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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2019 ( 18 items )  

House Oversight Committee Issues Testimony From FEMA Regional Administrator Fenton
SIMI VALLEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Robert J. Fenton, regional administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at a field hearing entitled "Courage Under Fire: Examining Government Preparedness and Response to Wildfires in California": "My name is Robert Fenton, and I am the Regional Administrator for the Region IX office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) located in Oakland, California. Our offi  more

Rep. Biggs Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Flores Settlement Agreement Announcement
GILBERT, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement: Today, the Trump administration announced plans to absolve the Flores Settlement Agreement, keeping families together in detention while continuing to provide quality care for illegal aliens. This decision eliminates a lucrative incentive for illegal entry into the United States by removing the requirement to release family units into our communities before their cases have been fully processed. Congressman  more

Rep. Grijalva Issues Statement on Final Rule to Upend Flores Settlement Agreement
TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement regarding the Homeland Security and Health and Human Services Departments joint final rule to overturn the Flores settlement agreement and allow for the indefinite incarceration of children and families: "The Trump Administration's latest action to indefinitely place children and their families in detention will further traumatize asylum seekers, including young children, and shows that his administration   more

Rep. Lesko Presents Sun City Resident With Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition
SUN CITY, Arizona, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Ken Fuellbier from the office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented Don Pipho, member of the Sun City Del Sol Rotary Club and Sun City resident, with Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition. Don has been a member of Rotary International for 50 years. "The Rotarian's primary motto is 'Service Above Self', and Don lives up to that motto," said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). "For 5  more

Rep. O'Halleran Hires New Dedicated Veterans Services Representative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: CASA GRANDE--This week, Congressman O'Halleran (AZ-01) welcomed Rudy Cota III to join his Casa Grande office as a Veterans Services Representative. "Our veterans served bravely, and when they return from defending our country, they deserve our support and respect," said Rep. O'Halleran. "I'm pleased that Rudy will be joining our team to serve Arizona veterans and ensure they receive the benefits and honor  more

Reps. Grijalva and Castro: Department of Labor's New Guidance on U and T Visas Will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers
TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-Tex.) and Raul M. Grijalva led 21 Members of Congress in a letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton of the Wage and Hour Division at the Department of Labor urging her to end new guidance issued by the department that would create unnecessary hurdles for immigrant workers who are seeking protections from human trafficking and other workplace abuses. U and T visas were created unde  more

Sen. McSally Announces New Air Force A-10 Contract
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that in response to her direct efforts, the Air Force has awarded a new contract to replace wings on over 100 A-10's. This contract will cover the remaining A-10's in need of wing replacements, allowing the fleet to fly well into the 2030's. "As a former A-10 pilot and commander of an A-10 squadron in combat, I know how critical the Warthog is to our mil  more

Sen. McSally Praises Huge Win for Arizona Ag Jobs, Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Following a months long effort, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today praised the new agreement reached by the Department of Commerce to settle a trade dispute regarding tomatoes imported from Mexico. Tomatoes are the single largest commodity imported through Nogales, with over 1.5 billion pounds imported each year, with an estimated value of close to $2 billion. "This new agreement will protect Ariz  more

Sen. McSally Urges Trump Administration Not to Impede Trade at Arizona Ports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) urged the Trump Administration to refrain from building additional inspection facilities at Arizona's ports of entry, which would drastically impede trade with the state's top trading partner. McSally led members of the Arizona delegation to express significant concerns regarding proposals by the General Services Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adm  more

Sen. Sinema Holds Roundtable Discussion With Northern Arizona Veterans and Northern Arizona VA Hospital
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Discussion topics included challenges veterans face accessing VA care and ensuring veterans receive the care they've earned * * * Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema held a roundtable discussion with veterans from northern Arizona, leaders of veterans service organizations, and representatives from the Northern Arizona VA Hospital to discuss current challenges veterans face when accessing   more

Sen. Sinema Honored for Work to Keep Arizona Seniors Healthy
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: The Brain Injury Alliance, Epilepsy Foundation, Arizona Myeloma Network, and Lupus Foundation honored Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema with the Partnership for Chronic Diseases Award for her work to keep Arizona seniors healthy. "I'm working across the aisle to reduce health care costs and increase accessibility to care for all Arizonans," said Sinema, a member of the Senate Aging Committee. A  more

Sen. Sinema Meets With Grand Canyon Acting Superintendent
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with Grand Canyon National Park Acting Superintendent Woody Smeck to discuss efforts to strengthen telecommunications services and infrastructure at the Grand Canyon. "The Grand Canyon draws thousands of people to Arizona, and up-to-date telecommunications services are critical for public safety. I'm partnering with Acting Superintendent Smeck to enhance cel  more

Sen. Sinema Tours Casa De Los Ninos, Discusses Her Paid Parental Leave Proposal
TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema toured Casa de los Ninos and met with staff and families that participate in the Nurse-Family Partnership program to discuss the positive impact their programs have on Arizona families. Sinema shared legislation she is working on in the Senate, including her paid parental leave proposal, to provide Arizona families the support they need. "Casa de los Ninos provid  more

Sen. Sinema Visits Northern Arizona Community Health Center
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema visited North Country Healthcare in Flagstaff and heard about challenges and opportunities facing providers and patients in northern Arizona. "Arizona suffers from primary care shortages across the state, especially in rural and Native American communities. We're finding new ways to ensure all Arizonans have access to quality, affordable health care," said Sinema.   more

Sen. Sinema Visits Yuma Border Patrol Station, Meets With Agents
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator discusses her commitment to fix broken immigration system, secure Arizona's border, and ensure migrants are treated fairly and humanely * * * Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema visited the Yuma Border Patrol Station and met with border patrol agents to discuss the challenges they face securing the border, ensuring fair and humane treatment of migrants, and quickly processing migrants seek  more

Sinema Brings 'Kyrsten Means Business' Tour to Flagstaff's W.L. Gore
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema brought her "Kyrsten Means Business" tour to W.L. Gore in Flagstaff to meet employees, tour the headquarters, and discuss opportunities and challenges facing its operations. "W.L. Gore employs nearly 3,000 Arizonans and has helped grow our state's economy for over 50 years. I'll keep working with them to fuel job creation and economic opportunities across Arizona,"   more

Sinema Gives Update on Senate Work, Pledges to Continue to Deliver for Arizonans at League of Arizona Cities & Towns Conference
TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema spoke at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference where she provided an update on her work in the Senate and pledged to continue to work with anyone to get things done for Arizonans. "It is an honor to serve Arizona in the Senate. By working with local leaders from across the state, and teaming up with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we are abl  more

Sinema Holds Town Hall With Marine Corps Sergeant Major & Marines Stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Sinema today joined Sergeant Major Porterfield, the senior enlisted leader for 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, for a tour and town hall at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to hear about the issues affecting the 4,000 Marines and their families stationed on base. "Our Marines put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure. I'm working with leaders like Colonel Suggs and Sergeant  more