| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Thursday September 26, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Compensate Communities Affected by Gold King Mine Disaster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced the Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act to help communities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona that were affected by the Gold King Mine disaster of 2015.
"The effects of the Gold King Mine disaster were felt far beyond the banks of the Animas River. The blowout hurt families, farmers, and outdoor recreation companies in
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Gallego Applauds FTC For Answering His Calls, Taking Action Against Predatory Rental Practices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is taking action against Invitation Homes, which owns nearly 9,000 homes in Arizona, for an array of unlawful actions against consumers. The action follows multiple letters Rep. Gallego has sent urging the Commission to take action on predatory, anticompetitive rental practices.
"From charging undisclosed junk fees to failing to provide basic maintena
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Rep. Ciscomani Issues Statement on House Passage of H.R. 9747, Continuing Appropriations & Extensions Act, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024:
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U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 to keep the government funded and working for the American people:
"As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to pursuing common sense solutions on the issues
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Rep. Gosar Lauds Committee Markup of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024:
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Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement after H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar that would provide expedited security screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program to severely injured or disabled veterans was marked up successfully in the Hou
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Sens. Kelly, Blackburn, Cornyn, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Stop School Bus Manufacturers Tied to Chinese Communist Party From Receiving Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Secure School Buses Act to ensure school bus manufacturers tied to foreign entities and countries of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), do not receive federal funding.
"The Clean School Bus Program has provided school districts in Arizona and throu
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Sinema to Arizona Chamber: As We Look to the Future, Arizona Needs Strong Leaders Who Can Do the Hard Work & Get Things Done
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release:
The senator highlighted her ongoing work expanding opportunities to build a bright, prosperous, and thriving future for Arizona businesses and families.
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema spoke to the Arizona Chamber of Commerce as part of the Chamber's semi-annual fly-in to D.C. about her work to deliver real, lasting solutions strengthening economic opportunities for the state.
"My values are Arizo
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