{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"AZ\" and year = 2013 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://gosar.house.gov/editorial/healthy-forests-key-averting-tragedies", "Healthy forests key to averting tragedies", "2013-12-29", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "When it comes to wildfires, recent years have proven devastating to Arizona and many of the western states. The tragic Yarnell Hill Fire, which claimed the lives of 19 elite Hotshot firefighters, is still a fresh and painful wound throughout Arizona. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Healthy forests key to averting tragedies By Paul Gosar When it comes to wildfires, recent years have proven devastating to Arizona and many of the western states. The tragic Yarnell Hill Fire, which claimed the lives of 19 elite Hotshot firefighters, is still a fresh and painful wound throughout Arizona. Fires in other western states like Colorado's Black Forest wildfire and California\u2019s Rim Fire also caused great destruction. We must ensure that we are doing everything we can to prevent future tragedies. Although it is impossible to prevent all fires, federal, state and local land management policies can make them less frequent and less intense when they burn. By maintaining healthy forests, we can improve public safety, save endangered species and put people back to work. As a rural Arizonan and a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am fighting for policies that facilitate more active forest management on federal lands. This means smarter spending and better, more effective tools to implement ecological health projects like the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) and the White Mountain Stewardship Project.\u00a0 Overgrown forests are susceptible to wildfire, so prevention starts with responsible thinning. Approximately 80 million acres of forest across the West are overgrown. There are now hundreds of trees per acre on lands that once contained only 10 to 25 trees per acre. Our budgets should prioritize wildfire prevention instead of focusing primarily on response. Although the need to suppress fires is never going to go away, we must shift our priority towards proactive management of our federal lands.\u00a0 My bipartisan legislation, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act, addresses many of these issues. It passed the House earlier this year as part of a larger forest health package, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and the Senate already held a hearing on it.\u00a0 My bill eliminates red tape, streamlines wildfire-prevention projects, improves local coordination and brings more accountability to the process. \u00a0It will expedite the review and approval process for thinning and grazing projects, so that wildfire-prevention projects can move forward quickly when the public is at-risk. It also gets the government out of the way and empowers the private sector to create rural jobs by resurrecting the timber industry, as loggers thin millions of acres of overgrown forests. Congress can fight fires on federal lands before they even start through pro-active land management policies like those included in my Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act. I\u2019m optimistic that Congress will enact comprehensive forest health legislation next year that will help prevent destructive wildfires as well as stimulate our rural economies. This op-ed appeared in the print edition of The Arizona Republic on December 29, 2013.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ccd5642e-829f-4b91-81ef-ff69a81ca47c", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR McCAIN ON THE GOVERNOR OF OKINAWA\u2019S DECISION TO SIGN LANDFILL PERMIT FOR FUTENMA REPLACEMENT FACILITY", "2013-12-27", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the Governor of Okinawa's decision to sign the landfill permit for construction of the Futenma replacement facility at Camp Schwab-Henoko Bay in Okinawa:\r\n\u201cGovernor Nakaima's decision to sign the landfill permit is a major achievement for  Okinawa, for Japan, and for the U.S.-Japan alliance \u2013 an achievement for which  Prime Minister Abe and his Administration also deserve much credit.\r\n\u201cAfter 17 years of hard work and setbacks, today's action paves the way for the  construction of the Futenma Replacement Facility at Camp Schwab, the  redeployment of U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and the  broader realignment of U.S. forces on Okinawa and in the Asia-Pacific region.\r\n\u201cIt is all the more important now for the Congress and the U.S. Department of  Defense to continue working together to ensure that the necessary military  plans and force requirements are in place to carry out and sustain the realignment  of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region. It is also essential, in this time  of constrained resources and increased scrutiny on spending, that the cost  estimates for this realignment be responsible and strictly adhered to over the  years ahead. I was pleased to continue working with my colleagues in the  Congress this year to make additional progress toward these goals in the Fiscal  Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act.\r\n\u201cThe U.S.-Japan alliance is the foundation of the enduring U.S. commitment to the  peace, prosperity, and freedom of the Asia-Pacific region. The United States  will continue to work with Japan and our other friends and allies to maintain a  favorable balance of power in this vital region. I commend Governor Nakaima and  Prime Minister Abe for bringing us one important step closer to achieving our  mutual vision of regional security.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=016a31a1-2028-41e6-af60-f56911edc0e4", "McCAIN APPLAUDS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE QUIET TECHNOLOGY AIRCRAFT AT GRAND CANYON", "2013-12-23", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on new incentives at Grand Canyon National Park to promote the use of quiet technology air tour aircraft:\r\n\u201cI applaud the Park Service for creating this new initiative to encourage the use of quiet-technology aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park. This is the first step toward meeting the requirement set by Congress to convert all aircraft at the Park to quiet technology in a way that protects tourism jobs and allows all visitors to enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. I\u2019m hopeful the Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration will soon implement more meaningful initiatives already under development, including improving access to popular flight corridors for quieter aircraft.\u201d\r\nAccording to a notice issued by the National Park Service, air tour fees will be reduced from $25 to $20 per flight for flights conducted using quiet technology aircraft.\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/20/rep-schweikert-president-obamas-press-conference-leadership-moment/", "Rep. Schweikert: President Obama\u2019s  Press Conference a Leadership Moment Opportunity to Provide Relief for Working Families", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 20, 2013\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) released the following statement ahead of President Obama\u2019s scheduled 2 p.m. press conference:\n\n\u201cMillions of working families are struggling to cope with the uncertainty created by the disastrous implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan. How can anyone realistically plan for the future when the President selectively and arbitrarily changes the rules every week?\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s press conference is a leadership moment opportunity for the President to provide relief and peace-of-mind to working families. At this point, the responsible and common-sense thing to do is support House Republican efforts to implement a one-year delay on Affordable Care Act mandates for all Americans.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-president-obamas-press-conference-leadership-moment", "Rep. Schweikert: President Obama's  Press Conference a Leadership Moment Opportunity to Provide Relief for Working Families", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C., December 20, 2013-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) released the following statement ahead of President Obama's scheduled 2 p.m. press conference: Millions of working families are struggling to cope with the uncertainty created by the disastrous implementation of the President's health care plan. How can anyone realistically plan for the future when the President selectively and arbitrarily changes the rules every week? Today's press conference is a leadership moment opportunity for the President to provide relief and peace-of-mind to working families. At this point, the responsible and common-sense thing to do is support House Republican efforts to implement a one-year delay on Affordable Care Act mandates for all Americans.  ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301215135/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=554", "REP. DAVID SCHWEIKERT: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PRESS CONFERENCE A LEADERSHIP MOMENT OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C., December 20, 2013-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) released the following statement ahead of President Obama\u2019s scheduled 2 p.m. press conference:\n\n\t\u201cMillions of working families are struggling to cope with the uncertainty created by the disastrous implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan.\u00a0 How can anyone realistically plan for the future when the President selectively and arbitrarily changes the rules every week?\n\n\t\u201cToday\u2019s press conference is a leadership moment opportunity for the President to provide relief and peace-of-mind to working families.\u00a0 At this point, the responsible and common-sense thing to do is support House Republican efforts to implement a one-year delay on Affordable Care Act mandates for all Americans.\u201d\n\n\t\u00a0\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=146fee75-56cd-49ed-bd35-af24ab3d6552", "PROVISION PASSES DOUBLING LARGE AIR TANKER FLEET TO FIGHT WILDFIRES", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 Last night the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, which includes language by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) transferring 22 military aircraft to the Forest Service for battling major wildfires.\r\n\u201cThis is a real step forward in replenishing the Forest Service\u2019s dwindling air tanker fleet, which is critically important to fighting wildfires,\u201d said Senator McCain. \u201cThis year\u2019s wildfire season burned millions of acres across the West and brought tragedy to Arizona with the loss of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in the Yarnell Hill Fire. Wildfire suppression aircraft are vital to protecting human life and property. Congress must do more to restore the Forest Service air tanker fleet, but this transfer will boost their ability to fight wildfires.\u201d\r\n\u201cI am pleased the amendment I cosponsored with Senator McCain to transfer seven HC-130 H planes from the Coast Guard to the Forest Service was included in the defense authorization bill that passed the Senate last night,\u201d said Senator Feinstein. \u201cThese seven plans combined can carry over 21,000 gallons of water or fire retardant to help combat dangerous forest fires. Given California\u2019s worsening risk of forest fires \u2013 as evidenced by the ongoing Pfeiffer Fire near Big Sur \u2013 this transfer is a critical step to help address our ability to defend forests and communities from the threat of wildfires.\u201d\r\nEvery year, millions of acres are destroyed by wildfires across the western United States. While aircraft are vital to the Forest Service\u2019s ability to fight wildfires, the aviation fleet owned by the Forest Service has become seriously degraded. A U.S. Government Accountability Office report released in August warns that the number of Forest Service large air tankers (LATs) has dropped from 44 aircraft in 2003 to just 8 aircraft in 2013. \u00a0\r\nUnder the Defense bill passed last night, seven surplus HC-130H Hercules aircraft will be sent to the Forest Service as LATs and fifteen C-23B Sherpa aircraft will serve as smokejumper and cargo transports. The transfer of the HC-130H aircraft nearly doubles the number of LATs operated by the Forest Service today.\r\nThe tanker capacity of the HC-130H is 3,000-4,000 gallons per aircraft and each aircraft will be structurally reinforced by the U.S. Air Force to extend their operational lifetime to about 10 years, according to the Forest Service.\u00a0In 2012, Senator McCain authored a similar provision in the Defense Authorization bill calling for the transfer seven C-27J Spartan aircraft to the Forest Service as medium-sized 1,500-gallon air tankers. The language in this year\u2019s Defense bill swaps out these C-27J for the larger HC-130H after the U.S. Coast Guard offered the Forest Service those aircraft in exchange for the C-27Js.\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=682e0ab8-f55d-4e15-b750-874dabc1f4e1", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON PASSAGE OF THE FY 2014 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate last night:\r\n\u201cI am pleased that the Senate has finally passed the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and urge President Obama to sign this important legislation into law as soon as possible.\r\n\u201cAs I remarked multiple times on the Senate floor, I have been deeply frustrated by Majority Leader Reid\u2019s repeated delays in allowing the Senate to debate and pass the NDAA. The Armed Services Committee reported out the bill to the full Senate in June and the Senate could have taken up the bill at anytime thereafter. Our delay in acting on this bill is another indicator of the failed legislative process which has become the norm in Washington. The current fiscal year began three months ago, and the NDAA is but the first \u2013 and likely only \u2013 authorization bill that will be passed this year. That record alone demonstrates an abrogation of our Congressional responsibilities. Moreover, the Senate has failed to pass any new appropriations bills and is instead relying on a continuing appropriations resolution. This collective abrogation of responsibility has caused budgetary chaos in the rest of government, especially at the Department of Defense, and wasted untold billions of tax dollars. The disservice we, as a result, have visited on our men and women in uniform \u2013 and our taxpaying constituents \u2013 when we fail to authorize and appropriate in a timely way, is unacceptable and should serve as a source of shame and embarrassment.\r\n\u201cDespite the flawed legislative process imposed by Leader Reid, which also limited our opportunity to publicly debate and amend this bill, Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin and Ranking Member Jim Inhofe should be congratulated for their diligence in constructing a strong bill and working so closely together to see it through. It contains many provisions that I particularly support, including those that:\r\n \r\nStrengthen sexual assault prevention programs, improve the military\u2019s sexual assault response program and hold commanders and senior leaders accountable;\r\n \r\n \r\nImprove the handling of terrorist detainees and move toward finally closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba;\r\n \r\n \r\nProvide authorities for bonuses, special duty and incentive pay to service members;\r\n \r\n \r\nProvide security assistance funding authority to foreign nations \u2013 one of the most effective means of addressing the global terrorist threat;\r\n \r\n \r\nProvide authority to ensure adequate funding for the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons;\r\n \r\n \r\nProvide additional oversight for the Navy\u2019s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Gerald R. Ford Class Aircraft Carrier, and dozens of major defense acquisition programs. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding for the next multi-ship buy of LCS until the Navy and the Department of Defense deliver to Congress certain reports and certifications, including that the ships will meet the requirements of combatant commanders;\r\n \r\n \r\nProvide for the transfer of 22 military aircraft to the Forest Service for battling major wildfires.\r\n \r\n\u201cThe failure to have an appropriate process by which Congress could fully debate and amend this vital legislation was a debacle that should not be repeated next year. I encourage Leader Reid to work with members of both parties next year to give this legislation the time and attention it deserves, so that Congress can meet our most basic responsibilities to our men and women in uniform.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=bd9ce5c1-41c8-4039-b551-c5784bc30566", "SENATOR JOHN McCAIN AND CONGRESSMAN PETER KING WRITE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA URGING POSTHUMOUS PARDON FOR JACK JOHNSON", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Congressman Peter King (NY-02) today wrote a letter to President Obama asking him to grant a long-overdue presidential pardon to the late Jack Johnson, the world\u2019s first African American heavyweight boxing champion, who was unjustly convicted under the Mann Act in 1913 for transporting his white girlfriend across state lines. In 2009, the U.S. Congress unanimously approved a resolution supporting a posthumous pardon for Mr. Johnson.\u00a0\r\n\r\nDecember 20, 2013\r\nThe Honorable Barack Obama\r\nThe President of the United States of America\r\nThe White House\r\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW\r\nWashington, DC 20500\r\n\r\nDear Mr. President,\r\nWe are writing on the behalf of the members of the United States Congress who in 2009 unanimously approved a resolution, S.CON.RES.29, supporting a posthumous pardon for Jack Johnson. As you know, Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight Boxing Champion, was unjustly convicted under the Mann Act in 1913 for transporting his white girlfriend across state lines.\r\nPer your response to our last letter to you on Jack Johnson, we are aware that presidential pardons are rarely issued on a posthumous basis. We are, however, also aware that the idea of a posthumous pardon is not without precedent, given President Clinton\u2019s pardon of Henry O. Flipper in 1999 and President Bush\u2019s pardon of Charles Winters in 2008.\r\nWe ask you today in the 100th year after Jack Arthur Johnson\u2019s racially motivated conviction that you grant him a much overdue presidential pardon. We appreciate your consideration of this request and we look forward to your response.\r\nSincerely,\r\nSenator John McCain\r\nCongressman Peter King\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/19/house-committee-epa-proposed-co2-mandates-ignore-science-concerns/", "House Committee to EPA : Proposed CO2 Mandates Ignore Science Concerns", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 19, 2013.\u2014Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today expressing concerns with \u201cthe Agency\u2019s consistent attempts to avoid transparency \" in rushing to release proposed rules mandating the capture and storage of carbon from power plant emissions while major concerns from the scientific community remain unresolved.\n\nThe Work Group showed that EPA rushed ahead with its costly power plant proposal without waiting for the advice of its independent science advisors and that the underlying science lacked adequate peer review,\u201d the letter reads.\n\nThe EPA\u2019s proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) mandate that power plants implement a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system to remove carbon from carbon dioxide emissions. The rules also impose new regulatory burdens on businesses who would use the CO2 as a supply stream for gas injection operations in enhanced oil recovery(EOR) operations. Questions about impacts of long-term storage of such emissions remain unanswered and members of the Science Advisory Board have raised concerns about inadequate peer review of the EPA\u2019s studies.\n\n\u201cThe new mandates in the NSPS rule will create regulatory burdens and litigation risks that could make carbon dioxide from power plants no longer economically viable for use in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations,\u201d wrote committee members. But since EOR is currently the only way to comply with the new power plant rule, this would impede both the practical operation of the rule and erect unnecessary barriers to the use of EOR. As you know, the Committee has already raised concerns with the Agency\u2019s premature declaration of \u201cadequate demonstration\u201d of CCS under the Clean Air Act; unintended burdens on EOR further complicate the analysis.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe EPA would impose new regulatory burdens while ignoring the advice of the scientific community and dismissing facts that are inconvenient to their position,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cThat\u2019s bad policy-making that could result in lost jobs and higher electricity costs for Arizonans.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter can be read here.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/19/rep-schweikert-announces-january-mobile-office-hours/", "Rep. Schweikert Announces January Mobile Office Hours", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 19, 2013.\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces January Mobile Office Hours for Arizona\u2019s 6th District.\n\nConstituents of Congressional District 6 are invited to visit with district office staff and voice questions or feedback. Constituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft.\n\nMobile Office Hours with Schweikert Constituent Services Staff\n\nGoelet AC Beuf Community Center | 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027\n\nFriday, January 10th, 2014 from 11:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM\n\nAppaloosa Library | 7377 East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255\n\nWednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4:00 PM \u2013 5:30 PM\n\nABCO Recycling & Shredding Service | 21628 North Second Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027\n\nSaturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM\n\nConstituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/19/rep-schweikert-white-house-nsa-review-panel-fallss-short-protecting/", "Rep. Schweikert: White House NSA Review Panel Fallss Short of Protecting Americans", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 19, 2013\u2014Recommendations made by the White House\u2019s Review Board on Intelligence and Communications Technologies within the National Security Agency (NSA) \u201cfall short\u201d according to Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ).\n\n\u201cThe recommendations of the President\u2019s review board to reform NSA is a positive step forward but fall short of protecting Americans\u2019 constitutional rights of privacy and ending the government\u2019s massive surveillance program\u201d said Schweikert. Just a few days ago the U.S. District Court ruled the collection of metadata from our citizens is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment.\n\n\u201cThe review board\u2019s recommendations continue to chip away at the Fourth Amendment and our constitutional rights to privacy by suggesting metadata collection continue under a third party\u2019s oversight,\u201d said Schweikert, original cosponsor of the USA Freedom Act. I believe there is a strong need for legislative action to combat this breach of trust and the USA Freedom Act is a strong option towards transparency and reform.\u201d\n\nThe USA Freedom Act includes provisions that end the bulk metadata collection, reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and increase transparency. Rep. Schweikert was the first member of the Arizona Delegation to be an original co-sponsor of this effort to curb inappropriate intelligence gathering of private American citizens\u2019 communications and to protect and defend their civil liberties.\n\nThe full text of the USA Freedom Act can be read here.\n\nThe full NSA Review Board Recommendations can be read here.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202) 680- 9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-committee-epa-proposed-co2-mandates-ignore-science-concerns", "House Committee to EPA : Proposed CO2 Mandates Ignore Science Concerns", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 19, 2013.Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today expressing concerns with the Agency's consistent attempts to avoid transparency \" in rushing to release proposed rules mandating the capture and storage of carbon from power plant emissions while major concerns from the scientific community remain unresolved. The Work Group showed that EPA rushed ahead with its costly power plant proposal without waiting for the advice of its independent science advisors and that the underlying science lacked adequate peer review, the letter reads. The EPA's proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) mandate that power plants implement a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system to remove carbon from carbon dioxide emissions. The rules also impose new regulatory burdens on businesses who would use the CO2 as a supply stream for gas injection operations in enhanced oil recovery(EOR) operations. Questions about impacts of long-term storage of such emissions remain unanswered and members of the Science Advisory Board have raised concerns about inadequate peer review of the EPA's studies.  The new mandates in the NSPS rule will create regulatory burdens and litigation risks that could make carbon dioxide from power plants no longer economically viable for use in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations, wrote committee members. But since EOR is currently the only way to comply with the new power plant rule, this would impede both the practical operation of the rule and erect unnecessary barriers to the use of EOR. As you know, the Committee has already raised concerns with the Agency's premature declaration of adequate demonstration of CCS under the Clean Air Act; unintended burdens on EOR further complicate the analysis. The EPA would impose new regulatory burdens while ignoring the advice of the scientific community and dismissing facts that are inconvenient to their position, said Schweikert. That's bad policy-making that could result in lost jobs and higher electricity costs for Arizonans. The full text of the letter can be read here. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-announces-january-mobile-office-hours", "Rep. Schweikert Announces January Mobile Office Hours", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,December 19, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces January Mobile Office Hours for Arizona's 6th District. Constituents of Congressional District 6 are invited to visit with district office staff and voice questions or feedback. Constituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft.  Mobile Office Hours with Schweikert Constituent Services Staff Goelet AC Beuf Community Center| 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Friday, January 10th, 2014 from 11:00 AM  12:30 PM   Appaloosa Library| 7377 East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4:00 PM  5:30 PM  ABCO Recycling & Shredding Service| 21628 North Second Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM  11:00 AM  Constituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411. ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-white-house-nsa-review-panel-fallss-short-protecting", "Rep. Schweikert: White House NSA Review Panel Fallss Short of Protecting Americans", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 19, 2013Recommendations made by the White House's Review Boardon Intelligence and Communications Technologieswithin the National Security Agency (NSA) fall short according to Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ). The recommendations of the President's review board to reform NSA is a positive step forward but fall short of protecting Americans' constitutional rights of privacy and ending the government's massive surveillance program said Schweikert. Just a few days ago the U.S. District Court ruled the collection of metadata from our citizens is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. The review board's recommendations continue to chip away at the Fourth Amendment and our constitutional rights to privacy by suggesting metadata collection continue under a third party's oversight, said Schweikert, original cosponsor of the USA Freedom Act. I believe there is a strong need for legislative action to combat this breach of trust and the USA Freedom Act is a strong option towards transparency and reform. The USA Freedom Act includes provisions that end the bulk metadata collection, reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and increase transparency. Rep. Schweikert was the first member of the Arizona Delegation to be an original co-sponsor of this effort to curb inappropriate intelligence gathering of private American citizens' communicationsand to protect and defendtheir civil liberties. The full text of the USA Freedom Act can be readhere. The full NSA Review Board Recommendations can be readhere.  ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202) 680- 9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301190740/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=552", "HOUSE COMMITTEE TO EPA: PROPOSED CO2 MANDATES IGNORE SCIENCE CONCERNS", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,\u00a0December 19, 2013.\u2014Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today expressing concerns with \u201cthe Agency\u2019s consistent attempts to avoid transparency \" in rushing to release proposed rules mandating the capture and storage of carbon from power plant emissions while major concerns from the scientific community remain unresolved.\u00a0\n\n\tThe Work Group showed that EPA rushed ahead with its costly power plant proposal without waiting for the advice of its independent science advisors and that the underlying science lacked adequate peer review,\u201d the letter reads.\n\n\tThe EPA\u2019s proposed New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) mandate that power plants implement a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system to remove carbon from carbon dioxide emissions.\u00a0 The rules also impose new regulatory burdens on businesses who would use the CO2 as a supply stream for gas injection \u00a0operations in enhanced oil recovery(EOR) operations. Questions about impacts of long-term storage of such emissions remain unanswered and members of the Science Advisory Board have raised concerns about inadequate peer review of the EPA\u2019s studies. \u00a0\n\n\t\u201cThe new mandates in the NSPS rule will create regulatory burdens and litigation risks that could make carbon dioxide from power plants no longer economically viable for use in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations,\u201d wrote committee members.\u00a0 But since EOR is currently the only way to comply with the new power plant rule, this would impede both the practical operation of the rule and erect unnecessary barriers to the use of EOR.\u00a0 As you know, the Committee has already raised concerns with the Agency\u2019s premature declaration of \u201cadequate demonstration\u201d of CCS under the Clean Air Act; unintended burdens on EOR further complicate the analysis.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cThe EPA would impose new regulatory burdens while ignoring the advice of the scientific community and dismissing facts that are inconvenient to their position,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cThat\u2019s bad policy-making that could result in lost jobs and higher electricity costs for Arizonans.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\tThe full text of the letter can be read here.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301221558/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=542", "REP. SCHWEIKERT ANNOUNCES JANUARY MOBILE OFFICE HOURS", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,\u00a0December 19, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces January Mobile Office Hours for Arizona\u2019s 6th District.\n\n\tConstituents of Congressional District 6 are invited to visit with district office staff and voice questions or feedback. Constituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft.\n\n\t\u00a0\n\n\tMobile Office Hours with Schweikert Constituent Services Staff\n\n\tGoelet AC Beuf Community Center\u00a0| 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027\n\n\tFriday, January 10th, 2014 from 11:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM  \n\t\u00a0\n\n\tAppaloosa Library\u00a0| 7377 East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255\n\n\tWednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4:00 PM \u2013 5:30 PM\n\n\t\u00a0\n\n\tABCO Recycling & Shredding Service\u00a0| 21628 North Second Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027\n\n\tSaturday, January 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM\n\n\t\u00a0\n\n\tConstituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=d6d9cc71-bfdd-4c18-b6d3-e79621f6a4c6", "Sen. Flake Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Help Reduce Wildfire Risks", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today applauded passage of the Stewardship Contracting Reauthorization and Improvement Act (S. 1300) out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.\r\nThe bill, which was sponsored by Flake and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), is designed to extend federal agencies\u2019 authority to enter into forest stewardship contracts that would help them reduce wildfire risks.\r\nThe legislation, which had bipartisan support, also includes improvements to the stewardship program that would help agencies treat larger areas of our forests. It is co-sponsored by Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY), Max Baucus (D-MT), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Dean Heller (R-NV), James Risch (R-ID), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Tom Udall (D-NM).\r\n\"We must use every resource at our disposal to prevent wildfires. Stewardship contracting and the partnerships it creates help restore Arizona\u2019s forests, reduce the risk of out-of-control wildfires and protect rural communities. These success stories should be allowed to continue,\u201d said Flake. \u201cToday\u2019s committee action marks an important step in keeping the firefighting toolbox full, and I urge the Senate to consider action on this bill as soon as possible.\u201d\r\nS. 1300 will grant the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) flexibility when holding funds in reserve to cover the costs of cancelled contracts. Typically, the federal government must hold in reserve the full amount of the contract for the agreement\u2019s duration, which can last up to 10 years. This requirement can serve as an impediment to long-term contracts that are often used to reduce wildfire risks.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=f0e6730c-a370-4c1f-800d-f131be784b11", "Sen. Flake Discusses Free Trade, Need for Trade Promotion Authority", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on Wednesday delivered the following remarks at the American Enterprise Institute on the benefits of free trade and the need for trade promotion authority.\r\nVideo of Sen. Flake\u2019s remarks can be seen here.\r\n  Congress & Trade Promotion Authority: A Critical Tool for Critical Gains  U.S. SEN. JEFF FLAKE   DEC. 18, 2013\r\nThank you, Arthur, for that warm welcome, and thanks to AEI for all that you do to promote limited government and economic freedom.   \u00a0  With that in mind, I\u2019m honored to be here this morning to talk about free trade and trade promotion authority.  \u00a0  Let me just say it would be great if legislation reducing trade barriers could seamlessly move through Congress without tailored rules, but let\u2019s get real for a moment: We couldn\u2019t even move a short-term spending resolution without shutting down the government for weeks.  \u00a0  Bilateral and regional trade agreements are both more complex and more essential than ever for economic competitiveness. Trade Promotion Authority is the only way to go.   \u00a0  But before we talk about TPA, let me just say that anyone who has gone from a seat in the House to a seat in the Senate will tell you that the best thing about the move is a six-year term.   \u00a0  That said, the next best thing about being in the Senate is the opportunity to have influence on a host of issues, including those outside the jurisdiction of your committees.   \u00a0  ***  \u00a0  I haven\u2019t served on either the Ways & Means Committee in the House or the Finance Committee in the Senate, but I\u2019ve relished any chance to increase trade opportunities.   \u00a0  I\u2019ve consistently voted for free trade agreements, and I\u2019ve joined with others in trying to expand trade with countries, for example, like Cuba.  \u00a0  I\u2019m often asked what motivates me, a senator from Arizona, to get involved with Cuba. Well, I once took a poll among Cuban Americans in Arizona about my Cuba policy, and both of them said, move right ahead.  \u00a0  In truth, I\u2019ve long been convinced that if we really wanted to shake things up in Cuba, we ought to export something to that island we have an abundance of: college kids on spring break. The Castro brothers may have no choice but to waive the white flag.  \u00a0  I\u2019ve also pushed to hold our feet to the fire on international trade commitments in order to protect the gains we\u2019ve made and ensure the potential for more.   \u00a0  You have to look no further than the Brazilian cotton case to see how wayward and sit-com-esque our trade antics can become.  \u00a0  Like the swallows to Capistrano, around September or October every even year, we tend to see an increase in pandering on trade issues. Let\u2019s face it:\u00a0 There is little chance of positive outcomes when trade decisions are made in the months just before November of an election year.  \u00a0  The best-case scenario is that Congress will turn its attention to trade in the next few months, before we get close to the midterms.\u00a0   \u00a0  ****\r\nIt makes sense now to blow the dust off some of the reasons many of us get excited about reducing barriers to trade.   \u00a0  Increasing free trade levels the playing field for U.S. companies. It increases competition. And it increases access to foreign markets with all the attendant benefits.   \u00a0  This last point is vital. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 80 percent of the purchasing power and 95 percent of the world\u2019s consumers are outside U.S. borders. Ninety-two percent of the world\u2019s economic growth is also outside of U.S. borders.  \u00a0  I am reminded of a comment on agricultural exports that former Congressman Cal Dooley made at an event like this.   \u00a0  He said, in essence, that if we look at the full grocery carts rolling out of supermarkets coast to coast, it is hard to imagine that U.S. agriculture can sell that much more to American consumers.  \u00a0  He\u2019s right. Export markets are our growth markets.  \u00a0  Lowering trade barriers and allowing reciprocal access to our market also provides for lower-cost imports, boosting the purchasing power of U.S. consumers.   \u00a0  While low-cost imported consumer goods are usually the focus, it is estimated that half of U.S. imports are actually inputs for U.S. production.   \u00a0  Imports not only stretch dollars for consumers at the cash register but cheaper inputs also allow U.S. industries to be more globally competitive.  \u00a0  According to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. is \u201cthe world's largest economy and the largest exporter and importer of goods and services,\u201d exporting more than $2.2 trillion in goods and services last year.   \u00a0  A U.S. Chamber official recently noted in Roll Call that nearly half of U.S. exports go to our free trade agreement partners, and that these countries make up just one-tenth of the world\u2019s economy.   \u00a0  Let me repeat that: Half of U.S. exports go to our free trade agreement partners, and these countries make up just one-tenth of the world\u2019s economy.   \u00a0  According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the U.S. ranks near the top of the list of countries whose exporters face the highest tariffs. There is certainly room to do better here.  \u00a0  A 2010 study prepared by the Business Roundtable found that 38 million jobs \u2013 one in five jobs in the United States \u2013 are supported by trade.   \u00a0  Now, if you are like me, you cringe whenever you hear an elected official talk about \"creating\" jobs. In my view, my job as an elected official is to help provide the private sector with the tools and opportunities needed for job creation.   \u00a0  Free trade is one of those critical tools.\r\n***  \u00a0  To wax parochial for a moment, this issue really hits close to home for those of us representing border states.   \u00a0  In recent years, Mexico has been the U.S.\u2019s third-largest trading partner, and the second-largest export market. According to the Arizona-Mexico Commission, Arizona\u2019s ports of entry serve as gateways for $26 billion in U.S.-Mexican trade annually, and Arizona benefits from more than $13 billion in bilateral trade with Mexico every year.  \u00a0  So, when free trade expands economic freedom, spurs competition, raises productivity, facilitates job creation and increases the standard of living for all countries that embrace it, why is the path forward so difficult?  \u00a0  If this job has taught me anything, it\u2019s that you often have to separate your predictions from your preferences. My preference is that a big, global light bulb will go off and everyone will miraculously see the benefits of removing all tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade.  \u00a0  However, my prediction is that real gains in trade liberalization will only occur through the approval of bilateral and regional free trade agreements.  \u00a0  Just how unlikely is it that meaningful trade agreements can be concluded without Trade Promotion Authority?  \u00a0  Consider this: It has really only happened once. The implementing legislation for the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement was approved by Congress without TPA, but this agreement had more to do with security and geopolitical concerns in the region than commercial significance.  \u00a0  Again, we've got to have TPA.  \u00a0  ***  \u00a0  Looking forward, there are reasons to be optimistic on trade.   \u00a0  In what has been an otherwise-lackluster trade agenda from the administration, the president has committed the U.S. to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership \u2013 the T-P-P \u2013 negotiations.  \u00a0  Those participating in the talks are shooting for a \u201chigh standard\u201d free trade agreement. Its successful approval would yield the largest regional FTA the U.S. has ever been a part of, and would provide increased access to critical Asia-Pacific markets for U.S. businesses at a crucial time.   \u00a0  In addition, negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership \u2013 the T-T-I-P agreement \u2013 with the European Union have begun.   \u00a0  Simply put, without the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority, it is difficult to foresee a credible scenario where we will be part of these trade agreements when they are concluded.  \u00a0  My time in the Senate has been a lesson in the importance of leverage, and that\u2019s just what TPA provides our negotiators.   \u00a0  We are able to cut better deals when our partner nations have some sense that our negotiators can actually deliver what they put on the table, instead of having to bounce back and forth between Congress and the negotiations to see what will fly.   \u00a0  Just think of your own experience: Even the simplest form of haggling would become laughably cumbersome if the person you were haggling with was just an intermediary for 535 people, all of whom have their own thoughts and opinions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\n***  \u00a0  Those who oppose renewing TPA often offer the canard that it is somehow inconsistent with the Constitution and cedes Congress\u2019 constitutional authority to the executive branch.   \u00a0  Let\u2019s be clear here: The Constitution clearly accords the Executive Branch \u2013 not Congress \u2013 the role of negotiating treaties with foreign countries.   \u00a0  Similarly, there is no dispute that the authority to \u201cregulate commerce\u201d and \u201clay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises\u201d lies with Congress.   \u00a0  Free trade agreements involve a dovetailing of the responsibilities of the Congress and the Executive Branch. TPA makes this possible.  \u00a0  The so-called \u201cfast track\u201d authority that comes with legislation implementing free trade agreements is often in the spotlight in any discussion about TPA. This provides for limited floor debate and no possibility for amendments, essentially allowing Congress an up-or-down vote.   \u00a0  TPA does not force Congress to cede authority to the executive branch. If anything, it provides Congress with a means of setting the parameters for discussions with foreign governments.\u00a0\r\nCongress maintains the ultimate authority to approve any necessary legislation, as well as change its own rules as it sees fit.  \u00a0  Among some congressional Democrats, opposition to TPA renewal \u2013 or anything that advances a pro-trade agenda for that matter \u2013 is predictable. On my side of the aisle, Republicans need to resist the temptation to buy the misleading narrative that TPA would simply give away the store to the Obama administration.   \u00a0  Don\u2019t get me wrong: This administration is not making it easy.\u00a0 But I think a recent Wall Street Journal editorial put it pretty well:  \u00a0  \u201cAs for Republicans, distaste for Mr. Obama isn\u2019t enough to justify opposition to trade pacts that would raise U.S. living standards.\u201d  \u00a0  Frankly, Republicans have to do some impressive mental gymnastics to get to a place where opposing Trade Promotion Authority is consistent with our philosophy.   \u00a0  But if we Republicans just can\u2019t resist the temptation to make it an \u201cus versus them, shirts and skins\u201d Beltway game, we ought to be touting the fact that TPA expired in 2007, and it\u2019s taken this administration this long to get serious about renewing it.\u00a0   \u00a0  Let me emphasize that I am in no way advocating that Congress simply rubberstamp whatever Trade Promotion Authority proposal the White House might put forward.  \u00a0  TPA should be carefully considered and thoroughly vetted. It would also be my preference that TPA not become the Christmas tree on which all trade-related or non-trade-related provisions are hung.   \u00a0  ***  \u00a0  Let me stress again that the road to TPA will not be smooth or easy.  \u00a0  Those who traditionally oppose free trade are already lining up to recite the same tired arguments. Some new to Congress \u2013 and this is a large number since TPA was last passed more than a decade ago \u2013may be reluctant to take any action or cast a vote that might be perceived as giving the president undue authority, or giving the other party a victory so close to midterm elections.  \u00a0  But the bottom line is this: Congress cannot sit idly by and watch as America is left by the side of the road while other countries go full speed ahead toward greater market access and opportunity.  \u00a0  According to officials at the U.S. Chamber, almost 400 free trade agreements are in place around the globe. More than 100 agreements are yet to be signed, but are being discussed among other countries.   \u00a0  While many of these agreements lack substance, some of them DO deny U.S. exporters access to valuable markets.  \u00a0  By way of comparison, the U.S. has free trade agreements currently in place with fewer than two-dozen countries. We\u2019ve got some catching up to do.  \u00a0  ***  \u00a0  In closing, it is said that no man is an island. (I know a few things about islands, having marooned myself on a few of them.)\u00a0   \u00a0  This much I can tell you: While there may be island nations, no nation that wants economic growth and prosperity can be an island unto itself when it comes to trade and commerce.  \u00a0  It\u2019s up to those of us who know and understand this axiom \u2013 those who understand the benefits of free trade \u2013 to take advantage of this TPA window before it closes.\u00a0   \u00a0  There\u2019s no time like the present.  \u00a0  Thank you for having me here today.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=e63d5e9c-b080-4ab0-aaae-fc54929fdc9d", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR McCAIN REGARDING PUTIN REMARKS ON POSSIBLE KHODORKOVSKY PARDON", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement on Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s remarks today that he may pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky:\r\n\u201cRussian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s announcement today that he may pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is surprising and welcome news. Mr. Khodorkovsky\u2019s decade of political imprisonment has become symbolic of Russia\u2019s culture of corruption, impunity, and injustice under President Putin. It is long past time for Mr. Khodorkovsky to have his freedom back.\r\n\u201cThis announcement follows the Russian parliament\u2019s approval of an amnesty law that could clear the way for the early release of hundreds of other political prisoners. These actions are an important step in addressing the demands of the Russian people for better governance and accountability.\r\n\u201cLet us hope that these measures are an indication that the Government of Russia is looking to undertake serious judicial reform. It is unacceptable to intimidate and coerce political opponents through the manipulation of state institutions and the legal system. Justice must be done, but it should be carried out in ways that protect the basic rights of citizens and strengthen the rule of law.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=f85d0287-b3a1-48bf-a554-232797f9d07a", "REMARKS BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON UKRAINE AT THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on Ukraine at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C.:\r\n\u201cThank you, Fred, for that kind introduction. And thank you for the wise advice and counsel that you always provide me on transatlantic issues.\r\n\u201cI want to thank Fred, and my friend Damon Wilson, for inviting me here today. Under the leadership of Fred, Damon, and others, the Atlantic Council has transformed itself in recent years into one of the premier intellectual leaders on foreign policy and national security \u2013 not just on transatlantic but global issues.\r\n\u201cAs you know, I traveled last weekend to Ukraine with my friend and fellow member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. We met with senior government officials, including President Yanukovich; the major opposition leaders; members of civil society, including the daughter of Yulia Tymoshenko; many of the so-called oligarchs; Ukrainian youth and students; and some of the hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators in the Maidan.\r\n\u201cIn all of my many years and travels abroad, I have never seen anything like what we witnessed last weekend in Ukraine. On Saturday night, we stood in the Trade Union building overlooking the Maidan while roughly a quarter of a million Ukrainians cheered and jumped up and down in a sea of sparkling cell phones. On Sunday, when we addressed the crowd, it was estimated to be as many as a million people. There were Ukrainians of all walks of life, men and women, young and old, from all parts of the country. There were Ukrainian veterans of the Soviet war in Afghanistan helping to protect the demonstrators and securing our passage through the crowd. And as we spoke, thousands interrupted us with cheers of, \u2018Thank you, USA!\u2019 It was one of the most moving experiences I have ever had.\r\n\u201cSenator Murphy and I did not go to Ukraine to interfere in its internal affairs or to favor one leader, or group, or party over another \u2013 but rather to support the peaceful aspirations of all Ukrainians and to affirm their sovereign right to determine the future of their independent nation by themselves, in freedom.\r\n\u201cObviously, the major development since we returned was Russia\u2019s decision to purchase about $15 billion in Ukrainian bonds and reduce the price of gas it sells to Ukraine \u2013 an estimated annual savings of $2-3 billion. This was a big deal, to be sure, but we need to recognize a few things about Russia\u2019s financial intervention.\r\n\u201cFirst, all of this Russian money will not solve Ukraine\u2019s structural economic and political problems. It will at best postpone them, and likely exacerbate them. By most estimates, President Yanukovich has bought about a year before Ukraine is once again staring down the barrel of an economic crisis. We can all hope he uses this time wisely to address the sources of this looming crisis \u2013 namely, Ukraine\u2019s mounting debt burden, unsustainable currency peg, and large distortive energy subsidies \u2013 as the IMF has insisted. Somehow I doubt it. More likely, President Yanukovich will just kick the can down the road, and when the Russian money runs out in a year, Ukraine will again be facing all of the same problems it is now.\r\n\u201cWe also need to recognize the reality of how President Putin\u2019s temporary bail-out of Ukraine fits into his larger ambition toward Russia\u2019s so-called \u2018near abroad.\u2019 In recent months, President Putin has pulled out all the stops to coerce, intimidate, and threaten Ukraine away from Europe. Russia has blocked large amounts of Ukrainian trade, especially chocolate. It has threatened to cut off its gas supplies in the dead of winter, which it has done before. And according to Ukrainian officials we met in Kyiv, President Putin threatened President Yanukovich with far worse economic retaliation if he signed the Association Agreement with the EU. President Putin stressed on Tuesday that Russia\u2019s financial assistance to Ukraine is free of conditions. If you believe that, I have some beachfront property in Arizona to sell you.\r\n\u201cRussia\u2019s bullying extends beyond Ukraine to the other so-called EU Eastern Partnership countries. In the past few months, Russia coerced Armenia into joining its Eurasian Customs Union. It sought to prevent Moldova from signing its own Association Agreement with the EU by blocking imports of Moldovan wine, threatening to cut off its supply of gas, and suggesting it would stoke separatism in Transnistria. Russia has blocked Lithuanian trade and deployed Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad. It is working to establish hardened borders for Abkhazia and South Ossetia by building fences that encroach deeper into Georgian territory. And today we hear news that Russia will soon deploy new rail-based, nuclear-capable ICBMs.\r\n\u201cThis pattern of behavior amounts to a Russian bid for a kind of quasi-imperial dominance over its neighbors \u2013 a newfound assertiveness that has only grown in the void left by the Administration\u2019s absence of leadership in other parts of the world, especially Syria. President Putin has been emboldened by President Obama\u2019s empty threats of red lines and the resulting loss of U.S. credibility. We now have the bizarre situation in which we are working with Russia to dismantle chemical weapons in Syria while Russia is supplying Assad with conventional weapons to continue the slaughter and maintain his hold on power. President Putin has taken a clear lesson from all of this: If the United States is unwilling to stand up to him in the Middle East, he can do as he wishes closer to home. And he has.\r\n\u201cThe key to President Putin\u2019s geopolitical ambitions is Ukraine. It is more populous than all of the other Eastern Partnership countries combined. It shares the same cultural, religious, and historical heritage as Russia. And President Putin still does not accept that Ukraine is an independent country. He has said as much publicly. For all of these reasons, the Russian-led Customs Union cannot be viable without Ukraine. Indeed, the idea of a modern, democratic Ukraine that is part of Europe is President Putin\u2019s worst nightmare \u2013 because eventually, Russian citizens would look at that flourishing Ukraine and ask, \u2018Why not us?\u2019 That is why President Putin will stop at nothing to thwart Ukraine\u2019s aspiration to become part of Europe.\r\n\u201cThat\u2019s the bad news. But we also need to recognize the good news: Regardless of the short-term pain that President Putin can inflict on Russia\u2019s neighbors, history is not on his side. The Eastern Partnership countries want the benefits of European integration\u2014a reality that was demonstrated clearly last month, when Georgia and Moldova bucked Russian pressure and signed their own Association Agreements.\r\n\u201cThere are also reasons for hope in Ukraine. No matter how much money President Putin commits, he cannot change the fact that a majority of Ukrainians \u2013 not just in the west, but in the south and east as well \u2013 see their future in Europe. Poll after poll confirms this, as does any time spent with young Ukrainians, who have no memory of the Soviet Union, and who want everything Europe has to offer. For this reason, no Ukrainian president \u2013 not this one or any other \u2013 will ever be able to take Ukraine off the path to Europe. Doing so would be political suicide. And for Russia to insist on it would only engender the animosity of millions of Ukrainians.\r\n\u201cThe fact is, Russia is not ten feet tall, and it cannot bail out Ukraine forever. Russia\u2019s economy is growing sluggishly, plagued by corruption and capital flight and dependent on hydrocarbons. Under these circumstances, I imagine many Russians are not too happy to see $15 billion of their national resources heading to a foreign country in furtherance of President Putin\u2019s selfish ideological ambitions.\r\n\u201cSo the question now is, where do we go from here?\r\n\u201cFirst, we must continue to support the peaceful aspirations of Ukrainians for democracy, rule of law, uncorrupt governance, equal opportunity, and integration with Europe. We must insist that the Ukrainian government uphold the human rights of all Ukrainians, especially the freedom of speech and association. And where Ukrainian citizens remain detained for peacefully exercising these basic rights, we should continue to call and work for their immediate release.\r\n\u201cSecond, we must continue to demand that all sides in the current political crisis refrain from violence \u2013 something the Maidan demonstrators have done to a remarkable degree. Both the Administration and the Congress have put Ukrainian authorities on notice that any further use of violence or other human rights violations against peaceful citizens will be met with targeted sanctions against those responsible. This is not an idle threat, and I hope we never have to make good on it. But we will vigilantly monitor events in Ukraine, and whether the demonstrations continue or not, we will be prepared to respond as necessary.\r\n\u201cThird, we must support Ukrainian demands for accountability for those who ordered and carried out past acts of violence against peaceful demonstrators. President Yanukovich has initiated this process, and we should support Ukrainian efforts to see it through and to expand its scope where the evidence warrants.\r\n\u201cFourth, we must support popular Ukrainian demands for transparency on the terms of the agreement that was signed in Moscow this week. Many Ukrainians fear that President Yanukovich has made a decision that puts his own self-interests above the best interests of the country. It would not be the first time. We think Ukraine\u2019s citizens have a right to know the details of what Russia will get out of this deal.\r\n\u201cFifth, if Ukraine\u2019s political crisis persists or deepens, which is a real possibility, we must support creative Ukrainian efforts to resolve it. Senator Murphy and I heard a few such ideas last weekend \u2013 from holding early elections, as the opposition is now demanding, to the institution of a technocratic government with a mandate to make the difficult reforms required for Ukraine\u2019s long-term economic health and sustainable development. Decisions such as these are for Ukrainians to make \u2013 no one else \u2013 and if they request our assistance, we should provide it where possible.\r\n\u201cFinally, we must encourage the European Union and the IMF to keep their doors open to Ukraine. Ultimately, the support of both institutions is indispensible for Ukraine\u2019s future. And eventually, a Ukrainian President, either this one or a future one, will be prepared to accept the fundamental choice facing the country, which is this: While there are real short-term costs to the political and economic reforms required for IMF assistance and EU integration, and while President Putin will likely add to these costs by retaliating against Ukraine\u2019s economy, the long-term benefits for Ukraine in taking these tough steps are far greater and almost limitless.\r\n\u201cThis decision cannot be borne by one person alone in Ukraine. Nor should it be. It must be shared \u2013 both the risks and the rewards \u2013 by all Ukrainians, especially the opposition and business elite. It must also be shared by the EU, the IMF and the United States. All of us in the West should be prepared to help Ukraine, financially and otherwise, to overcome the short-term pain that reforms will require and Russia may inflict. In short, the West must show Ukraine\u2019s leaders and people that they will not face short-term economic destruction in pursuit of a better future.\r\n\u201cThis is the challenge we now face with Georgia and Moldova, which have decided to deepen ties to Europe and the West. These countries must know that we will help them weather any loss of economic activity or energy supplies. In a sense, by helping Georgia and Moldova to meet their short-term needs during this transition, we in the West can convince Ukraine and others that they can count on us too.\r\n\u201cUltimately, if we are committed to expanding the promise of the Euro-Atlantic community, we will have to stand up more forcefully to Russia. This is not the way it should be, and certainly not the way we want it to be. Eastern European countries should not have to choose between good relations with the EU or good relations with Russia. That is not a choice we are asking them to make. It is a false choice, premised on an outdated, zero-sum view of the world. Unfortunately, this is exactly the choice that President Putin wants to impose on these countries.\r\n\u201cAs long as this remains the case, there will be tension with Russia that no amount of happy rhetoric or resets in relations can rectify. For the past two decades, administrations of both parties have sought to cooperate with Russia where possible and compete with Russia where necessary. The unfortunate reality is that despite our best intentions and efforts, there is more competition than cooperation. We must face this reality squarely. And we must be willing to support our partners when they face undue Russian pressure for making their own sovereign decisions.\r\n\u201cNow, many Americans will ask: Why should we care? Why should we care what happens to a country like Ukraine? Why does that affect our national interests? Here is why: For the entirety of the last century, the United States and our friends and allies pursued the vision of a Europe whole, free and at peace. We sacrificed our resources and shed our blood for it, time and time again. And we did so not simply because this vision of Europe\u2019s future is just and right, though it\u2019s both, but also because it is the only path to lasting stability on the continent, because it benefits our people economically, and because ultimately it makes our nation safer.\r\n\u201cDespite growing challenges in the Middle East, and Asia, and other parts of the world, we cannot forget that the work of a Europe whole, free, and at peace is not finished. This struggle continues today in Ukraine, and Moldova, and Georgia, and other countries in eastern Europe. We must be no less committed now than before in pursuing our national interest of a Europe whole, free, and at peace \u2013 and supporting the right of all countries to share the benefits of it. That includes Russia.\r\n\u201cThis vision has always drawn Europeans and Americans, Ukrainians and Americans, together. And we see evidence of that all around us. Just a mile west of here, off of Dupont Circle, is a statue of the great Ukrainian poet, Taras Shevchenko. It was dedicated nearly 50 years ago by President Eisenhower, who expressed his hope that the statue would, \u2018rekindle a new world movement in the hearts, minds, words and actions of men \u2013 a never-ending movement dedicated to the independence and freedom of peoples of all captive nations of the entire world.\u2019\r\n\u201cAfter Eisenhower spoke, a Ukrainian chorus led the assembled crowd in singing one of Shevchenko\u2019s most famous poems, which concludes with this plea:\u00a0\r\n\u2018Oh bury me, then rise ye up\r\nAnd break your heavy chains,\r\nAnd water with the tyrants\u2019 blood\r\nThe freedom you have gained.\r\nAnd in the great new family,\r\nThe family of the free,\r\nWith softly spoken, kindly word\r\nRemember also me.\u2019\r\n\u201cAmerica will always remember Ukraine. And we will always support the peaceful aspirations of her people, as we do on behalf of all people, in Europe and beyond.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/icymi-rep-gosar-celebrates-new-us-citizens", "ICYMI: Rep. Gosar Celebrates New U.S. Citizens", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) gave the keynote address at a naturalization ceremony yesterday in Yuma, in which 26 people became citizens of the United States of America.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release\r\r\t\t\t\t\tDecember 18, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Garrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rICYMI: Rep. Gosar Celebrates New U.S. Citizens \r\r \u00a0Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) gave the keynote address at a naturalization ceremony yesterday in Yuma, in which 26 people became citizens of the United States of America. The ceremony took place in the Yuma City Council Chambers and was attended by the families of the 26 individuals who were\u00a0naturalized.\u00a0\u00a0 After the ceremony, Rep. Gosar said, \"Congratulations to those who became citizens of the United States. I\u2019m proud to be able to call you my fellow Americans. \"I am a strong supporter of legal immigration. Our nation was built by immigrants who came here because America offered them the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. America\u2019s greatness depends on our ability to attract the brightest minds from across the globe. \"I will continue to pursue immigration reform, which addresses the challenges faced within the current broken system. We must not allow those who broke the law to skip in front of those who have waited and are waiting to comply with existing laws.\" Click\u00a0HERE or below to watch coverage from KYMA News 11.\r\r\r\r  \r\r\tBelow are pictures from the event:\u00a0\r\r  \r\r\t(Rep. Gosar gives the keynote address, December 17, 2013)\u00a0\r\r  \r\r\t(The first pledge\u00a0of 26 new citizens, December 17, 2013)\u00a0\r\r\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4d0c8c62-06df-47fa-b519-bee459e5bbcd", "Sen. Flake to Vote Against Budget Agreement", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today released the following statement regarding Senate consideration of the budget agreement:\r\n\u201cWhile I admire the effort to craft a compromise and believe the Senate needed an opportunity to debate this bill, I simply couldn't support a budget agreement that trades spending increases today for potential spending cuts years down the road. We've seen that movie before, and we know how it ends.\"\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=23fa44cd-ce15-4430-9249-18350c07444b", "SENATORS McCAIN AND BLUMENTHAL APPLAUD UNANIMOUS FCC VOTE TO CONSIDER ELIMINATING SPORTS BLACKOUT RULES", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC \u2013 U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the Federal Communications Commission\u2019s (FCC) unanimous vote to consider a proposal to eliminate 40-year-old sports blackout rules that prohibit cable and satellite providers from carrying a game if it is blacked out on television due to insufficient ticket sales.\u00a0\r\n\u201cThe FCC\u2019s unanimous vote today is a big victory for sports fans,\u201d said Senator McCain. \u201cThis June, Senator Blumenthal and I sent a letter to FCC Acting Chair Clyburn, urging the Commission to move to eliminate the Sports Blackout Rule, which is no longer supported by facts or logic.\u00a0For years I have worked to reform the regulatory framework that favors the interests of cable and television programming companies over those of sports fans and cable consumers. There is much more work to be done, but the FCC\u2019s vote today moves us one step closer to the finish line.\u201d\r\nSenator Blumenthal said, \u201cThe FCC\u2019s action today is a tremendously positive step forward for consumers and sports fans. Existing blackout policies quite literally leave fans in the dark, and leagues or programmers that enforce them should not be rewarded with special regulatory status, antitrust exemptions, or taxpayer subsidies. To combat this abuse, Senator McCain and I introduced the FANS Act and the Television Consumer Freedom Act. Fans deserve a level playing field that gives them fair access to their favorite teams.\u201d\r\nIn November, McCain and Blumenthal introduced the Furthering Access and Networks for Sports (FANS) Act of 2013 \u2013 legislation that would decrease the frequency of sports blackouts by requiring leagues to meet basic obligations to fans if they wish to continue receiving substantial benefits from the public.\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6fba38b0-8aa2-4f85-b6c1-f2d9c8a9aa7a", "SENATOR McCAIN INTRODUCES OBAMACARE ALTERNATIVE", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced the Empowering Patients First Act \u2013 the Senate companion legislation to HR 2300, introduced in the House by Representatives by Congressman Tom Price (GA-06). Watch Senator McCain\u2019s remarks on the Senate floor today here.\r\n\u201cToday, I am introducing the Empowering Patients First Act, companion legislation to H.R. 2300, which was introduced in the House by Congressman Tom Price,\u201d said Senator John McCain. \u201cI thank Congressman Price for all of his hard work on this legislation. The Empowering Patients First Act would give patients and their doctors the power to make medical decisions, not Washington. There is no doubt that Obamacare is failing, and it is time for Congress to consider our alternatives.\u201d\r\nRead a section-by-section review of the legislation here.\r\nRead the American Action Forum\u2019s analysis of the legislation here.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=e5685e6e-2458-484a-bba7-96df2c420eb8", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN CONDEMNING ASSAD REGIME\u2019S USE OF CLUSTER MUNITIONS", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the Assad regime\u2019s use of cluster munitions:\r\n\u201cAmericans should be appalled and saddened by reports that the Syrian government is using helicopters to drop crude cluster munitions in Aleppo, which have killed more than 100 people and as many as 28 children, and serve as another manifestation of the consequences of our failure to assist the Free Syrian Army. It is shameful that while the Obama Administration applauds the Syrian government\u2019s progress in destroying its chemical weapons arsenal, President Bashar al-Assad continues to use every other type of weapon in his arsenal to massacre innocent men, women, and children.\r\n\u201cWhether by chemical weapons, improvised bombs, or any other means, it is unacceptable for the Syrian people to be indiscriminately targeted and killed in this manner. The conflict in Syria is not an arms control issue alone. As I have repeatedly asserted, America\u2019s principal priority in Syria should not only be the elimination of chemical weapons but also stopping the suffering and murder of Syrians by President Bashar al-Assad and ending a conflict that has become a threat to the national security interests of the United States and our allies and partners.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c20a8544-0870-4a4b-aaf8-306c5a7a329c", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON DEVELOPMENTS IN TUNISIA", "2013-12-17", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement congratulating the National Dialogue Forum of Tunisia on its election of Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa:\r\n\u201cI congratulate the National Dialogue Forum of Tunisia on its selection of new Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa. This promising development is an important step in addressing Tunisia\u2019s current political crisis and advances Tunisia\u2019s democratic transition. I welcome the government and opposition\u2019s commitment to consensus and the willingness of all parties to place national unity above partisan politics.\r\n\u201cI encourage Mr. Jomaa to work quickly to choose effective and competent ministers that would finalize the constitution and create an electoral law that paves the way for free and fair elections. Democracy requires political consensus and accountability, and I encourage Tunisia\u2019s leaders to continue to work together to develop a constitutional process and plan for elections that achieves both. Although the road ahead will be fraught with difficulties and there remain many challenges to address, I look forward to the installation of a new government that will continue efforts to establish permanent democratic institutions and realize the democratic aspirations of the Tunisian people.\r\n\u201cOn the third anniversary of Mohammed Bouazizi\u2019s protest that ignited the call for freedom and human dignity and inspired popular uprisings in the name of democracy throughout the region, the election of Prime Minister Jomaa and the successful national dialogue reminds us of the true spirit of the Arab Spring and demonstrates Tunisia\u2019s continuing commitment to peaceful democratic transition, political stability and national unity in the face of many often daunting challenges.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/16/rep-shweikert-announced-mobile-office-hours-identity-protection/", "Rep. Shweikert Announced Mobile Office Hours on Identity Protection", "2013-12-16", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 18, 2013.\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces a Mobile Office Hours session focused on identity protection and internet and document safety as part of the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week at the ABCO Shredding & Recycling center in Phoenix.\n\nABCO Recycling & Shredding Services\n\n21628 N. 2nd Avenue\n\nPhoenix, AZ 85027\n\nLocated 1 mile North of Loop 101 between 7th Street and 7th Avenue.\n\nSaturday, January 18th, 2013\n\n9:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM\n\nConstituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft.\n\nConstituents of Congressional District 6 are encouraged to bring sensitive documents in need of proper disposal to the session. The first 5 boxes of documents for shredding are free. Information about other services provided can be found here.\n\nConstituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-shweikert-announced-mobile-office-hours-identity-protection", "Rep. Shweikert Announced Mobile Office Hours on Identity Protection", "2013-12-16", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,December 18, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces a Mobile Office Hours session focused on identity protection and internet and document safety as part of the Federal Trade Commission's Tax Identity Theft Awareness Weekat the ABCO Shredding & Recycling center in Phoenix. ABCO Recycling & Shredding Services21628 N. 2nd Avenue  Phoenix, AZ 85027  Located 1 mile North of Loop 101 between 7th Street and 7th Avenue. Saturday, January 18th, 2013  9:00 AM  11:00 AM Constituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft. Constituents of Congressional District 6 are encouraged to bring sensitive documents in need of proper disposal to the session. The first 5 boxes of documents for shredding are free. Information about other services provided can be found here. Constituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411.  ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301221800/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=541", "REP. SCHWEIKERT ANNOUNCES MOBILE OFFICE HOURS SESSION ON IDENTITY PROTECTION", "2013-12-16", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,\u00a0December 18, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) announces a Mobile Office Hours session focused on identity protection and internet and document safety as part of the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week\u00a0at the ABCO Shredding & Recycling center in Phoenix.\n\n\tABCO Recycling & Shredding Services\n\t21628 N. 2nd Avenue  \n\tPhoenix, AZ 85027  \n\tLocated 1 mile North of Loop 101 between 7th Street and 7th Avenue.\nSaturday, January 18th, 2013  \n\t9:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM\n\n\tConstituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with home loan modifications, passport issues, veterans and military service questions and other federal agency concerns. Additional information and support will be provided on how to avoid identity theft.\n\n\tConstituents of Congressional District 6 are encouraged to bring sensitive documents in need of proper disposal to the session. The first 5 boxes of documents for shredding are free. Information about other services provided can be found here.\n\n\tConstituents who would like more information on this event may contact Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.Borquez-Smith@mail.house.gov or at (480) 946-2411.\n\n\t\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8464d03e-c5df-48e2-8a4d-c442b1a57075", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR McCAIN ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SELECTING GLENDALE, ARIZONA FOR 2016 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME", "2013-12-16", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the College Football Playoff today selecting Arizona to host the 2016 College Football National Championship Game, set for January 11, 2016 at Glendale\u2019s University of Phoenix Stadium:\r\n\u201cToday is a great day for the State of Arizona. The College Football Playoff\u2019s decision to select Glendale to host the 2016 National Championship Game reconfirms Arizona\u2019s status among the premier sports and entertainment destinations in America.\r\n\u201cI have had the privilege of serving as Honorary Chair of the Arizona College Football Championship Game Host Committee, whose members \u2013 including state and local elected officials and business leaders \u2013 have led the way in supporting our state\u2019s bid to bring this game to Glendale. Today\u2019s decision is a testament to the enduring attraction of Arizona, its people and its natural beauty, and the commitment our public and private sectors have to working together to produce world-class events.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-first-republican-important-fmla-bill", "Rep. Gosar First Republican on Important FMLA Bill", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "For Immediate Release\r\r\t\t\t\t\tDecember\u00a013, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Garrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\t(202) 225-2315\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rRep. Gosar First Republican on Important FMLA Bill  \r\r\tCo-Sponsors Bill to Protect Rights of Grieving Parents\u00a0 \r\r U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement concerning his co-sponsorship of the\u00a0Parental Bereavement Leave\u00a0Act of 2013 (H.R.515), also known as the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act: \"I am pleased to be the first Republican to co-sponsor the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act, which protects the rights of grieving parents. I hope that signing as a co-sponsor helps give the bill momentum and that other members of Congress, regardless of party, will follow suit. \u201cThere are some issues that are not Republican or Democrat issues,\u00a0but are issues that affect all Americans. This is one of them. This bill\u00a0supports families and costs nothing to businesses or taxpayers.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s just common sense. My hope is that few people will ever need to use this leave, as the loss of a child must be the most traumatic loss one can experience.\u201d U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03), who is the original sponsor of H.R.515, also released the following statement: \u201cIt is unacceptable that parents coping with the loss of a child cannot use FMLA leave to grieve for their loss. I\u2019m calling for this to be amended so parents can take the time they need, knowing that their job will be protected. Parents should not have to decide between their job and taking the proper time needed for both themselves and the rest of their family.\u201d BACKGROUND: The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) mandates up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family events, including the birth of a child. During that 12 week period, an employer cannot terminate an employee who qualifies for such leave. This bill would add \"death of a child\" as a life event that would qualify for leave under the FMLA, allowing a\u00a0grieving parent up to 12 weeks to deal with the trauma and then return to work. Rep. Gosar joins his fellow Arizona Reps. Pastor, Grijalva, Sinema, Barber and Kirkpatrick as sponsors. \r\r \r\r\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=3e41f1f5-2c05-40c1-8bb5-aded48a0938d", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR McCAIN ON NEW IRI PRESIDENT AMBASSADOR MARK GREEN", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the International Republican Institute (IRI) naming Ambassador Mark Green its new president. Senator McCain is Chairman of IRI\u2019s Board of Trustees.\r\n\u201cAmbassador Mark Green\u2019s leadership and expertise are well-known throughout the foreign policy and pro-democracy communities around the world,\u201d said Senator McCain. \u201cAs a former congressman, ambassador and leader of the Initiative for Global Development, Mark is uniquely qualified to lead the International Republican Institute. In my capacity as chairman of IRI\u2019s board, I look forward to working with Mark to further this institution\u2019s vitally important mission of helping advance democracy in some of the most challenging places throughout the world.\u201d\r\nPrior to serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Initiative for Global Development, Ambassador Green was U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania from mid-2007 to early 2009 and served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Wisconsin\u2019s 8th District.\u00a0\r\nAmbassador Green will replace Lorne W. Craner, who ably served as IRI president from 1995-2001 and again from 2004-2013.\u00a0\r\n\u201cOn behalf of IRI\u2019s Board of Directors, I thank Lorne for his outstanding leadership,\u201d said Senator McCain. \u201cHe has served America with distinction and honor and led IRI with the values and principles established by President Ronald Reagan. We know that Lorne will continue to serve this nation in many capacities, as he has for many years.\u201d\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://franks.house.gov/press-release/franks-votes-against-ryanmurray-budget-proposal", "Franks Votes Against Ryan/Murray Budget Proposal", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Trent Franks", "F000448", "franks.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-08) released the following statement regarding his \"No\" vote on the Ryan/Murray budget proposal:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\"It is important to recognize that there are many very positive aspects of this proposal. My colleague, Representative Paul Ryan, did a masterful job of negotiating for many very good provisions with a group -- Congressional Democrats -- that have very rarely shown even the slightest willingness to work with their Republican counterparts towards serious solutions to our fiscal problem. For starters, alleviating the shameful effects of sequestration on our Military is its best provision.\n\"Unfortunately, while the proposal features a number of small steps in the right direction, the overall effect is still one of increased spending for the next two years, raising user fees, and again delaying the difficult, but necessary decisions we will ultimately need to make to save our nation from the budgetary issues that threaten to destroy our nation from within unlike any military force could do. Any savings as a result of this proposal are based on the assumption that, 'We will continue to overspend for only a few more years. THEN we'll really get serious.' The unfortunate reality, as we all know, is that the overspending continues, but the agreed upon belt-tightening never seems to occur.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/12/rep-schweikert-hearing-proves-lack-data-small-business-healthcare/", "Rep. Schweikert: Hearing Proves Lack of Data for Small Business Healthcare Options", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 12, 2013.\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert issued the following statement in reaction to testimony from Gary Cohen, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during a hearing yesterday on the House Small Business Committee examining delays in program implementation of Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges.\n\n\u201cLast week we heard from small business owners that their insurance premiums are skyrocketing as uncertainty in the implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan is having a chilling effect on job creation and small business growth. While the Administration is full of \u2018happy\u2019 talk, they have been unable or unwilling to provide us with the facts and data needed to realistically measure and assess the real impact on small businesses going forward. Until we have solid data, the words and promises made by the Administration are meaningless and if the Administration isn\u2019t willing to voluntarily provide Congress with real-time data, I will work with my colleagues on legislative action that will compel full and complete transparency.\u201d\n\nFull video here.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-hearing-proves-lack-data-small-business-healthcare", "Rep. Schweikert: Hearing Proves Lack of Data for Small Business Healthcare Options", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 12, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert issued the following statement in reaction to testimony from Gary Cohen, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during a hearing yesterday on the House Small Business Committee examining delays in program implementation of Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges. Last week we heard from small business owners that their insurance premiums are skyrocketing as uncertainty in the implementation of the President's health care plan is having a chilling effect on job creation and small business growth. While the Administration is full of happy' talk, they have been unable or unwilling to provide us with the facts and data needed to realistically measure and assess the real impact on small businesses going forward. Until we have solid data, the words and promises made by the Administration are meaningless and if the Administration isn't willing to voluntarily provide Congress with real-time data, I will work with my colleagues on legislative action that will compel full and complete transparency. Full video here. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301152550/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/salmon-statement-on-the-budget-act-of-2013", "Salmon Statement on the Budget Act of 2013", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington\u2014Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (Amendment to H.J. Res. 59):\n\u201cI applaud Chairman Ryan and our Republican Budget Conferees for working under difficult circumstances to negotiate a compromise with Senate Democrats, and I appreciate that this deal offers some positive items, such as helping to bring back regular order for the appropriations process, approving the Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement, restoring badly needed resources for our military, and making small changes to some mandatory spending programs.\n\u201cHowever, for me and most of the constituents I have heard from in my district, this deal falls short of something I could support. \n\u201cUnfortunately, this deal fails to even make modest reforms to our nearly bankrupted entitlement programs and it, once again, increases government spending \u00a0in the short-term with only a promise to make spending cuts in the long-term. \n\u201cIf we are not willing to make tough choices now, then how can we expect future Congresses to stop kicking the can down the road?\u00a0 \n\u201cThis was a grand opportunity for our nation\u2019s leaders to reform and preserve the fiscal longevity of our entitlement programs, and this deal does not rise to that challenge. \n\u201cFurthermore, I have never believed that Congress should raise taxes or increase fees to justify more government spending. Sadly, this deal does exactly this by raising fees on air travelers. \n\u201cAs we move forward under these new spending caps, my hope is that Congress and President Obama will finally recognize that our fiscal problems are not solved by raising more revenue and increasing spending, but by cutting spending and addressing our biggest crisis \u2013 unsustainable entitlement spending. \n\u201cWe must make do with less government or our children and grandchildren will pay the heavy price as we continue to see a skyrocketing debt and runaway government spending. \n\u201cWe must make big strides in the direction of a smaller and more efficient government in order to get our country back on the right path.\u201d\nRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\tFollow him on Facebook and Twitter. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140510212350/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=539", "REP. SCHWEIKERT: HEARING PROVES LACK OF DATA FOR SMALL BUSINESS HEALTHCARE OPTIONS", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,\u00a0December 12, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert issued the following statement in reaction to testimony from Gary Cohen, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during a hearing yesterday on the House Small Business Committee examining delays in program implementation of Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges.\n\n\t\u201cLast week we heard from small business owners that their insurance premiums are skyrocketing as uncertainty in the implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan is having a chilling effect on job creation and small business growth.\u00a0 While the Administration is full of \u2018happy\u2019 talk, they have been unable or unwilling to provide us with the facts and data needed to realistically measure and assess the real impact on small businesses going forward.\u00a0 Until we have solid data, the words and promises made by the Administration are meaningless and if the Administration isn\u2019t willing to voluntarily provide Congress with real-time data, I will work with my colleagues on legislative action that will compel full and complete transparency.\u201d\n\n\tFull video here.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=b65d0575-6bec-41e9-9387-d00cf5028437", "Sen. Flake Cosponsors Legislation to Eliminate Corn Ethanol Mandate", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), today joined Sens. Tom Coburn (R-OK), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and seven other cosponsors to introduce The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act of 2013.\r\nThe bill eliminates the corn ethanol mandate within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires a yearly increase in the amount of renewable fuel that must be blended into the total volume of gasoline refined and consumed in the United States.\u00a0\r\nThe RFS, which was first enacted in 2005 and then expanded in 2007, requires refiners and blenders to use 16.55 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2013.\u00a0\r\n\"In 2005, Congress bought into the corn ethanol mandate for billions of dollars, and taxpayers have been stuck with a lemon ever since,\u201d said Flake. \u201cCongress can no longer justify a policy that props up the ethanol industry at the expense of taxpayers, consumers, the hungry and the environment. I am pleased to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in supporting the full and immediate repeal of the corn ethanol mandate.\"\r\nThe bill is also cosponsored by Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Corker, (R-TN), Kay Hagan (D-NC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Patrick Toomey (R-PA).\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=b275c632-0283-49ca-a196-a5c2e1da42ca", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement regarding reports today that General Salim Idriss, the head of the Free Syrian Army, has been forced to flee Syria:\r\n\u201cReports today that General Salim Idriss, the head of the Free Syrian Army, has been forced to flee Syria are deeply disturbing. This setback suggests that the conflict in Syria is taking another dark turn for the worse. Moderate opposition groups are losing power and credibility on the ground in large part because the Obama Administration has continually failed to provide them with any meaningful assistance that could counter the influx of thousands of Hezbollah troops into Syria and increased support to the Assad regime from Iran and Russia. As a result, extremists are filling the void, and entire sections of Syria, stretching deep into Iraq, are now effectively safe havens for Al-Qaeda.\r\n\u201cThis catastrophe is a direct result of the absence of American leadership. The deteriorating conflict in Syria continues to grow into a threat to U.S. national security interests, and unfortunately the Administration has no realistic policy to address it. To protect U.S. interests and prevent extremism from flourishing in the region, we must support the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people and provide moderate leaders with the assistance they need to succeed.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/weekly-column/tell-us-how-obamacare-has-negatively-impacted-you", "Tell us how Obamacare has negatively impacted you", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Since HealthCare.gov\u2019s disastrous launch Oct. 1, Americans have expressed outrage that this administration spent hundreds of millions on a poorly functioning website. But the real problem, as people across the country are discovering, is the law itself.\r\r\tSince passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, Americans have seen President Obama and other health law supporters deliver speech after speech about who the law will benefit without acknowledging that the law will not work for everyone.\u00a0\r\r\tThe Oversight Committee is in Apache Junction Dec. 6 to hear the other side of the story from individuals who have felt the impact of increased premiums and dropped insurance coverage as a result of \"Obamacare.\"\r\r\tMore than 4.7 million Americans have had their existing health insurance policies cancelled in 32 states because the plans fail to comply with Obamacare\u2019s new regulations and mandates. For every reported Obamacare enrollment in state and federal exchanges, dozens of people have received cancellation notices.\r\r\tMoreover, the new plans available on the exchanges often have higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Arizonans alone are seeing, on average nationwide, a 51 percent increase in premiums through the Obamacare exchange.\r\r\tAccording to the Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona employers have seen their existing health-insurance premiums go up, and they expect them to skyrocket even further. In Arizona, only 738 people had enrolled in the national exchange during its first troubled month of operation. \u00a0\r\r\tLocal insurance companies have also reported significant increases in rates. A recent Manhattan Institute report found \u201c[i]n the average state, Obamacare will increase underlying premiums by 41 percent.\u201d \r\r\tIt will get worse. In the coming months, Americans will face the reality that Obamacare creates a new tax on health insurance. This tax could cost the typical family of four with workplace coverage as much as $1,000 a year in higher premiums.\r\r\tAmericans from Arizona to Alaska and California to Connecticut have lost their current health-care plans despite the President\u2019s repeated promise: \u201cif you like your plan, you can keep it.\u201d Whether folks have lost their plans due to cancellation, premium spikes or a shrinking health-provider network, what Americans are learning now is something the administration has known all along.\r\r\tFor too long, this darker side of the Affordable Care Act has been hidden from Congress and the American people. Friday's hearing will contribute to a fact gathering process about a reality Obamacare apologists have too quickly dismissed amidst all their propaganda.\r\r\tRepublican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar represents Arizona's Fourth Congressional District. Republican U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa represents California's 49th Congressional District. \r\r\tClick HERE to read the article online at The Arizona Republic.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/11/committee-members-call-president-obama-detail-plan-combat-healthcaregov/", "Committee Members call on President Obama to Detail Plan to Combat healthcare.gov Security Threats", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C.,December 10, 2013.\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and 20 members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to President Barack Obama raising key questions regarding \u201csecurity risks and privacy concerns surrounding Healthcare.gov.\u201d\n\n\u201cThough we appreciate the Administration\u2019s efforts to address the flaws with the site\u2019s capacity, we are concerned that the larger security and privacy issues remain unaddressed,\u201d the letter reads. \u201cWhile more people may be able to access the site, without much-needed security enhancements, this simply means that more Americans are vulnerable to online criminals and identity theft.\u201d\n\nHealthcare.gov interfaces with numerous federal, state and commercial sites and databases. The data passing through the Healthcare.gov website is one of the largest collections of personal information ever assembled, linking information from seven different federal agencies along with state agencies and government contractors.\n\n\u201cWithout adequate security measures, Healthcare.gov essentially becomes a portal for online criminals to access even more sensitive, personal data maintained by the IRS, state agencies, and insurance companies that share information with the website,\u201d the members of the Committee cautioned. \u201cThe size and scope of information sharing alone raises significant security concerns. Unfortunately, in its haste to launch the Healthcare.gov website, it appears that your Administration has cut corners that have left the website open to hackers and other online criminals. As a result, the personal information that has already been entered into Healthcare.gov is vulnerable to identity thieves. We already know of many attempts to hack into the system. If the security flaws go unaddressed, the more people who use the site will simply mean more Americans vulnerable to identity theft.\u201d\n\n21 Republican members of the Committee sent today\u2019s letter including Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Reps. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Paul Broun (R-Ga.), Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas), Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.), Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Michael T. McCaul (R-Texas), Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Chris Stewart (R-Utah), Steve Stockman (R-Texas), and Randy Weber (R-Texas).\n\nThe full letter can be found here\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/committee-members-call-president-obama-detail-plan-combat-healthcaregov", "Committee Members call on President Obama to Detail Plan to Combat healthcare.gov Security Threats", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 10, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and 20 members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to President Barack Obama raising key questions regarding security risks and privacy concerns surrounding Healthcare.gov. Though we appreciate the Administration's efforts to address the flaws with the site's capacity, we are concerned that the larger security and privacy issues remain unaddressed, the letter reads. While more people may be able to access the site, without much-needed security enhancements, this simply means that more Americans are vulnerable to online criminals and identity theft. Healthcare.gov interfaces with numerous federal, state and commercial sites and databases. The data passing through the Healthcare.gov website is one of the largest collections of personal information ever assembled, linking information from seven different federal agencies along with state agencies and government contractors. Without adequate security measures, Healthcare.gov essentially becomes a portal for online criminals to access even more sensitive, personal data maintained by the IRS, state agencies, and insurance companies that share information with the website, the members of the Committee cautioned. The size and scope of information sharing alone raises significant security concerns. Unfortunately, in its haste to launch the Healthcare.gov website, it appears that your Administration has cut corners that have left the website open to hackers and other online criminals. As a result, the personal information that has already been entered into Healthcare.gov is vulnerable to identity thieves. We already know of many attempts to hack into the system. If the security flaws go unaddressed, the more people who use the site will simply mean more Americans vulnerable to identity theft. 21 Republican members of the Committee sent today's letter including Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Reps. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Paul Broun (R-Ga.), Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas), Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.), Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.),Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Michael T. McCaul (R-Texas), Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Chris Stewart (R-Utah), Steve Stockman (R-Texas), and Randy Weber (R-Texas). The full letter can be found here ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140222054552/http://gosar.house.gov/event/coffee-congressman", "Coffee with the Congressman", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 19, 2013  Coffee with the Congressman   Time: 7:00AM - 8:30AM (AZ)  Location: Fire House Coffee Company  \n\t\t\t\t2350 Miracle Mile  \n\t\t\t\tBullhead City, AZ 86442\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140222054634/http://gosar.house.gov/event/lake-havasu-city-business-roundtable", "Lake Havasu City Business Roundtable", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday, December 18, 2013  Lake Havasu City Business Roundtable   Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM (AZ)  Location: The Bridgeview Room  \n\t\t\t\t1425 McCulloch Blvd N  \n\t\t\t\tLake Havasu City, AZ 86403  \n\t\t\t\t(under Shugrue's)\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140222054710/http://gosar.house.gov/event/coffee-congressman-1", "Coffee with the Congressman", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday, December 18, 2013  Coffee with the Congressman   Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM (AZ)  Location: Makai Cafe  \n\t\t\t\t1425 McCulloch Blvd N  \n\t\t\t\tLake Havasu City, AZ 86403\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140222054929/http://gosar.house.gov/event/coffee-congressman-0", "Coffee with the Congressman", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Monday, December 16, 2013  Coffee with the Congressman   Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM (AZ)  Location: Cafe 25:35  \n\t\t\t\t409 Monroe Ave  \n\t\t\t\tBuckeye, AZ 85326\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301153354/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/salmon-and-desantis-on-president-obamas-handshake-with-castro", "Salmon and DeSantis on President Obama's Handshake with Castro", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON\u2014Chairman Matt Salmon (AZ-05) of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06), Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statements regarding President Obama\u2019s and President Castro\u2019s public handshake in South Africa:\n\u201cPresident Obama's handshake with Cuban dictator, Raul Castro, represents the first time in over 13 years a U.S. President has publically greeted a dictator of Cuba.\u00a0 It was an insult to the people of Cuba who are denied liberty and oppressed daily by the Cuban dictator.\u00a0 The White House claiming that the handshake was not planned further demonstrates the Administration's lack of a coherent and focused foreign policy. America has always been the beacon of hope for people who live under oppressive regimes, and the oppressed have always looked to the President of the United States to advocate for their freedom around the world.\u00a0 President Obama failed the people of Cuba with this very public handshake.\u201d\u2014Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere\n\u201cThe excitement exhibited in some liberal quarters regarding the embrace of Raul Castro by President Obama ignores the millions of victims of the totalitarian Castro regime. I urge the President to secure the release of American Alan Gross from Castro\u2019s prisons. The Cuban people have been denied liberty for more than 50 years and U.S. policy must be geared toward the establishment of a free and democratic Cuba.\u201d\u2014Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06), Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301201112/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=537", "COMMITTEE MEMBERS CALL ON PRESIDENT OBAMA TO DETAIL PLAN TO COMBAT HEALTHCARE.GOV SECURITY THREATS", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 10, 2013.-- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and 20 members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have sent a letter to President Barack Obama raising key questions regarding \u201csecurity risks and privacy concerns surrounding Healthcare.gov.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cThough we appreciate the Administration\u2019s efforts to address the flaws with the site\u2019s capacity, we are concerned that the larger security and privacy issues remain unaddressed,\u201d the letter reads.\u00a0 \u201cWhile more people may be able to access the site, without much-needed security enhancements, this simply means that more Americans are vulnerable to online criminals and identity theft.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\tHealthcare.gov interfaces with numerous federal, state and commercial sites and databases.\u00a0 The data passing through the Healthcare.gov website is one of the largest collections of personal information ever assembled, linking information from seven different federal agencies along with state agencies and government contractors.\n\n\t\u201cWithout adequate security measures, Healthcare.gov essentially becomes a portal for online criminals to access even more sensitive, personal data maintained by the IRS, state agencies, and insurance companies that share information with the website,\u201d the members of the Committee cautioned.\u00a0 \u201cThe size and scope of information sharing alone raises significant security concerns.\u00a0 Unfortunately, in its haste to launch the Healthcare.gov website, it appears that your Administration has cut corners that have left the website open to hackers and other online criminals.\u00a0 As a result, the personal information that has already been entered into Healthcare.gov is vulnerable to identity thieves.\u00a0 We already know of many attempts to hack into the system.\u00a0 If the security flaws go unaddressed, the more people who use the site will simply mean more Americans vulnerable to identity theft.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\t21 Republican members of the Committee sent today\u2019s letter including Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Reps. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), Mo Brooks\u00a0 (R-Ala.), Paul Broun (R-Ga.), Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas), Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.), Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.),\u00a0Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Michael T. McCaul (R-Texas), Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), Chris Stewart (R-Utah), Steve Stockman (R-Texas), and Randy Weber (R-Texas).\u00a0\n\n\tThe full letter can be found here\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=e2d4a7bc-ce67-4f59-a87a-1b472ab849f2", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the use of violence by Ukrainian authorities against peaceful demonstrators in Kiev, Ukraine:\r\n\u201cIt is appalling that Ukrainian authorities have chosen to use violence and oppression against peaceful demonstrators in Maidan Square in Kiev. Such despicable conduct violates the most basic universal rights \u2013 especially the freedom to speak and associate \u2013 that are owed to all people.\r\n\u201cIf Ukraine's government thinks that brute force and the politics of fear can see it through the current crisis, it is woefully mistaken. More and more Ukrainians are showing that they are no longer afraid. Those brave men and women should know that they are not alone. Their friends across the world stand in solidarity with them. We will keep the world's attention on Ukraine's struggle for freedom, justice, and opportunity, and we will demand consequences for any crimes perpetrated against Ukrainians who are peacefully exercising their fundamental human rights.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/10/rep-schweiker-mexican-latin-american-trade-hearing-indicates-potential/", "Rep Schweiker: Mexican-Latin American Trade Hearing Indicates Potential for AZ Commerce", "2013-12-10", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Consistent Data Needed to Accurately Assess Infrastructure Needs\n\nScottsdale, Ariz., December 9, 2013 \u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to witnesses\u2019 testimonies at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs Field Hearing in Tucson today about what is needed at America\u2019s borders with Mexico to facilitate commerce and improve security.\n\n\u201cWe have a multi-billion dollar trade opportunity before us between the United States and Mexico\u2026 [To do this], we need to overlay the honest discussion of security and protection for folks on both sides of the border and work toward a conclusion and understand what the next generations of solutions look like,\u201d said Schweikert.\n\nAs businesses here in Arizona continue to expand their relations with Mexico and Central America, the need for smoother, secure transportation of goods and materials will increase. Witnesses of today\u2019s field hearing echoed the need for a more efficient process of handling commercial traffic at US border crossings, citing possible options currently implemented in other locations and types of ports. Examples include technology used to rapidly assess container contents at ocean ports or express lanes used in other border crossing locations.\n\nHowever, when questioned on the readiness of the infrastructure, Christopher Wilson, Associate with the Mexico Institute said current data is insufficient to adequately assess and diagnosis the traffic problems because of lack of consistent record keeping among border crossings.\n\n\u201cWithout data on wait times and delays of border crossing times, alternative crossing options for businesses is risky,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cSo many times in the past, we as government took the risk and handed the profit-making side to the public. There are options to choose from.\u201d\n\n\u201dWe just need to understand the patterns at each border crossing location so the need of infrastructure can be appropriately valued and considered. A partnership for a smoother transport of goods across the border with Mexican and Arizonan businesses makes sense. We just need the data to understand where the bottlenecks are.\u201d\n\nFull video of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Field Hearing, \u201cImproving Security and Facilitating Commerce with Mexico at America\u2019s Southern Border,\u201d can be seen here.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202) 680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweiker-mexican-latin-american-trade-hearing-indicates-potential", "Rep Schweiker: Mexican-Latin American Trade Hearing Indicates Potential for AZ Commerce", "2013-12-09", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Consistent Data Needed to Accurately Assess Infrastructure Needs Scottsdale, Ariz.,December 9, 2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to witnesses' testimonies at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs Field Hearing in Tucson today about what is needed at America's borders with Mexico to facilitate commerce and improve security. We have a multi-billion dollar trade opportunity before us between the United States and Mexico [To do this],we need to overlay the honest discussion of security and protection for folks on both sides of the border and work toward a conclusion and understand what the next generations of solutions look like, said Schweikert. As businesses here in Arizona continue to expand their relations with Mexico and Central America, the need for smoother, secure transportation of goods and materials will increase. Witnesses of today's field hearing echoed the need for a more efficient process of handling commercial traffic at US border crossings, citing possible options currently implemented in other locations and types of ports. Examples include technology used to rapidly assess container contentsat ocean ports or express lanes used in other border crossing locations. However, when questioned on the readiness of the infrastructure, Christopher Wilson, Associate with the Mexico Institute said current data is insufficient to adequately assess and diagnosis the traffic problems because of lack of consistent record keeping among border crossings. Without data on wait times and delays of border crossing times, alternative crossing options for businesses is risky, said Schweikert. So many times in the past, we as government took the risk and handed the profit-making side to the public. There are options to choose from. We just need to understand the patterns at each border crossing location so the need of infrastructure can be appropriately valued and considered. A partnership for a smoother transport of goods across the border with Mexican and Arizonan businesses makes sense. We just need the data to understand where the bottlenecks are. Full video of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Field Hearing, Improving Security and Facilitating Commerce with Mexico at America's Southern Border, can be seenhere.   ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202) 680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140517225007/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=533", "REP. SCHWEIKERT: MEXICAN-LATIN AMERICAN TRADE HEARING INDICATES POTENTIAL FOR AZ COMMERCE", "2013-12-09", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Consistent Data Needed to Accurately Assess Infrastructure Needs\n\n\tScottsdale, Ariz.,\u00a0December 9, 2013\u00a0\u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to witnesses\u2019 testimonies at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs Field Hearing in Tucson today about what is needed at America\u2019s borders with Mexico to facilitate commerce and improve security.\n\n\t\u201cWe have a multi-billion dollar trade opportunity before us between the United States and Mexico\u2026 [To do this],\u00a0we need to overlay the honest discussion of security and protection for folks on both sides of the border and work toward a conclusion and understand what the next generations of solutions look like,\u201d said Schweikert.\n\n\tAs businesses here in Arizona continue to expand their relations with Mexico and Central America, the need for smoother, secure transportation of goods and materials will increase. Witnesses of today\u2019s field hearing echoed the need for a more efficient process of handling commercial traffic at US border crossings, citing possible options currently implemented in other locations and types of ports. Examples include technology used to rapidly assess container contents\u00a0at ocean ports or express lanes used in other border crossing locations.\n\n\tHowever, when questioned on the readiness of the infrastructure, Christopher Wilson, Associate with the Mexico Institute said current data is insufficient to adequately assess and diagnosis the traffic problems because of lack of consistent record keeping among border crossings.\n\n\t\u201cWithout data on wait times and delays of border crossing times, alternative crossing options for businesses is risky,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cSo many times in the past, we as government took the risk and handed the profit-making side to the public. There are options to choose from.\u201d\n\n\t\u201dWe just need to understand the patterns at each border crossing location so the need of infrastructure can be appropriately valued and considered. A partnership for a smoother transport of goods across the border with Mexican and Arizonan businesses makes sense. We just need the data to understand where the bottlenecks are.\u201d\n\n\tFull video of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Field Hearing, \u201cImproving Security and Facilitating Commerce with Mexico at America\u2019s Southern Border,\u201d can be seen\u00a0here.\n\n\t  \n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=057b322f-fc20-4f2b-a975-773ef9176f13", "SENATOR McCAIN ON THE PASSING OF AMBASSADOR RICH WILLIAMSON", "2013-12-09", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the passing of foreign policy expert and International Republican Institute Vice Chairman Ambassador Richard Williamson:\r\n\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing last night of my dear friend, Rich Williamson.\u00a0Rich was an extraordinary American who devoted his life to public service and advancing human rights around the world.\r\n\u201cI worked closely with Rich for decades. We shared a belief in the vital importance of American leadership in the world and that our nation\u2019s security is inextricably linked to our values of freedom and democracy. I always admired Rich\u2019s intellect and judgment, and sought his counsel often.\r\n\u201cRich served three presidents in high-level positions, in the White House, State Department and United Nations. He served with strength, perseverance, and compassion as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs under President Ronald Reagan, and as Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs under President George H.W. Bush. He later used his extensive foreign policy knowledge, diplomatic skills and temperament, and negotiating experience in several posts at the United Nations \u2013 appointed by President George W. Bush as Ambassador to the U.N. for Special Political Affairs and Ambassador to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights. In the latter capacity, he developed plans for delivering international aid to conflict areas; provided assistance to Ethiopian refugees and Sierra Leonean abuse victims; and helped achieve a resolution to the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan.\r\n\u201cIn addition to his dedicated government service, Rich was a noted author, professor and attorney who was involved in a wide variety of civic organizations, including serving as Vice Chairman of the International Republican Institute, as senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and as a trustee of Freedom House and the McCain Institute for International Leadership.\u00a0Rich was also the Republican Party\u2019s nominee for U.S. Senate in 1993 and served as a senior foreign policy advisor to my presidential campaign in 2008 and Mitt Romney\u2019s in 2012.\r\n\u201cRich made an enormous difference in the lives of people around the world, and he will be dearly missed. He loved his country deeply and dedicated his professional life to helping further our nation\u2019s capacity as a force for good throughout the world.\u00a0I offer my sincerest condolences to his family and many friends.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://franks.house.gov/press-release/franks-introduces-bill-recognize-jerusalem-and-golan-heights-move-american-embassy", "Franks Introduces Bill to Recognize Jerusalem and Golan Heights, Move American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Trent Franks", "F000448", "franks.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-08), Chairman of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus, today announced the introduction of the Israel Sovereignty and Security Recognition Act (ISSRA). The bill recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the Golan Heights as Israel's sovereign land, recommends selling or repurposing the current embassy in Tel Aviv in favor of an existing location in Jerusalem, and repeals the 1995 Presidential waiver in Section 7 of the Jerusalem Embassy Act, which successive Administrations have used to postpone just such a relocation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\nAccording to Franks, \"Given the turmoil and increasing dangers Israel faces in the Middle East, it is imperative that we affirm America\u2019s respect for Israel's sovereignty, security and legal rights to its lands.\n\"The Israel Sovereignty and Security Recognition Act both recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's eternal, undivided capital and the Golan Heights as Israel's sovereign land.\n\"In 1967, the city of Jerusalem was reunited after Israel was attacked by Jordan during the conflict known as the Six Day War. Since then Israel has restored and guaranteed freedom of religion and full access to holy sites for people of all faiths.\n\"Likewise, the Golan Heights was restored to Israel after Israel was attacked by Syria during the Six Day War, and this region remains vital and strategically indispensable to the security, well-being and continued existence of the State of Israel, allowing it to detect and defend from infiltration, attacks, and hostilities that continue to emanate from Syria.\n\"The bill also provides significant cost-savings because it recommends that the United States government either repurpose the current Embassy property in Tel Aviv to a consulate, or sell the property. In either instance, our Embassy would move to an existing, more modern, and more secure location in Jerusalem.\u00a0 It is important to note that there is no language appropriating any funds to build a new Embassy. \n\"We have assisted the Jewish People in restoring their ancient state. We must act and recognize her ancient and eternal city as her undivided capital, and her rights to her lands, now and forever.\"\nThe initiative has drawn bipartisan support. Primary sponsors of the legislation include Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Representative Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Representative Gene Green (R-TX), and Representative Mike McIntyre (R-NC).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/06/rep-schweikert-field-hearing-shows-arizonans-suffering-presidents-broken/", "Rep. Schweikert: Field Hearing Shows Arizonans Suffering from President\u2019s Broken Healthcare Promises", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 6, 2013\u2014 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to Arizonans\u2019 stories of insurance cancellation and higher costs heard at a House Committee on Oversight Government Field Hearing in Apache Junction today.\n\n\u201cSo many Arizonans have lost their coverage as a result of Obamacare and the regulations the law has enforced on insurance companies,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cThe impact of the President\u2019s broken promise is budget strain on hard-working Arizonans and fewerchoices at a much higher cost.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve received emails from constituents and heard residents here at this hearing tell of 50% to 320% increases in their insurance premiums, while simultaneously losing access to their doctors and services. These increases are having a devastating impact on families\u2019 and individuals\u2019 well being. Devastating people\u2019s budgets is not a positive outcome.\u201d\n\nSchweikert also said the law\u2019s subsidy implementation creates additional budget issues, \u201cI want to make sure everyone understands the math. If you make $6,000 less, you get $8,000 [in coverage subsidies]. You actually make money by minimizing by your productivity.The absurdity of this is sad.\u201d\n\nAn estimated 200 Arizonans attended the field hearing titled \u2018The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/06/rep-schweikert-releases-letter-epa-administrator-challenging-lackluster/", "Rep. Schweikert Releases Letter to EPA Administrator Challenging Lackluster \u201cListening Tour\u201d", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 6, 2013\u2014Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee released a letter today sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing \u201cserious concerns with the lack of balance and transparency in the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) public outreach process associated with forthcoming greenhouse gas regulations for existing power plants.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn September 30, EPA announced a \u2018listening session tour\u2019 to \u2018solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches\u2019 to regulating existing power plants,\u201d the letter reads. \u201cIt is our understanding that EPA did not transcribe, webcast, or otherwise record the comments presented at the 11 listening sessions. If there is no record of what was said, it\u2019s unclear how the Agency can claim the sessions were designed for the purpose of \u2018helping EPA develop smart, cost-effective guidelines.\u2019 While EPA did allow written comments to be submitted at the sessions, many if not most presenters gave only oral remarks. In addition, it is our understanding that EPA does not intend to make public the written comments that were submitted.\u201d\n\nThe letter concluded, \u201cWe recognize that we have significant policy differences when it comes to these rules. However, there are clearly areas of opportunity for cooperation. Ultimately, the credibility of EPA decisions in these areas will be greatly enhanced if the American people can trust the process through which such decisions are reached. We look forward to working with you to make this happen.\u201d\n\n\u201cArizona is home to power plants providing energy to our businesses and families across the state. Each plant supplies jobs and opportunities for business growth,\u201d added Schweikert. \u201cInitiating changes in policy and regulations without public opinion in areas affected most by those changes is an insult to the American people and Arizonans especially.\u201d\n\nMembers who joined with Schweikert in signing the letter include: Reps. Chris Steward (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Larry Bucshon (R-Indiana), Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Jim Bridenstine (R-OK).\n\nFull PDF can be read here.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-field-hearing-shows-arizonans-suffering-presidents-broken", "Rep. Schweikert: Field Hearing Shows Arizonans Suffering from President's Broken Healthcare Promises", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,December 6, 2013 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to Arizonans' stories of insurance cancellation and higher costs heard at a House Committee on Oversight Government Field Hearing in Apache Junction today. So many Arizonans have lost their coverage as a result of Obamacare and the regulations the law has enforced on insurance companies, said Schweikert. The impact of the President's broken promise is budget strain on hard-working Arizonans and fewerchoices at a much higher cost. I've received emails from constituents and heard residents here at this hearing tell of 50% to 320% increases in their insurance premiums, while simultaneously losing access to their doctors and services. These increases are having a devastating impact on families' and individuals' well being. Devastating people's budgets is not a positive outcome. Schweikert also said the law's subsidy implementation creates additional budget issues, I want to make sure everyone understands the math. If you make $6,000 less, you get $8,000 [in coverage subsidies]. You actually make money by minimizing by your productivity.The absurdity of this is sad. An estimated 200 Arizonans attended the field hearing titled The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-releases-letter-epa-administrator-challenging-lackluster", "Rep. Schweikert Releases Letter to EPA Administrator Challenging Lackluster \"Listening Tour\"", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 6, 2013Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee released a letter today sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing serious concerns with the lack of balance and transparency in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) public outreach process associated with forthcoming greenhouse gas regulations for existing power plants. On September 30, EPA announced a listening session tour' to 'solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches' to regulating existing power plants, the letter reads. It is our understanding that EPA did not transcribe, webcast, or otherwise record the comments presented at the 11 listening sessions. If there is no record of what was said, it's unclear how the Agency can claim the sessions were designed for the purpose of helping EPA develop smart, cost-effective guidelines.' While EPA did allow written comments to be submitted at the sessions, many if not most presenters gave only oral remarks. In addition, it is our understanding that EPA does not intend to make public the written comments that were submitted. The letter concluded, We recognize that we have significant policy differences when it comes to these rules. However, there are clearly areas of opportunity for cooperation. Ultimately, the credibility of EPA decisions in these areas will be greatly enhanced if the American people can trust the process through which such decisions are reached. We look forward to working with you to make this happen. Arizona is home to power plants providing energy to our businesses and families across the state. Each plant supplies jobs and opportunities for business growth, added Schweikert. Initiating changes in policy and regulations without public opinion in areas affected most by those changes is an insult to the American people and Arizonans especially. Members who joined with Schweikert in signing the letter include: Reps. Chris Steward (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Larry Bucshon (R-Indiana), Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Jim Bridenstine (R-OK). Full PDF can be read here. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301191402/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=532", "REP. SCHWEIKERT RELEASES LETTER TO EPA ADMINISTRATOR CHALLENGING LACKLUSTER \"LISTENING TOUR\"", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,\u00a0December 6, 2013\u2014Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee released a letter today sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing \u201cserious concerns with the lack of balance and transparency in the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) public outreach process associated with forthcoming greenhouse gas regulations for existing power plants.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cOn September 30, EPA announced a \u2018listening session tour\u2019 to 'solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches\u2019 to regulating existing power plants,\u201d the letter reads.\u00a0 \u201cIt is our understanding that EPA did not transcribe, webcast, or otherwise record the comments presented at the 11 listening sessions.\u00a0 If there is no record of what was said, it\u2019s unclear how the Agency can claim the sessions were designed for the purpose of \u2018helping EPA develop smart, cost-effective guidelines.\u2019 While EPA did allow written comments to be submitted at the sessions, many if not most presenters gave only oral remarks.\u00a0 In addition, it is our understanding that EPA does not intend to make public the written comments that were submitted.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\tThe letter concluded, \u201cWe recognize that we have significant policy differences when it comes to these rules. However, there are clearly areas of opportunity for cooperation. Ultimately, the credibility of EPA decisions in these areas will be greatly enhanced if the American people can trust the process through which such decisions are reached. We look forward to working with you to make this happen.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cArizona is home to power plants providing energy to our businesses and families across the state. Each plant supplies jobs and opportunities for business growth,\u201d added Schweikert.\u00a0 \u201cInitiating changes in policy and regulations without public opinion in areas affected most by those changes is an insult to the American people and Arizonans especially.\u201d\n\n\tMembers who joined with Schweikert in signing the letter include: Reps. Chris Steward (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Larry Bucshon (R-Indiana), Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Jim Bridenstine (R-OK).\n\n\tFull PDF can be read here.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301191632/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=531", "REP. SCHWEIKERT: FIELD HEARING SHOWS ARIZONANS SUFFERING FROM PRESIDENTS BROKEN HEALTHCARE PROMISE", "2013-12-06", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz.,\u00a0December 6, 2013\u2014 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) issued the following statement in reaction to Arizonans\u2019 stories of insurance cancellation and higher costs heard at a House Committee on Oversight Government Field Hearing in Apache Junction today.\n\n\t\u201cSo many Arizonans have lost their coverage as a result of Obamacare and the regulations the law has enforced on insurance companies,\u201d said Schweikert. \u201cThe impact of the President\u2019s broken promise is budget strain on hard-working Arizonans and fewerchoices at a much higher cost.\u201d\n\n\t\u201cI\u2019ve received emails from constituents and heard residents here at this hearing tell of 50% to 320% increases in their insurance premiums, while simultaneously losing access to their doctors and services. These increases are having a devastating impact on families\u2019 and individuals\u2019 well being. Devastating people\u2019s budgets is not a positive outcome.\u201d\n\n\tSchweikert also said the law\u2019s subsidy implementation creates additional budget issues, \u201cI want to make sure everyone understands the math. If you make $6,000 less, you get $8,000 [in coverage subsidies]. You actually make money by minimizing by your productivity.The absurdity of this is sad.\u201d\n\n\tAn estimated 200 Arizonans attended the field hearing titled \u2018The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It.\u201d\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-introduces-bill-protect-economy-politics", "Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Protect Economy from Politics", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) introduced the Public Access to Public Land Guarantee Act of 2013 (H.R.3661), bipartisan legislation that would require the federal government to enter into an agreement with any state or municipality that offers non-federal funds to reopen and temporarily operate public lands (including national parks, national monuments and national recreation areas) during a government shutdown.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release\r\r\t\t\t\t\tDecember\u00a05, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact:\u00a0Garrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rRep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Protect Economy from Politics  \r\r\t\u2018Local Economies Are Not Political Pawns\u2019\u00a0\u00a0 \r\r \u00a0Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) introduced the Public Access to Public Land Guarantee Act of 2013 (H.R.3661), bipartisan legislation that would require the federal government to enter into an agreement with any state or municipality that offers non-federal funds to reopen and temporarily operate public lands (including national parks, national monuments and national recreation areas) during a government shutdown. If Congress retroactively appropriates funds, the Act would also require the federal government to refund the state or municipality. Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01), Trent Franks (AZ-08), Walter Jones (NC-3) and Tom McClintock (CA-04) are original co-sponsors of H.R.3661. Rep. Gosar said, \u201cThe communities in Arizona and across the country that rely on our national parks, forests and other federal lands as drivers of their local economies are not political pawns. My bill requires the federal government to work with willing municipalities and state governments to keep national parks open during shutdowns and to repay\u00a0states and local governments\u00a0if Congress retroactively allocates the funds.\u201d \u201cThis is critical for rural communities in my district, whose economies rely on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural resources development,\u201d Rep. Gosar continued. \u201cMy bill will mitigate the pain inflicted on these hardworking Americans during federal shutdowns.\u201d BACKGROUND:  \r\r\tFederal parks and lands were closed during the federal government shutdown of October 2013. Consequently, communities that rely on these parks and lands as economic drivers were severely hurt. The Obama Administration initially refused to accept offers from state agencies to operate parks and recreation areas during the shutdown and only after significant Congressional pressure did the National Park Service begin negotiating agreements with willing states. If shutdowns occur in the future, states like Arizona are concerned that the National Park System will again be used as a political pawn and that, even if states are temporarily allowed to open and manage the national parks in their states, the federal government will not reimburse them after the shutdown ends. H.R.3661 is needed to mitigate economic damage to local communities in the event of a federal government shutdown. The Senate version (S. 1750) of H.R.3661 was introduced by Senator Flake last week and was cosponsored by Sens. John McCain (R-AZ), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT).\u00a0\u00a0\r\r\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/05/rep-schweikert-hearings-confirmed-regulations-harming-community-lenders/", "Rep. Schweikert: Hearings Confirmed Regulations Harming Community Lenders", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Washington D.C., December 5, 2013.\u2013 Hearings on lagging post-recession recovery rates in the small business lending market confirm new rules are hurting community lenders and stalling job growth in small businesses, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) said Thursday.\n\n\u201cAfter an economic recession, this administration decided to do the opposite of what needed to be done to boost innovation, growth and jobs,\u201d said Schweikert \u201cThey promoted a law that has grown extremely market-restricting in recent history. The Dodd-Frank Act\u2019s new rules are very complex and they have increased compliance costs that are proving to be destructive to small lenders and the customers they serve.\u201d\n\nRep. Schweikert, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations, heard small business owners and lenders explain the effects of new lending regulations in a series of hearings this week focused on the stall in small business growth. Industry experts who testified say that as a result of post-recession regulations, small business lenders and credit unions are focusing their resources on compliance and not funding as many loans to mom and pop shops requesting capital. The cost of compliance for small banks, in both time and money, has created a skittish lending market.\n\nResponding to questions from Rep. David Schweikert in Thursday morning\u2019s hearing, on the regulatory landscape and burdens on small financial institutions, S.C. Bankers Association CEO Fred L. Green cited a significant reduction in flexibility to determine a consumers borrowing capacity compared with a decade ago, noting the many, burdensome hoops lenders must jump through in order to award a small business loan.\n\nAccording to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the number of banking institutions in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level since at least the Great Depression, and many of the smallest banks have merged or closed. Small lenders that have not merged as a way of coping with increased compliance costs are offering fewer loans for consumers and small businesses.\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202) 680- 9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/05/rep-schweikert-holds-christmas-toy-drive/", "Rep. Schweikert Holds Christmas Toy Drive", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 5, 2013 \u2014 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and his staff are collecting toys for children staying in Scottsdale Healthcare\u2019s Pediatric Unit over the holidays.\n\n\u201cYou can help us make the holidays a little brighter for children who are spending the holiday season in the hospital,\u201d said Rep. Schweikert. \u201cThe gift of a toy is a bright spot for the children and families who may not otherwise have the chance to celebrate the holidays because of an illness or injury.\u201d\n\nToys must be new and unwrapped; stuffed animals must have tags attached.\n\nToys must be dropped off at the District Office by Thursday, December 19, 2013 by 4:00 p.m. Scottsdale Healthcare provides the toys to children hospitalized during the holidays.\n\nWHAT: Toy Drive for Scottsdale Healthcare Pediatric Unit.\n\nWHERE: Rep. Schweikert\u2019s District Office, 10603 N. Hayden Rd, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85260\n\nWHEN: December 2, 2013 to December 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-hearings-confirmed-regulations-harming-community-lenders", "Rep. Schweikert: Hearings Confirmed Regulations Harming Community Lenders", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,December 5, 2013.-- Hearings on laggingpost-recession recovery rates in the small business lending market confirm new rules are hurting community lenders and stalling job growth in small businesses, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) said Thursday. After an economic recession, this administration decided to do the opposite of what needed to be done to boost innovation, growth and jobs, said Schweikert They promoted a law that has grown extremely market-restricting in recent history. The Dodd-Frank Act's new rules are very complex and they have increased compliance costs that are proving to be destructive to small lenders and the customers they serve. Rep. Schweikert, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations, heard small business owners and lenders explain the effects of new lending regulations in a series of hearings this week focused on the stall in small business growth. Industry experts who testified say that as a result of post-recession regulations, small business lenders and credit unions are focusing their resources on compliance and not funding as many loans to mom and pop shops requesting capital. The cost of compliance for small banks, in both time and money, has created a skittish lending market. Responding to questions from Rep. David Schweikert in Thursday morning's hearing, on the regulatory landscape and burdens on small financial institutions, S.C. Bankers Association CEO Fred L. Green cited a significant reduction in flexibility to determine a consumers borrowing capacity compared with a decade ago, noting the many, burdensome hoops lenders must jump through in order to award a small business loan. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the number of banking institutions in the U.S. has fallen to its lowestlevel since at least the Great Depression, and many of the smallest banks have merged or closed. Small lenders that have not merged as a way of coping with increased compliance costs are offering fewer loans for consumers and small businesses. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202) 680- 9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-holds-christmas-toy-drive", "Rep. Schweikert Holds Christmas Toy Drive", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 5, 2013 -- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and his staff are collecting toys for children staying in Scottsdale Healthcare's Pediatric Unit over the holidays. You can help us make the holidays a little brighter for children who are spending the holiday season in the hospital, said Rep. Schweikert. The gift of a toy is a bright spot for the children and families who may not otherwise have the chance to celebrate the holidays because of an illness or injury. Toys must be new and unwrapped; stuffed animals must have tags attached. Toys must be dropped off at the District Office by Thursday, December 19, 2013 by 4:00 p.m. Scottsdale Healthcare provides the toys to children hospitalized during the holidays. WHAT:Toy Drive for Scottsdale Healthcare Pediatric Unit. WHERE: Rep. Schweikert's District Office, 10603 N. Hayden Rd, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHEN: December 2, 2013 to December 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. DONATION IDEAS:  - Matchbox cars  - Play-doh  - Trains  - Musical toys  - Rattles  - Character dolls and toys  - Barbie dolls  - Action figures  - Lego's  - Blocks  - DVDs  Current Movies  - Arts and CraftsKits  - Child-appropriate books  - Leap Frog toys  - Interactive learning toys  - Makeup, nail polish  - MagazinesScottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center is the Northeast Valley's only hospital with a dedicated pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care and pediatric ER. The 28-bed pediatric inpatient unit offers care for children ages infant through 18.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301153441/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/salmon-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-mandela-of-south-africa", "SALMON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT MANDELA OF SOUTH AFRICA", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa.\n\u201cThe world has lost a courageous man who was an anti-apartheid leader, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work, and who led South Africa through a trying time of reform. Not easily deterred and full of hope for the future of his country, he is quoted as saying \u2018I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.\u2019 I hope future generations will be encouraged by President Mandela\u2019s tenacity to bring peace to his nation and raise awareness on issues affecting his fellow South Africans.\u201d \nRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\tFollow him on Facebook and Twitter. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301191932/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=511", "REP. SCHWEIKERT HOSTS CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Scottsdale, Ariz., December 5, 2013 -- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and his staff are collecting toys for children staying in Scottsdale Healthcare\u2019s Pediatric Unit over the holidays.\n\t\n\t\t\u201cYou can help us make the holidays a little brighter for children who are spending the holiday season in the hospital,\u201d said Rep. Schweikert. \u201cThe gift of a toy is a bright spot for the children and families who may not otherwise have the chance to celebrate the holidays because of an illness or injury.\u201d\n\t\n\t\tToys must be new and unwrapped; stuffed animals must have tags attached.\n\t\n\t\tToys must be dropped off at the District Office by Thursday, December 19, 2013 by 4:00 p.m. Scottsdale Healthcare provides the toys to children hospitalized during the holidays.\n\t\n\t\tWHAT:\u00a0Toy Drive for Scottsdale Healthcare Pediatric Unit. WHERE: Rep. Schweikert\u2019s District Office, 10603 N. Hayden Rd, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHEN: December 2, 2013 to December 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. DONATION IDEAS:  \n\t\t- Matchbox cars  \n\t\t- Play-doh  \n\t\t- Trains  \n\t\t- Musical toys  \n\t\t- Rattles  \n\t\t- Character dolls and toys  \n\t\t- Barbie dolls  \n\t\t- Action figures  \n\t\t- Lego\u2019s  \n\t\t- Blocks  \n\t\t- DVDs \u2013 Current Movies  \n\t\t- Arts and Crafts\u00a0Kits  \n\t\t- Child-appropriate books  \n\t\t- Leap Frog toys  \n\t\t- Interactive learning toys  \n\t\t- Makeup, nail polish  \n\t\t- Magazines\n\n\n\tScottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center is the Northeast Valley\u2019s only hospital with a dedicated pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care and pediatric ER. The 28-bed pediatric inpatient unit offers care for children ages infant through 18.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140309041224/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=530", "REP. SCHWEIKERT: HEARINGS CONFIRM REGULATIONS HARMING COMMUNITY LENDERS", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.,\u00a0December 5, 2013.-- Hearings on lagging\u00a0post-recession recovery rates in the small business lending market confirm new rules are hurting community lenders and stalling job growth in small businesses, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) said Thursday.\n\n\t\u201cAfter an economic recession, this administration decided to do the opposite of what needed to be done to boost innovation, growth and jobs,\u201d said Schweikert \u201cThey promoted a law that has grown extremely market-restricting in recent history. The Dodd-Frank Act\u2019s new rules are very complex and they have increased compliance costs that are proving to be destructive to small lenders and the customers they serve.\u201d\n\n\tRep. Schweikert, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations, heard small business owners and lenders explain the effects of new lending regulations in a series of hearings this week focused on the stall in small business growth.\u00a0 Industry experts who testified say that as a result of post-recession regulations, small business lenders and credit unions are focusing their resources on compliance and not \u00a0funding as many loans to mom and pop shops requesting capital. The cost of compliance for small banks, in both time and money, has created a skittish lending market.\u00a0\n\n\tResponding to questions from Rep. David Schweikert in Thursday morning\u2019s hearing, on the regulatory landscape and burdens on small financial institutions, S.C. Bankers Association CEO Fred L. Green cited a significant reduction in flexibility to determine a consumers borrowing capacity compared with a decade ago, noting the many, burdensome hoops lenders must jump through in order to award a small business loan.\n\n\tAccording to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the number of banking institutions in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest\u00a0level since at least the Great Depression, and many of the smallest banks have merged or closed. Small lenders that have not merged as a way of coping with increased compliance costs are offering fewer loans for consumers and small businesses.\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=06c41611-ab0d-4588-ae00-b715166dab37", "**UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY**", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday\u00a0Dec. 18, United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), will deliver a policy address at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on Congress\u2019 role in expanding trade opportunities and increasing market access for U.S. businesses.\u00a0\r\nNote: This event was postponed from last week.\r\n  Who:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake\r\nWhat:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AEI hosts: \u201cOpening markets, unlocking opportunity: Senator Jeff Flake on trade promotion in Congress\u201d\r\nWhen:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wednesday Dec. 18, 2013  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a011:00 a.m. \u2013 11:45 a.m.\r\nWhere:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Enterprise Institute (AEI)  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Twelfth Floor   \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1150 Seventeenth Street, NW  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Washington, DC 20036\r\nThe event will also be live-streamed at AEI.org/events.\r\nFor media inquiries, please contact AEI\u2019s Media Services at MediaServices@aei.org or 202-862-5829.\r\nFor general information on the event, please contact John VerWey at AEI at John.VerWey@aei.org or 202-862-5839.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=da275c7b-3339-4e57-b38e-77e7d57e1272", "Sen. Flake Statement on the Death of Nelson Mandela", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Mesa, Arizona \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), today released the following statement on the death of former South African President and anti-Apartheid leader Nelson Mandela:  \u201cOne of the true giants of the past century has passed,\u201d said Flake.\u00a0 \u201cHis courage, perseverance, optimism and moral leadership have blessed not only his beloved country, but the entire world.\"  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/arizona-one-step-closer-getting-paid", "Arizona One Step Closer to Getting Paid", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Arizona One Step Closer to Getting Paid \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington, DC,\r\n        December 4, 2013\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n        Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee held a markup and passed favorably the Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act (H.R.3286), legislation that would ensure states that used their funds to operate National Parks during the federal government shutdown are reimbursed:\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tDecember\u00a04, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rArizona One Step Closer to Getting Paid\r\r Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee held a markup and passed favorably the Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act (H.R.3286), legislation that would ensure states that used their funds to operate National Parks during the federal government shutdown are reimbursed:\r\r\"Without necessity, Arizona's economy lost millions of dollars in economic activity because President Obama, Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader Pelosi refused to negotiate with Republicans to end October\u2019s shutdown. States like Arizona stepped up to keep sites like the Grand Canyon open at their own expense but they must be repaid. Today\u2019s markup is an important step in ensuring that states that did the federal government\u2019s job during the shutdown are fully reimbursed.\" Rep. Gosar is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and an original cosponsor of H.R.3286.\r\r###\u00a0\r\r\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-votes-cut-business-strangling-red-tape", "Rep. Gosar Votes to Cut Business-Strangling Red Tape", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) voted in favor of the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act (H.R.1105), legislation that would eliminate excessive regulations that damage our economy, increase businesses\u2019 costs and restrict access to private sector capital that small businesses need in order to grow and create jobs.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tDecember\u00a04, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rRep. Gosar Votes to Cut Business-Strangling Red Tape  \r\r\t\u2018Set Our Small Businesses Free\u2019\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r \u00a0Today, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) voted in favor of the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act (H.R.1105), legislation that would eliminate excessive regulations that damage our economy, increase businesses\u2019 costs and restrict access to private sector capital that small businesses need in order to grow and create jobs. It would do so by exempting private equity firms that meet certain requirements from burdensome Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing criteria, allowing them to invest that money in businesses rather than use it to comply with these excessive regulations. The House of Representatives passed H.R.1105\u00a0by a bipartisan vote of 254-159. After the vote, Rep. Gosar said, \u201cArizonans can never afford to have the federal government strangle businesses with red tape, but that is especially true now, when so many families are out of work. This bill will eliminate excessive regulations, making it easier for small businesses to gain access to capital so they can grow and create new jobs. We must set our small businesses free so they can do what they do best: put Americans back to work.\u201d BACKGROUND:   \r\r\tThe Dodd-Frank Act, passed in 2010, added more than 400 regulations to the already-massive federal regulatory regime. One of those new regulations requires investment advisers who advise private equity firms and hedge funds to register with the SEC. Compliance costs for these firms, for just this one regulation, are estimated to be $500,000 per firm. H.R.1105 would exempt from the SEC filing requirement those investment advisers who work for firms that have not borrowed and that do not have an outstanding principal amount more than twice their funded capital commitments, thus freeing millions of dollars for private investment.\r\r###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/12/04/cpa-testifies-implementation-presidents-health-care-plan-what-do-i-have/", "CPA Testifies on Implementation of President\u2019s Health Care Plan: \u201cWhat do I have to do to avoid this?\u201d", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 December 4, 2013 \u2013 Responding to questioning from Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, regarding compliance with the President\u2019s health care plan, CPA Donna Baker revealed that her clients \"first reaction\" is asking \"What do I have to do to avoid this?\"\n\n\"Let\u2019s deal with the reality of businesses trying to survive,\" Schweikert said at a Committee hearing held today examining the impact of the President\u2019s health care law on small businesses. \"As our regulatory command-and-control society grows out of Washington, we\u2019re going to turn a lot of friends out there \u2013 businesses \u2013 into trying to find a way to game the law \u2013 in many ways just to survive.\"\n\nSchweikert concluded, \"The arrogance that we, as policymakers, keep dumping onto our country and onto our job creators\u2026this isn\u2019t a partisan issue. This should be about people we represent and not the vanity here of trying to justify things that we\u2019ve done that don\u2019t work.\"\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:40:02Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cpa-testifies-implementation-presidents-health-care-plan-what-do-i-have", "CPA Testifies on Implementation of President's Health Care Plan: \"What do I have to do to avoid this?\"", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C. -December 4, 2013 -Responding to questioningfrom Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, regarding compliance with the President's health care plan, CPA Donna Baker revealed that her clients \"first reaction\" is asking \"What do I have to do to avoid this?\" \"Let's deal with the reality of businesses trying to survive,\"Schweikert saidat a Committee hearing held today examining the impact of the President's health care law on small businesses. \"As our regulatory command-and-control society grows out of Washington, we're going to turn a lot of friends out there - businesses - into trying to find a way to game the law - in many ways just to survive.\" Schweikert concluded, \"The arrogance that we, as policymakers, keep dumping onto our country and onto our job creators...this isn't a partisan issue. This should be about people we represent and not the vanity here of trying to justify things that we've done that don't work.\" ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301153607/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/media-advisory-chairman-salmon-to-convene-field-hearing-in-tucson", "*Media Advisory* Chairman Salmon to Convene Field Hearing in Tucson", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WITNESSES:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPanel I\nThe Honorable Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPanel II\n\t\t\t\tMr. Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Council of the Americas and Americas Society\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\t\t\t\tMr. Glenn Hamer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry\n\t\t\t\tMs. Lea M\u00e1rquez Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\t\t\t\tMr. Timothy C. Hutchens, Executive Vice President and Head Federal Lessor Advisory Group, CBRE, Inc.\n\t\t\t\tMr. Christopher Wilson, Associate, Mexico Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140329203958/http://schweikert.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=528", "CPA Testifies on Implementation of President's Health Care Plan: \"What do I have to do to avoid this?\"", "2013-12-04", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C. -\u00a0December 4, 2013 -\u00a0Responding to questioning\u00a0from Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, regarding compliance with the President's health care plan, CPA Donna Baker revealed that her clients \"first reaction\" is asking \"What do I have to do to avoid this?\"\n\n\t\"Let's deal with the reality of businesses trying to survive,\"\u00a0Schweikert said\u00a0at a Committee hearing held today examining the impact of the President's health care law on small businesses.\u00a0 \"As our regulatory command-and-control society grows out of Washington, we're going to turn a lot of friends out there - businesses - into trying to find a way to game the law - in many ways just to survive.\"\n\n\tSchweikert concluded, \"The arrogance that we, as policymakers, keep dumping onto our country and onto our job creators...this isn't a partisan issue.\u00a0 This should be about people we represent and not the vanity here of trying to justify things that we've done that don't work.\"\n\n\t###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140222054838/http://gosar.house.gov/event/copper-commerce", "Copper is Commerce", "2013-12-03", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Monday, December 16, 2013  Copper is Commerce   Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM (AZ)  Location: Arizona House of Representatives, House Hearing Room 3  \n\t\t\t\t1700 W. Washington St.  \n\t\t\t\tPhoenix, AZ 85007\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301152828/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/salmon-introduces-bill-establishing-whistle-blower-protections-for-union", "Salmon Introduces Bill Establishing Whistle-blower Protections for Union Employees", "2013-12-03", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington\u2014Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement upon the introduction of his latest bill, the Union Integrity Act:\n\u201cWhistle-blower laws are designed to protect employees, hold employers and supervisors accountable, and ensure a safe and morally straight work environment.\u00a0 Amazingly, many of these types of protections do not apply to union employees. \n\u201cAs in other private and public sector industries, union workers should not be forced to choose between their job or their conscience. They should be able to shine a light on corruption or violations of their unions\u2019 fiduciary duties, without the threat of union boss retaliation. \n\u201cMy bill creates whistle-blower protections for union employees under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.\u00a0 It would ensure protection for honest union officers and encourage the disclosure of corruption and malfeasance in union workplaces.\u201d\u00a0 \nH.R. 3637, The Union Integrity Act, amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to provide whistle-blower protections for officers and employees of labor unions. It prohibits unions from firing, discriminating, or otherwise retaliating against a union employee that provided information about violations of either the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) or the LMRDA. Similarly, unions cannot terminate or discriminate against employees who object to or refuse to participate in any activities that violate the law.\u00a0\nBill text is available here.\nRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\tFollow him on Facebook and Twitter.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140228194816/http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/updated-house-oversight-committee-hold-field-hearing-arizona-examine-administration%E2%80%99s", "UPDATED: House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration\u2019s Broken Promise", "2013-12-02", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "For Immediate ReleaseDecember 2, 2013\n\u00a0\nContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\n\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\n\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\n\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\nUPDATED\n***Media Advisory***  House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration\u2019s Broken Promise\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0-\u00a0The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, of which Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is a member,\u00a0is holding a hearing in Arizona entitled \"ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It.\" The hearing will focus on taking testimony from witnesses whose healthcare plans were cancelled as a result of Obamacare.\u00a0\nThe Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,\u00a0Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49), as well as Reps.\u00a0David Schweikert (AZ-06) and\u00a0Trent Franks (AZ-08) are joining Rep. Gosar at the hearing. \u00a0\nThis event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\nFRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013  \u201cObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It\u201d  \n\tTIME: 10:00AM  \n\tLOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction  \n\t300 E. Superstition Blvd,  \n\tApache Junction, AZ 85119\nShare Your Story  \n\tHealthcare.gov continues to malfunction, millions of Americans are losing the insurance coverage they were promised they could keep and premiums for families are skyrocketing. Rep. Gosar wants to hear your stories. Click\u00a0HERE to share your Obamacare story.\nBACKGROUND:  \n\tOn June 15, 2009, President Obama claimed \u201cIf you like your health care plan, you\u2019ll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what.\u201d This is a broken promise because\u00a0more than\u00a0four\u00a0million Americans have received cancellation notices for their insurance policies since the launch of Obamacare.\u00a0Moreover, the Wall Street Journal reported that as many as 10 million consumers could have their plans terminated by their insurers effective January 1.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=19e1519d-455b-4ed5-8aef-93cabad849e8", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON DEMONSTRATIONS IN UKRAINE", "2013-12-02", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the public demonstrations in Ukraine:\r\n\u201cThe public demonstrations unfolding in Ukraine are a powerful expression of the high expectations that Ukrainians have for a future of democratic reform, economic opportunity, and integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.\r\n\u201cThe eyes of the world are on Ukraine. Ukraine\u2019s leaders should respect their people\u2019s basic rights, including freedom of expression and assembly, and refrain from acts of violence against peaceful demonstrators. At the same time, it is important for those demonstrating to continue doing so peacefully.\r\n\u201cUkrainians should not be forced to choose between a future in the west or the east. They should be free to chart their nation's future as they choose, in the best interest of Ukraine's citizens. As Ukrainians continue to press their government to take the necessary steps to sign an association agreement with the EU, the Ukrainian government should listen to the voices of its people and respond to their legitimate aspirations.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2013/11/27/rep-schweikert-latest-delay-presidents-health-care-plan/", "Rep. Schweikert on Latest Delay in President\u2019s Health Care Plan", "2013-11-27", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C., November 27, 2013 \u2014 Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, released the following statement regarding the latest delay in the implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan:\n\n\u201cWorking families and small business owners cannot plan for their family\u2019s health care when there is so much uncertainty in the implementation of the President\u2019s health care plan. For three years, the American people were promised a working, affordable and dependable health care system. Instead, it\u2019s been a long-list of delays and broken promises.\n\n\u201cHow many more Americans will have to lose their coverage before the President concedes that Washington and government are simply incapable of acting as the nation\u2019s health care administrator? It\u2019s time to put politics aside and for the President to work with Congress to go through his health care plan line-by-line, dollar-by-dollar so we can understand the financial and economic consequences of this system and what delays the American people can expect next.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov\n\n(202)680-9613\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T22:39:47Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-schweikert-latest-delay-presidents-health-care-plan", "Rep. Schweikert on Latest Delay in President's Health Care Plan", "2013-11-27", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C., November 27, 2013 -- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations, released the following statement regarding the latest delay in the implementation of the President's health care plan:  Working families and small business owners cannot plan for their family's health care when there is so much uncertainty in the implementation of the President's health care plan. For three years, the American people were promised a working, affordable and dependable health care system.Instead, it's been a long-list of delays and broken promises.   How many more Americans will have to lose their coverage before the President concedes that Washington and government are simply incapable of acting as the nation's health care administrator? It's time to put politics aside and for the President to work with Congress to go through his health care plan line-by-line, dollar-by-dollar so we can understand the financial and economic consequences of this system and what delays the American people can expect next.  ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov  (202)680-9613", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-no-person-should-be-forced-compromising-religious-values", "Rep. Gosar: No Person Should be Forced into Compromising Religious Values", "2013-11-26", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing the case against Hobby Lobby by Secretary Sebelius (SEBELIUS, SEC. OF H&HS, ET AL. V. HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC.).\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tNovember\u00a026, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\taprylmarie.fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tgarrett.hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\r\u00a0Rep. Gosar: No Person Should be Forced into Compromising Religious Values\r\rFLORENCE, ARIZ.\u00a0-\u00a0Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing the case against Hobby Lobby by Secretary Sebelius (SEBELIUS, SEC. OF H&HS, ET AL. V. HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC.). \"I am pleased that the United States Supreme Court will be taking up this important case. Congressional Democrats and the Obama Administration went too far in their efforts to strip the fundamental religious rights of those who oppose contraceptives and abortion.\" \"As a Catholic, a father and a strong supporter of our nation's Constitution, I believe that no person, company or educational institution should be forced into compromising their religious values because Big Government has decided it knows best.\" Rep. Gosar also released\u00a0a\u00a0statement last year in regard to the contraceptive mandate, which will require all non-exempt employers to provide health care coverage that includes abortion-inducing drugs or pay a steep tax. It can be found here: http://gosar.house.gov/case-you-missed-it/case-you-missed-it-dr-gosar-mourns-day-religious-freedom-died. The Supreme Court's announcement can be found here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/112613zr_ed9g.pdf \r\r###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140912171155/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-salmon-statement-commemorating-thanksgiving", "Rep. Salmon Statement Commemorating Thanksgiving", "2013-11-26", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington\u2014Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement in commemoration of Thanksgiving:\n\u201cWith the month of November coming to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving. Throughout the course of this year, our nation has endured its share of challenges. While these challenges may seem insurmountable at times, we must never forget that we as Americans have overcome even greater obstacles throughout the course of our history. We also must never forget how fortunate we are to live in this great country and must always strive to recognize the great and bounteous blessings that are afforded to us by virtue of the bravery of our men and women in uniform, the intrepid spirit of those working for a better life, America\u2019s founding principle of freedom to pursue your dreams, and God\u2019s blessings on our nation.\u201d \nRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\tFollow him on Facebook and Twitter. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-iranian-nuclear-agreement", "Rep. Gosar on Iranian Nuclear Agreement", "2013-11-25", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), issued the following statement in regard to President Obama's proclamation of an agreement with Iran about its nuclear ambition:\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tNovember\u00a025, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\tAprylmarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tgarrett.hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\r\u00a0Rep. Gosar on Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Once Again It's Amateur Hour at the State Department\r\rFLORENCE, ARIZ.\u00a0-\u00a0Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S.\u00a0(AZ-04), issued the following statement in regard to\u00a0President Obama's proclamation of an agreement with Iran about\u00a0its nuclear ambition:\r\r\"It's unfortunate that President Obama caved\u00a0to the historically-false assurances of the Iranian regime. This agreement will not end Iran's nuclear program or ensure peace. It does, however, validate Iran's claim to nuclear weapons.\r\r\"At no point did the President obtain any assurance that Iran will not use its weaponry to 'wipe Israel off the map' as promised by the Islamic regime. The President failed to obtain the release of Christians held prisoner in Iran, including Pastor Abedini, who has been imprisoned for over a year.\u00a0\r\r\"The President agreed to lift effective sanctions and\u00a0received nothing of value in return.\r\r\"Once again, it's amateur hour at the State Department.\r\r\"I stand with Israel and its right\u00a0to self-defense.\u00a0 That is why I continue to push for passage of H.Res.98, which reaffirms Israel's right to protect itself.\"\r\rBACKGROUND:  \r\r\tPresident Obama recently announced an agreement with Iran that does not prohibit Iran from developing its nuclear arsenal but partially lifts sanctions that were working. The agreement gives validation to Iran's program, contrary to various United Nations Resolutions. The agreement is so poorly negotiated that Israel called it an historic mistake. Rep. Gosar's H.Res.98 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' unwavering support of Israel's right to defend itself against acts of war. The resolution affirms that Israel has the moral and legal right to defend itself against existential threats such as the one posed by Iran. Rep.\u00a0Gosar is a member of the Israel Allies Caucus and introduced similar legislation in the 112th Congress. H.Res.98 currently has 31 co-sponsors. These co-sponsors are listed below:  \r\r\tRep. Jim Bridenstine (OK-01)  \r\r\tRep. Paul Broun (GA-10)  \r\r\tRep. Michael Burgess (TX-26)  \r\r\tRep. Mike Coffman (CO-06)  \r\r\tRep. Mike Conaway (TX-11)  \r\r\tRep. Tom Cotton (AR-04)  \r\r\tRep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03)  \r\r\tRep. Trent Franks (AZ-08)  \r\r\tRep. Bob Goodlatte (VA-06)  \r\r\tRep. Tom Graves (GA-14)  \r\r\tRep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09)  \r\r\tRep. Michael Grimm (NY-11)  \r\r\tRep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04)  \r\r\tRep. Steve King (IA-04)  \r\r\tRep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07)  \r\r\tRep. Robert Latta (OH-05)  \r\r\tRep. Billy Long (MO-07)  \r\r\tRep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03)  \r\r\tRep. Cynthia Lummis (WY)  \r\r\tRep. David McKinley (WV-01)  \r\r\tRep. Mark Meadows (NC-11)  \r\r\tRep. John Mica (FL-07)  \r\r\tRep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)  \r\r\tRep. Alan Nunnelee (MS-01)  \r\r\tRep. Steven Palazzo (MS-04)  \r\r\tRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05)  \r\r\tRep. David Schweikert (AZ-06)  \r\r\tRep. Steve Southerland\u00a0(FL-02)  \r\r\tRep. Steve Stivers (OH-15)  \r\r\tRep. Randy Weber (TX-14)  \r\r\tRep. Lynn Westmoreland (GA-03)", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://franks.house.gov/press-release/franks-iran-agreement-definition-bad-deal", "Franks: Iran Agreement is the \"Definition of a Bad Deal\"", "2013-11-24", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Trent Franks", "F000448", "franks.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaking from Manila, Philippines, Congressman Trent Franks, Chair of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and author of the U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Act, reacted with alarm to President Obama\u2019s stated agreement with Iran. According to Franks,\n\u201cIn announcing this agreement, Mr. Obama said the \u2018limitations\u2026cut off Iran\u2019s most likely paths to a bomb.\u2019 Truly, the very definition of a bad deal is one in which Iran is not fully and unequivocally prevented from ultimately obtaining a nuclear weapons capability. And by Mr. Obama\u2019s own admission, this plan does not entirely rule out such a scenario. \n\"Meanwhile, Iranian President Rouhani, who campaigned for the Iranian presidency on his record of building up Iran\u2019s nuclear program, lauded the agreement, stating that it recognizes Iran\u2019s \u2018nuclear rights.\u2019\n\u201cThis accord amounts to Mr. Obama crossing his fingers and hoping that the world\u2019s largest state sponsor of terrorism -- which has sent hundreds of thousands of child soldiers to their deaths, has armed the militants killing Americans abroad, and has called for the destruction of both Israel and the United States -- will behave reasonably.\n\"The deal President Obama has described will naively leave in place Iran's ability to enrich uranium as we predicted he would. This is the gravest of mistakes. Mr. Obama's track record on foreign policy is that of one failure after another. However, in this case the error may ultimately lead to a nuclear arms capable Iran and the world stepping into the shadow of nuclear terrorism. Posterity will hold this President culpable if that occurs. \n\"This agreement also immediately places Israel in the most untenable of positions. Mr Obama's political determination to make a deal with Iran at any cost, even if it endangers the peace and security of our closest allies as well as our children's future, will become apparent in the long run, and history will discover that the price the world may have to pay to deal with a nuclear-armed Iran in the future will far outweigh the price we could have paid to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131208053318/http://salmon.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/salmon-statement-on-iran-nuclear-agreement", "Salmon Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement", "2013-11-24", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Matt Salmon", "S000018", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington\u2014Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement regarding the interim, six-month Iranian nuclear agreement:\n\u201cI have deep concerns regarding last night's news that the negotiators have reached an agreement on the future of Iran's dangerous nuclear program.\u00a0 \n\u201cReportedly, this agreement proposes a six month freeze of the Iranian enrichment program and in return Iran will receive over $6 billion in sanctions relief. \n\u201cUnfortunately, Iran has proven itself time and time again to be untrustworthy when making deals and there has been no concrete proof that they have changed their tune this time around. Lifting the sanctions that are proving successful without dismantling the Iranian nuclear program is not good for America's national interest or the interests of our allies in the region.\u201d\nRep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.\n\tFollow him on Facebook and Twitter.  \u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=02759038-ac42-4ab6-88ec-4754c89be298", "STATEMENT BY SENATOR McCAIN ON THE NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN", "2013-11-24", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u00ad\u2013 U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the nuclear agreement with Iran:\r\n\u201cWhile I am seeking more information on this interim agreement, it does appear that, if implemented, this agreement could modestly slow Iran's nuclear ambitions during the next six months. I am, however, concerned by particular elements of this agreement and some other elements that are left out.\r\n\u201cFor example, this agreement does not require Iran to resolve some of the outstanding concerns of the IAEA, which has rigorously documented Iran's pattern of lies and deceptions regarding its nuclear program. Iran also would not have to stop building completely its Arak nuclear facility and may never have to destroy it altogether. Similarly, Iran would only be required to \u2018address\u2019 U.N. Security Council resolutions pertaining to its nuclear program, rather than fully complying with those resolutions, especially the U.N.'s demand that Iran fully suspend its enrichment activities. This means that, under this agreement, the centrifuges will continue to spin. What's more, this agreement is silent on the question of Iran's nuclear weaponization efforts and development of delivery systems, such as ballistic missiles, that are key components of its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Problems and omissions such as these are compounded by an easing of sanctions that could make it harder to sustain the international will and cooperation to continue enforcing existing sanctions.\r\n\u201cThe bigger problem, however, is that the \u2018comprehensive\u2019 agreement envisioned in this accord would have an expiration date, beyond which Iran would be allowed to retain a large-scale domestic enrichment program. In other words, what is envisioned does not appear to be a final settlement that could eliminate fully Iran's capability to develop nuclear weapons. That is problematic, because when this \u2018comprehensive\u2019 agreement expires, it is highly unlikely that the Iranian regime will have given up its support of terrorism and the many other malign activities that currently threaten our friends and allies in the Middle East and our own national security interests.\r\n\u201cI am concerned this agreement could be a dangerous step that degrades our pressure on the Iranian regime without demonstrable actions on Iran's part to end its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability \u2013 a situation that would be reminiscent of our experience over two decades with North Korea. For this reason, I will continue working with my colleagues in Congress to keep the pressure on the Iranian regime, including by action on additional sanctions.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=19cabea8-87af-4bea-99a1-19a53a220977", "Sen. Flake Introduces Bill to Help Protect U.S. Innovations From Theft", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), introduced S. 1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR). This legislation would fill a gap in current law and extend the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts to overseas perpetrators of trade-secret theft when such fraud causes an injury in the U.S. to a U.S. company or person. The FAIR Act would allow a person or company whose trade secret has been disclosed to bring a civil suit against the bad actor if the entity is overseas, just as they can if the entity is domestic.\u00a0   \u00a0  Background: U.S. businesses often must share trade secrets with foreign suppliers, foreign customers and foreign partners under nondisclosure agreements. U.S. companies also share valuable information with their own employees in multiple countries, as product development and manufacturing occurs around the world. Should a trade secret be disclosed, its value is eliminated because it cannot be recovered.  \u00a0  The theft of trade secrets abroad is a growing problem because foreign entities are not subject to the same laws protecting trade secrets as U.S. entities. Therefore, a U.S. entity has little recourse when a foreign entity steals or conspires to steal its trade secret.  \u00a0  \u201cIt\u2019s no secret that innovation is one of the key drivers of economic growth in the U.S. today, and that the protection of intellectual property is critical to innovation. We cannot abide gaps in current law that allow foreign entities to misappropriate U.S. trade secrets,\u201d said Flake.  \u00a0  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=f6160658-3433-4b04-b453-95a16e845471", "Sen. Flake Illustrates Washington\u2019s Spending Problem, Targets Waste from the Department of Energy", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Mesa, Arizona\u00a0\u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), delivered on the Senate floor the following remarks highlighting Washington\u2019s continued spending problem, despite a $17 trillion-and-growing national debt. This is the second speech on reining in federal spending \u201cFiscal Follies\u201d across agencies and issue areas. Today\u2019s address highlights wasteful spending within the U.S. Department of Energy. Video of Sen. Flake's remarks can be seen below.  \u201cWe\u2019re now at the halfway point in the countdown to the next budget deadline.\r\nBy Dec. 13, the budget conference committee must report its plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2014 and beyond.\r\nWe\u2019re already two-and-a-half-months into the fiscal year, it\u2019s critical that the conferees agree on funding the government within the framework of the Budget Control Act.\r\nAs I\u2019ve mentioned before on the Senate floor, the BCA \u2013 which placed caps discretionary spending \u2013 has provided us with a necessary dose of fiscal discipline.\r\nWhile the BCA is not a silver bullet that fixes all of our problems, it represents $2 trillion in projected deficit savings that improves the nation\u2019s long-term fiscal outlook.\r\nWithout it, federal spending would go unchecked \u2013 allowing the deficits to be even higher.\r\nIn 2013, that deficit reached $680 billion. And in 2014, it is estimated to go up $750 billion.\r\nShould Congress chose to ignore the BCA, we will find ourselves even deeper in the red. In fact, some of my friends across the aisle have indicated that they want to spend a whopping $91 billion more than the BCA mandates in 2014 alone.\r\nInstead of offering smart spending cuts to eliminate waste and prioritize funds, many of these same Democrats have been compiling a list of their favorite tax hikes to replace the sequester.\r\nMr. President, that action fails to recognize one simple truth, a point I made here on the floor last week, and one that I will to make over and over again: Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.\r\nIn fact, 2013 set the record for the most taxes ever collected, at $2.77 trillion dollars \u2013 that\u2019s a 13 percent increase from 2012.\r\nYet, some of my colleagues want taxpayers to shoulder the burden of their plans to increase federal spending.\r\nWhile the BCA has proved to help to moderate the federal budget\u2019s hunger for taxpayer dollars, make no mistake: The budget is still bloated. And anyone who says there\u2019s nothing left to cut simply isn\u2019t looking hard enough.\r\nLast week I offered my suggestions for cutting waste at the Department of Agriculture. Just the programs I highlighted \u2013 and there are surely others \u2013 would save $5 billion when compared to the president\u2019s budget.\r\nToday, I want to share with you some similar fiscal follies at the Department of Energy.\r\nThe Department of Energy spends an astonishing amount of taxpayer dollars on industries and technologies that are already well-established in the public marketplace.\r\nBut few examples stand out more than the agency\u2019s growing role in the automotive industry.\r\nTake for instance the Vehicle Technologies Program, which is slated to receive $575 million under President Obama\u2019s 2014 budget. This program conducts research and development into seemingly every facet of vehicle manufacturing, from hybrid technologies to engine efficiency to advanced lightweight materials.\u00a0\r\nIt even goes so far as to draw up marketing strategies to promote consumer acceptance of products like electric vehicles and renewable fuels.\u00a0\r\nIs there really anyone in America who doesn\u2019t know what an electric vehicle is or what it does?\u00a0 Yet we\u2019re supposed to spend money to improve consumer acceptance for these products?\r\nThe Vehicle Technologies Program has also awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to automakers, including Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. Since 2010, the program has received $1.2 billion dollars of taxpayer funds.\u00a0\r\nCuriously, the VTP\u2019s official online listing of goals and accomplishments has not been updates since 2010.\r\nAnother well-established industry benefiting from taxpayer largesse is wind energy.\r\nBut don\u2019t take my word for it: Just read DOE\u2019s budget request, which prominently highlights wind industry\u2019s \u201cgreat success in deploying land-based technology over the last five years.\u201d\r\nYou also may recall recently retired Energy Secretary Steven Chu\u2019s admission that he considers wind a \u201cmature\u201d technology.\u00a0\r\nWhy then, Mr. President, are we pumping money into a technology that even DOE indicates should be able to stand on its own?\r\nA recent Navigant Research study made headlines when it reported that the U.S. is both the world\u2019s largest wind power market and home to the world\u2019s No. 1 one wind-power supplier, General Electric.\r\nA recent GAO report found that 82 federal wind-related initiatives funded across nine agencies cost $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2011.\u00a0 This is for, what we\u2019ve been told, is a mature technology.\r\nWhat is more troubling than the sheer cost of the federal government\u2019s fragmented wind program is the GAO\u2019s finding that more than 80 percent of those programs had overlapping characteristics.\u00a0\r\nGAO\u2019s subsequent recommendation seemed reasonable enough \u2013 that the DOE should formally assess and document whether federal financial support of its initiatives is actually needed.\r\nYet the president\u2019s budget, released one month later, recommended an unprecedented funding level of $144 million for the DOE wind energy program in 2014.\r\nWind\u2019s windfall at DOE comes on the heels of yet another extension of the multibillion dollar Wind Production Tax Credit.\u00a0\r\nThis tax credit was temporarily established more than two decades ago to encourage investment in the then-fledgling wind industry.\u00a0 This is two decades ago. Congress gave energy a seven-year window to take advantage of and prepare for the expiration of the original PTC in 1999.\r\nBut who is surprised that parochial interests and a host of extensions continue to keep this zombie subsidy from expiring as designed.\r\nToday, as the credit\u2019s supporters repeat their plea for just one more extension, they ignore America\u2019s debt-ridden reality. And so the walking-dead Wind Production Tax Credit, which is little more than a taxpayer-funded entitlement program, lives on.\r\nWhile I\u2019ve singled out automotive and wind programs at DOE, similar arguments could be made for reducing or eliminating the department\u2019s support for other established industries, including oil, natural gas, solar and nuclear.\u00a0\r\nMany of these programs are both unnecessary for further development of these technologies, and are blatantly duplicative. In fact, another GAO study identified a mind-boggling 679 renewable-energy initiatives across 23 agencies in fiscal year 2010.\u00a0\r\nProminently featured in a report from my colleague from Oklahoma, Sen. Coburn\u2019s Duplication Nation report, these redundant programs cost taxpayers $15 billion dollars in 2010 alone.\r\nInstead of continuing to pick winners and losers, Congress should reduce its footprint in well-established areas of the energy sector.\r\nNot only would this help level the playing field for emerging energy technologies that are actually prepared to compete in the marketplace, it would save taxpayers untold billions of dollars.\r\nWith just one month to go before the budget deadline, I urge my colleagues to reject the urge to fixate on raising taxes, and instead help focus negotiations on smart, achievable spending reductions.\u00a0\r\nBy eliminating waste and prioritizing spending within the BCA framework, we can shore up this country\u2019s fiscal future.\r\nTurning out the lights on wasteful programs at the Department of Energy would be a step in the right direction.\u201d\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/events?ContentRecord_id=b20ad3f0-242f-4b3f-a5b5-78c3b42ccebe", "PAYSON, AZ - VETERANS FORUM", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The Office of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will hold a veterans informational forum in Payson on Friday, November 22nd. The forum, part of a series designed for veterans and their families, will provide information regarding the new Fully Developed Claims (FDC) process which was created to expedite the new claims process for veterans. Senator McCain\u2019s staff, as well as representatives from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VA) and local Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) will be present to brief veterans and answer questions regarding the expedited process for new claims.\r\nThis forum is aimed at explaining the FDC process for new claims only \u2013 VA representatives and VSOs will not be able to answer questions regarding existing claims.\u00a0\r\nFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013\r\nFLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHO:\u00a0\u00a0\r\nMcCain staff, representatives from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Veterans Service Officers (VSOs)\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT:\r\n\r\nVeterans informational forum on the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) process\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHEN:\r\n\r\n12:00 p.m. \u2013\u00a02:00 p.m. MT\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHERE:\r\n\r\nThe Messingers Community Room\r\n901 South Westerly Road\r\nPayson, Arizona 85541\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**Constituents looking for more information on the forum should call Senator McCain\u2019s Phoenix Office at (602) 952-2410.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/events?ContentRecord_id=ba9ed902-2e71-4e83-a959-d4fa0967500b", "MESA, AZ - McCAIN, FLAKE TOWN HALL MEETING", "2013-11-22", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "John McCain", "M000303", "www.mccain.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WHO:\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\nU.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ)\r\nU.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT:\r\nMesa Town Hall Meeting\r\n\r\n\r\nWHEN:\r\n\r\nMonday, November 25th \u2013 4:00 p.m. MT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHERE:\r\n\r\nWAXIE Sanitary Supply\r\nConference Room\r\n4136 East McDowell Road\r\nMesa, Arizona 85215\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n**This event is open to WAXIE employees and the general public.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-introduces-bill-halt-warrantless-collection-passwords", "Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Halt Warrantless Collection of Passwords", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) introduced the Reasonable Expectation of American Privacy (REAP) Act of 2013 (H.R.3557), legislation that would provide increased protections for consumer and subscriber password information. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tNovember\u00a021, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rRep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Halt Warrantless Collection of Passwords   \r\r\t\u2018Ignoring the Fourth Amendment Is Contrary to Core American Values\u2019\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\r\r \u00a0Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) introduced the Reasonable Expectation of American Privacy (REAP) Act of 2013 (H.R.3557), legislation that would provide increased protections for consumer and subscriber password information. This bill would prevent the federal government from forcing or coercing companies to provide personal online passwords, unless a specific warrant is obtained for a specific individual or group,\u00a0each of which must be the subject of a relevant investigation. It also repeals the provision of the law that allows the federal government to obtain stored email communications that are left in\u00a0a person's account for more than 180 days.\u00a0\u00a0 Rep. Gosar said, \u201cSpying on hundreds of millions of Americans, from innocent grandmothers to high school students, using highly controversial and perverse legal interpretations is contrary to core American values. It\u2019s time for Congress to listen to the public outcry over our federal surveillance programs. These programs are intended to keep us safe from harm, not attach themselves to every facet of our private lives.\u201d \u201cMy bill removes any legal uncertainty about the circumstances in which Americans\u2019 Internet user passwords may be divulged to the federal government,\u201d Rep. Gosar continued. \u201cIn the constantly evolving world of technology, this bill is one step in the right direction towards securing personal data and ensuring the government's access is limited.\u201d\r\r###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/rep-gosar-votes-boost-pipeline-construction-and-job-creation", "Rep. Gosar Votes to Boost Pipeline Construction and Job Creation", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Gosar Votes to Boost Pipeline Construction and Job Creation \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington, DC,\r\n        November 21, 2013\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n        Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) voted in favor of the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900), bipartisan legislation that expedites the federal review process for natural gas pipeline permitting. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \r\r\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tFor Immediate Release:\r\r\t\t\t\t\tNovember\u00a021, 2013\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\u00a0\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\t\tContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\r\r\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\r\r\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\r\r\t\t\t\r\r\t\t\r\r\t\r\r\r\rRep. Gosar Votes to\u00a0Boost Pipeline Construction and Job Creation \r\r \u00a0Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) voted in favor of the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.1900), bipartisan legislation that expedites the federal review process for natural gas pipeline permitting. The House of Representatives passed H.R.1900\u00a0by a vote of 252-165. After the vote, Rep. Gosar said, \u201cOur national\u00a0economic recovery is threatened by excessive regulation, unnecessary red-tape and a bloated bureaucracy. This bill will ease permitting delays for natural gas pipelines, which will not only mitigate a potential shortage of gas-based electricity but will also create much-needed private-sector\u00a0jobs. With so many families struggling to find work, we can\u2019t afford to continue to let government get in the way of job creation.\u201d BACKGROUND:  \r\r\tAs natural gas gains a greater market share of the nation\u2019s electricity portfolio, pipeline infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the increased production. Consequently, several regions of the country are facing a shortage of pipeline capacity to support increased gas-electric generation. Unnecessary delay and red-tape from a variety of federal agencies are being used to delay and stop new pipelines. H.R.1900 seeks to alleviate this problem by establishing firm timelines for the review of natural gas pipeline permit applications.\r\r###\u00a0\r\r\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140228195039/http://gosar.house.gov/press-release/house-oversight-committee-hold-field-hearing-arizona-examine-administration%E2%80%99s-broken", "House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration\u2019s Broken Promise", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "For Immediate ReleaseNovember 21, 2013\n\u00a0\nContact: Apryl Marie Fogel\n\t\t\t\t\tAprylMarie.Fogel@mail.hosue.gov\n\t\t\t\t\tGarrett Hawkins\n\t\t\t\t\tGarrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov\n***Media Advisory***  House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration\u2019s Broken Promise\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0-\u00a0The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, of which Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is a member,\u00a0is holding a hearing in Arizona entitled \"ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It.\" The hearing will focus on taking testimony from witnesses whose healthcare plans were cancelled as a result of Obamacare.\nThis event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\nFRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013  \u201cObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It\u201d  \n\tTIME: 10:00AM  \n\tLOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction  \n\t300 E. Superstition Blvd,  \n\tApache Junction, AZ 85119\nShare Your Story  \n\tHealthcare.gov continues to malfunction, millions of Americans are losing the insurance coverage they were promised they could keep and premiums for families are skyrocketing. Rep. Gosar wants to hear your stories. Click\u00a0HERE to share your Obamacare story.\nBACKGROUND:  \n\tOn June 15, 2009, President Obama claimed \u201cIf you like your health care plan, you\u2019ll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what.\u201d This is a broken promise because\u00a0more than\u00a0four\u00a0million Americans have received cancellation notices for their insurance policies since the launch of Obamacare.\u00a0Moreover, the Wall Street Journal reported that as many as 10 million consumers could have their plans terminated by their insurers effective January 1.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140228203823/http://gosar.house.gov/event/congressional-field-hearing-%E2%80%9Cobamacare-implementation-broken-promise-if-you-your-current-plan", "Congressional Field Hearing: \u201cObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It\u201d", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013  \u201cObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It\u201d  \n\tTIME: 10:00AM  \n\tLOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction  \n\t300 E. Superstition Blvd,  \n\tApache Junction, AZ 85119\nClick HERE for more information.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140301114130/http://gosar.house.gov/event/maricopa-town-hall", "Maricopa Town Hall", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul Gosar", "G000565", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Tuesday, November 26, 2013  Maricopa Town Hall\u00a0   Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM (AZ)  Location: Maricopa's New City Hall  \n\t\t\t\t39700 West Civic Center Plaza  \n\t\t\t\tMaricopa, AZ 85138\nPlease note, the specific address does not yet appear in search engines such as Google. If you \u201cGoogle\u201d directions use the address 18000 North White and Parker Road, Maricopa, AZ 85138, which will guide you to the entrance of the new City Hall.\n\t\t\t\tIf you need help with directions, please call Paul Jepson at 602-672-6024.\nClick HERE to view the event flyer.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ec967aa7-cc12-4175-a693-ab4651c76103", "Sen. Flake Introduces Bill to Help Keep Public Lands Open During Federal Government Shutdowns", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Jeff Flake", "F000444", "www.flake.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), today introduced S. 1750, the Public Access to Public Lands Guarantee Act. The legislation would require the federal government to enter an agreement with any state or municipality willing to offer funding to keep public lands, such as national monuments, national recreation areas and national parks, open during a shutdown of the federal government. S. 1750 seeks to prevent the federal government from delaying \u2013 or denying \u2013 the negotiation of these agreements, as it did when Arizona offered local and state funds to keep the Grand Canyon National Park open during the recent shutdown.  \u201cClosures of federal lands affect not just campers, recreational hunters and those who love the outdoors, but also those who protect communities from catastrophic wildfires, veterans trying to visit war memorials and the economic wellbeing of many towns that rely on tourism. If public or private funds are offered to help keep national parks and other public lands open in the event of a government shutdown, the federal government ought to accept them, and quickly,\u201d said Flake. S. 1750 is cosponsored by Sens. 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