The changes may be small, but what happened to a message Representative John Carter wanted to send those he represents has him up in arms.

The Republican representing Texas' 31st District says last month, he had set up a telephonic conference call to his constituents, a free service run through what's known as the Franking Commission which provides free communication to citizens.

When callers dial in, they hear a message from the representative stating what the subject is, but that message has to be approved by the Franking Commission.

Congressman Carter's call last month was on healthcare, and he says his introduction included the phrase, "House Democrats unveiled a government-run health care plan." Carter says Democrats on the Franking Commission refused to allow Carter's call to take place unless the phrase was changed to "the House majority unveiled a public option health care plan."

Carter says he's found 24 other representatives who have had language in their statements held up by Democrats.

Carter represented Bryan/College Station before redistricting in 2003, and now represents part of Robertson County and all of Milam County, among others.

The Washington News Observer recently conducted an interview with Rep. Carter, which is available below.