| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday October 01, 2023 ( 9 items ) |
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Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase Benefits for Online Student Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week introduced a new effort to increase housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online.
The bill, titled the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, would increase the monthly housing allowance (MHA) for veterans taking online classes during th
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Kelly Statement on U.S. Senator Menendez
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly issued the following statement on the indictment of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez:
"Senator Menendez has the same constitutional rights and presumption of innocence as any other American.
"However, serving as a U.S. Senator is a position of public trust. These are serious and alarming allegations of corruption and bribery involving his service in the United States Senate.
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Kelly, Cramer Introduce Bill to Ensure Federally Funded Water Projects are Completed On-Time and On-Budget
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve project delivery and reduce risk of default on federally financed water infrastructure projects. The Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act would require any primary contractor working on water infrastructure projects financed by federally guaranteed loans to hold a surety bond, which
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LESKO STATEMENT ON THE SPENDING REDUCTION AND BORDER SECURITY ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act:
"Today, I voted for the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act to ensure that the men and women defending our nation in the military and the Border Patrol are paid, while also advancing critical spen
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Local Officials Praise Ciscomani's Bill to Stiffen Federal Penalties on Smugglers
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Local Arizona officials are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani's (AZ-06) latest bill to stiffen federal penalties for smugglers involved in high-speed car chases with law enforcement. The proposed legislation would classify failure to yield as a felony and could lead to life sentences for smugglers if an officer is killed during such pursuits. You can find more information about the effort here
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Stanton Applauds New McCain Library at Arizona State University
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023:
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Rep. Greg Stanton released the following statement on plans to construct the John S. McCain III Library, a new 83,000 square foot facility near Papago Park.
"Defending liberty and democracy--abroad and at home--was Senator McCain's life's work, and the legacy he left future generations to build upon. It's only fitting that the McCain Library here at Arizona State University will i
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Stanton Renews Call for $4 Billion in Emergency Border Supplemental Funding After Last Shelter and Services Program Monies Allocated
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023:
Rep. Greg Stanton renewed his call for a vote on emergency border funding today as the last of the federal Shelter and Services Program funds ran dry.
Two Arizona communities received a combined $2.2 million under the last allocation. The funds reimburse communities for eligible costs associated with housing, transporting migrants awaiting immigration proceedings. Pima County Grants Manag
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Stanton, Ciscomani Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase Benefits for Online Student Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023:
U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week introduced a new effort to increase housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online.
The bill, titled the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, would increase the monthly housing allowance (MHA) for veterans taking online c
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WATCH: Sen. Kelly Joins Face the Nation to Discuss Impact of a Government Shutdown on Border Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
On Sunday, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CBS News' 'Face the Nation' to discuss the devastating impact of a government shutdown on Arizona's border. During the interview, Kelly highlighted how a government shutdown would compound problems at Arizona's southern border by hamstringing border patrol agents on the frontlines of the border crisis.
Click here to watch the clip.
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