st District, Texas  •  5th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
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06/03/12
Austin pauses for Memorial Day, 2012

U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) spoke at a ceremony held at Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City Texas. The event included the placing of wreaths and was accompanied by music of the 36th Infantry Division Band of the Texas

Source: Examiner
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06/01/12
Movie Man: Readers reveal what they want to see on DVD

Some DVDs available Tuesday: “John Carter”: The biggest bomb of 2012 arrives on DVD before summer even officially arrives. Based on a series of books by “Tarzan” creator Edgar Rice Burroughs, it’s the story of a Civil War solder transported to ..

Source: Canton Repository
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06/01/12
National officials join Williamson County's fight to delay salamander proposal

...list, which county officials say would hinder development. Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, sent a letter Friday to the service's regional director, Benjamin Tuggle, requesting a delay in the pote

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05/31/12
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House

"The use of abortion for sex selection has created a 21st century holocaust for unborn girls," said Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock. The vote came just days after an Austin Planned Parenthood clinic was thrust into the spotlight when an activist group ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/31/12
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House

"The use of abortion for sex selection has created a 21st century holocaust for unborn girls," said Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock. The vote came just days after an Austin Planned Parenthood clinic was thrust into the spotlight when an activist group ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/31/12
When Cash is King

Last week's much heralded IPO, which I likened to the build-up preceding the "John Carter" movie, flopped on an epic ... Bill Schmick is registered as an investment advisor representative and portfolio manager with Berkshire Money Management ...

Source: Brattleboro Reformer
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05/31/12
National officials join Williamson County's fight to delay salamander proposal

Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, sent a letter Friday to the service's regional director, Benjamin Tuggle, requesting a delay in the potential proposed listing of four salamander species — Salado .

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/31/12
Ex-Warner Bros. exec becomes Disney studio chief

Entertainment, Alan Horn, to lead its movie studio as chairman, a personnel move that attempts to right the wrongs that led to blockbuster bomb "John Carter." Horn, 69, oversaw the hugely successful runs of the "Harry Potter" and "The Dark ...

Source: Associated Press
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05/31/12
Ex-Warner Bros. exec becomes Disney studio chief

Entertainment, Alan Horn, to lead its movie studio as chairman, in a personnel move that attempts to right the wrongs that led to blockbuster bomb "John Carter." Horn oversaw the hugely successful runs of the "Harry Potter" and "The Dark Knight ...

Source: Associated Press
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05/31/12
Disney nabs Warner Bros. president as studio chief

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a personnel move that attempts to right the wrongs that led to the blockbuster bomb "John Carter," The Walt Disney Co. named the president of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Alan Horn, to lead its movie studio. Horn starts June 11.

Source: Associated Press
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05/31/12
Prometheus, The Great Gatsby and Why it's Time to Love 3D

...bred a distrust among movie fans that hasn't been helped by low quality schlock like Piranha 3DD and notable flops like John Carter . This distrust has told at the box office and as The Guardian notes the medium's share of total ticket sales fell from 2

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05/31/12
Candidates qualify for July primaries

...District 6 School Board member Thomas Bowen not seeking re-election, the position is up for grabs with four contenders: Melvin Johnson, Denise McGill, Terrilyn Rivers-Cannon and Latasha Walker. In District 8, incumbent Pamela Speaks is being challenged

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith of San Antonio ... In other races: ■ U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, defeated three opponents in District 27, which includes southern Bastrop County.

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/30/12
Election Summary: Senate and two new districts head to runoffs

It was the same story for Congressman John Carter of Round Rock, who got 78 percent. Two newly created districts will have July 31 runoffs. Tucker Anderson of Calvert and Kyle Kacal of Bryan will face-off for the State House District 12 GOP seat.

Source: News Channel 25
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith of San Antonio ... San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz heading toward victory. In other races: ■ U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, defeated three opponents in District 27 ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/30/12
What we learned from the Texas primary

...John Carter, R-Round Rock, calls for President Obama and George Soros to pay the same tax rate as working Americans. (Facebook of John Carter) Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, shakes the hand of U.S. serviceman. (Facebook of John Carter) Rep. Francisco C

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...races for the U.S. House, three Central Texas Republican incumbents easily won primary victories — Reps. Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith of San Antonio. The 12-way Republican race for District 25, stretching from we

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05/30/12
Doggett blazes to early lead

...other Central Texas races, two Republican incumbents have won primary victories, according to the Associated Press. U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, defeated Eric Kingemann of Georgetown in a district that includes Williamson and Bell counties, whil

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05/30/12
Doggett blazes to early lead

...Central Texas races, two Republican incumbents have won primary victories, according to the Associated Press. U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, defeated Eric Kingemann of Georgetown in a district that includes Williamson and Bell counties, while U.S.

Source: Austin360
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05/30/12
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire': Finnick Odair Contenders Down to Three

The contenders for the big role as Finnick are down to Armie Hammer of "The Social Network", Taylor Kitsch of "John Carter" and Garrett Hedlund ... for the likes to play Finnick? Not one representative from the actors have given a statement ...

Source: Int'l Business Times
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05/29/12
Polls Close, Vote Count Begins; Texas Seals Romney’s Nomination

Bill Flores of Bryan faced George Hindman, and District 31 U.S. Rep. John Carter of Round Rock faced Eric Klingermann. And a newly drawn Central Texas congressional district that includes part of Bell County and all of Bosque, Coryell ...

Source: KWTX
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05/29/12
Rep. Silvestre Reyes struggling in El Paso. Beto O'Rourke takes early lead.

Lots of other incumbent U.S. House members are cruising to renomination. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, a member of the House GOP leadership Rep. Blake Farenthold, tea party freshman, R-Corpus Christi -- ousted Democrat Solomon Ortiz in 2010 by only a few

Source: Dallas Morning News (blog)
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05/29/12
Vote 2012

U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady likely winner over Larry Youngblood in District 8 race. With 76 percent of the vote in unofficial results, incumbent John Carter won the Republican nomination for U.S. District 31.

Source: impactnews
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05/29/12
Bell County Republican primary election results

U.S. representative, District 31: Incumbent John Carter received 6,671 votes or 83 percent while Eric Klingemann received 1,336 votes or 17 percent of the vote. State representative, District 55: Ralph Sheffield received 3,259 or 58 percent of the vote and

Source: Temple Daily Telegram
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05/29/12
Central Texas Votes, But Turnout Could Be Low

Bill Flores of Bryan faces George Hindman, and District 31 U.S. Rep. John Carter of Round Rock faces Eric Klingermann. And a newly drawn Central Texas congressional district that includes part of Bell County and all of Bosque, Coryell ...

Source: KWTX
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05/27/12
Q&A with Congressional District 17 candidate George W. Hindman: Challenger offers heady mix of science, fiscal sense

Texas was set to get one new district, which was ultimately the one where John Carter (of Round Rock) is congressman now. I considered running, then decided not to. John Carter had a strong name there. So I have been working with my own business during ...

Source: Waco Tribune-Herald
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05/26/12
Central Texans remember fallen heroes on Memorial Day weekend

After the parade the city held a memorial ceremony where several speakers, including Congressman John Carter, spoke about the national holiday. "This is about slain heroes from all generations," said Carter. "[Memorial Day] is a very sacred holiday.

Source: News Channel 25
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05/25/12
Harker Heights: Memorial Day Events Get Underway Saturday

Central Texas Congressman John Carter will participate in the parade and speak at the event. Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst will also be speaking. The ceremony will take place in front of the Memorial Monument, at 305 Miller's Crossing.

Source: KWTX
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

State Representative Joaquin Castro ... Texas's 31st Congressional District: John Carter (R), Killeen, Temple, Round Rock. President: Obama 43%, McCain 56% Governor: White 37%, Perry 58% Texas's 32nd Congressional District: Pete Sessions ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

State Representative Joaquin Castro ... Texas's 31st Congressional District: John Carter (R), Killeen, Temple, Round Rock. President: Obama 43%, McCain 56% Governor: White 37%, Perry 58% Texas's 32nd Congressional District: Pete Sessions ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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