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| 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 | 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. share: f t 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’s 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. 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. My bipartisan legislation, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act, addre… | 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’S 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “Governor Nakaima's decision to sign the landfill permit is a major achievement for Okinawa, for Japan, and for the U.S.-Japan alliance – an achievement for which Prime Minister Abe and his Administration also deserve much credit. “After 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. “It 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. “The 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “I 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’m 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.” According 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. ### | 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’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 | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | 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 Back 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 | 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 | 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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. “This is a real step forward in replenishing the Forest Service’s dwindling air tanker fleet, which is critically important to fighting wildfires,” said Senator McCain. “This year’s 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.” “I 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,” said Senator Feinstein. “These seven plans combined can carry over 21,000 gallons of water or fire retardant to help combat dangerous forest fires. Given California’s worsening risk of forest fires – as evidenced by the ongoing Pfeiffer Fire near Big Sur – this transfer is a critical step to help address our ability to defend forests and communities from the threat of wildfires.” Every year, millions of acres are destroyed by wildfires across the western United States. While aircraft are vital to the Forest Service’s 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. Under 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 aircraf… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “I 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. “As I remarked multiple times on the Senate floor, I have been deeply frustrated by Majority Leader Reid’s 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 – and likely only – 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 – and our taxpaying constituents – when we fail to authorize and appropriate in a timely way, is unacceptable and should serve as a source of shame and embarrassment. “Despite 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 th… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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’s 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. December 20, 2013 The Honorable Barack Obama The President of the United States of America The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We 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. Per 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’s pardon of Henry O. Flipper in 1999 and President Bush’s pardon of Charles Winters in 2008. We ask you today in the 100th year after Jack Arthur Johnson’s 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. Sincerely, Senator John McCain Congressman Peter King ### | 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.—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 inconveni… | 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.– 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. ### Back 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—Recommendations made by the White House’s Review Board on Intelligence and Communications Technologies within 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’ communications and to protect and defend their civil liberties. The full text of the USA Freedom Act can be read here. The full NSA Review Board Recommendations can be read here. ### Contact Maggie Zehring: margaret.zehring@mail.house.gov (202) 680- 9613 Back 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 | 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 … | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 ar… | 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 | 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://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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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. The bill, which was sponsored by Flake and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), is designed to extend federal agencies’ authority to enter into forest stewardship contracts that would help them reduce wildfire risks. The 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). "We must use every resource at our disposal to prevent wildfires. Stewardship contracting and the partnerships it creates help restore Arizona’s forests, reduce the risk of out-of-control wildfires and protect rural communities. These success stories should be allowed to continue,” said Flake. “Today’s 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.” S. 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’s 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. ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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. Video of Sen. Flake’s remarks can be seen here. Congress & Trade Promotion Authority: A Critical Tool for Critical Gains U.S. SEN. JEFF FLAKE DEC. 18, 2013 Thank you, Arthur, for that warm welcome, and thanks to AEI for all that you do to promote limited government and economic freedom. With that in mind, I’m honored to be here this morning to talk about free trade and trade promotion authority. Let me just say it would be great if legislation reducing trade barriers could seamlessly move through Congress without tailored rules, but let’s get real for a moment: We couldn’t even move a short-term spending resolution without shutting down the government for weeks. 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. 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. 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. *** I haven’t served on either the Ways & Means Committee in the House or the Finance Committee in the Senate, but I’ve relished any chance to increase trade opportunities. I’ve consistently voted for free trade agreements, and I’ve joined with others in trying to expand trade with countries, for example, like Cuba. I’m 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. In truth, I’ve long been convinced that if w… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks today that he may pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky: “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement today that he may pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is surprising and welcome news. Mr. Khodorkovsky’s decade of political imprisonment has become symbolic of Russia’s culture of corruption, impunity, and injustice under President Putin. It is long past time for Mr. Khodorkovsky to have his freedom back. “This announcement follows the Russian parliament’s 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. “Let 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks on Ukraine at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C.: “Thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction. And thank you for the wise advice and counsel that you always provide me on transatlantic issues. “I 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 – not just on transatlantic but global issues. “As 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. “In 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, ‘Thank you, USA!’ It was one of the most moving experiences I have ever had. “Senator 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 – but rather to support the peaceful aspi… | 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 | 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. share: f t For Immediate Release December 18, 2013 Contact: Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov ICYMI: Rep. Gosar Celebrates New U.S. Citizens 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. The ceremony took place in the Yuma City Council Chambers and was attended by the families of the 26 individuals who were naturalized. After the ceremony, Rep. Gosar said, "Congratulations to those who became citizens of the United States. I’m 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’s 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 HERE or below to watch coverage from KYMA News 11. Below are pictures from the event: (Rep. Gosar gives the keynote address, December 17, 2013) (The first pledge of 26 new citizens, December 17, 2013) ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today released the following statement regarding Senate consideration of the budget agreement: “While 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." ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (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. “The FCC’s unanimous vote today is a big victory for sports fans,” said Senator McCain. “This 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. For 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’s vote today moves us one step closer to the finish line.” Senator Blumenthal said, “The FCC’s 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.” In November, McCain and Blumenthal introduced the Furthering Access and Networks for Sports (FANS) Act of 2013 – 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. ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced the Empowering Patients First Act – the Senate companion legislation to HR 2300, introduced in the House by Representatives by Congressman Tom Price (GA-06). Watch Senator McCain’s remarks on the Senate floor today here. “Today, I am introducing the Empowering Patients First Act, companion legislation to H.R. 2300, which was introduced in the House by Congressman Tom Price,” said Senator John McCain. “I 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.” Read a section-by-section review of the legislation here. Read the American Action Forum’s analysis of the legislation here. ### | 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’S USE OF CLUSTER MUNITIONS | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | AZ | John McCain | M000303 | www.mccain.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the Assad regime’s use of cluster munitions: “Americans 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’s 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. “Whether 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’s 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “I 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’s current political crisis and advances Tunisia’s democratic transition. I welcome the government and opposition’s commitment to consensus and the willingness of all parties to place national unity above partisan politics. “I 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’s 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. “On the third anniversary of Mohammed Bouazizi’s 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’s continuing commitment to peaceful democratic transition, political stability and national unity in the face of many often daunting challenges.” ### | 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.– 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 Week at the ABCO Shredding & Recycling center in Phoenix. ABCO Recycling & Shredding Services 21628 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. ### Back 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 | 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 | 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 Week at the ABCO Shredding & Recycling center in Phoenix. ABCO Recycling & Shredding Services 21628 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://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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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’s University of Phoenix Stadium: “Today is a great day for the State of Arizona. The College Football Playoff’s decision to select Glendale to host the 2016 National Championship Game reconfirms Arizona’s status among the premier sports and entertainment destinations in America. “I have had the privilege of serving as Honorary Chair of the Arizona College Football Championship Game Host Committee, whose members – including state and local elected officials and business leaders – have led the way in supporting our state’s bid to bring this game to Glendale. Today’s 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | For Immediate Release December 13, 2013 Contact: Garrett Hawkins (202) 225-2315 Rep. Gosar First Republican on Important FMLA Bill Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Rights of Grieving Parents U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement concerning his co-sponsorship of the Parental Bereavement Leave Act 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. “There are some issues that are not Republican or Democrat issues, but are issues that affect all Americans. This is one of them. This bill supports families and costs nothing to businesses or taxpayers. “It’s 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.” U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03), who is the original sponsor of H.R.515, also released the following statement: “It is unacceptable that parents coping with the loss of a child cannot use FMLA leave to grieve for their loss. I’m 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.” 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 grieving parent up to 12 weeks to deal with the trauma and then return to work. Rep. Gosar joins his fello… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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’s Board of Trustees. “Ambassador Mark Green’s leadership and expertise are well-known throughout the foreign policy and pro-democracy communities around the world,” said Senator McCain. “As 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’s board, I look forward to working with Mark to further this institution’s vitally important mission of helping advance democracy in some of the most challenging places throughout the world.” Prior 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’s 8th District. Ambassador Green will replace Lorne W. Craner, who ably served as IRI president from 1995-2001 and again from 2004-2013. “On behalf of IRI’s Board of Directors, I thank Lorne for his outstanding leadership,” said Senator McCain. “He 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-08) released the following statement regarding his "No" vote on the Ryan/Murray budget proposal: "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. "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.– 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 Back 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 | 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 | legacy | Washington—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (Amendment to H.J. Res. 59): “I 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. “However, for me and most of the constituents I have heard from in my district, this deal falls short of something I could support. “Unfortunately, this deal fails to even make modest reforms to our nearly bankrupted entitlement programs and it, once again, increases government spending in the short-term with only a promise to make spending cuts in the long-term. “If we are not willing to make tough choices now, then how can we expect future Congresses to stop kicking the can down the road? “This was a grand opportunity for our nation’s leaders to reform and preserve the fiscal longevity of our entitlement programs, and this deal does not rise to that challenge. “Furthermore, 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. “As 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 – unsustainable entitlement spending. “We 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. “We must make big strides in the direction of a smaller and more efficient government in order to get our … | 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 | 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. ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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. The 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. The 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. "In 2005, Congress bought into the corn ethanol mandate for billions of dollars, and taxpayers have been stuck with a lemon ever since,” said Flake. “Congress 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." The 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). ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “Reports 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. “This 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.” ### | 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 | legacy | Since HealthCare.gov’s 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. Since 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. The 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." More than 4.7 million Americans have had their existing health insurance policies cancelled in 32 states because the plans fail to comply with Obamacare’s new regulations and mandates. For every reported Obamacare enrollment in state and federal exchanges, dozens of people have received cancellation notices. Moreover, 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. According 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. Local insurance companies have also reported significant increases in rates. A recent Manhattan Institute report found “[i]n the average state, Obamacare will increase underlying premiums by 41 percent.” It 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. Americans from Arizona to Alaska and California to Connecticut hav… | 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.– 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-A… | 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 | 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 Br… | 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 | legacy | Thursday, December 19, 2013 Coffee with the Congressman Time: 7:00AM - 8:30AM (AZ) Location: Fire House Coffee Company 2350 Miracle Mile Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Click 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 | legacy | Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Lake Havasu City Business Roundtable Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM (AZ) Location: The Bridgeview Room 1425 McCulloch Blvd N Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (under Shugrue's) Click 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 | legacy | Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Coffee with the Congressman Time: 8:00AM - 9:00AM (AZ) Location: Makai Cafe 1425 McCulloch Blvd N Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Click 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 | legacy | Monday, December 16, 2013 Coffee with the Congressman Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM (AZ) Location: Cafe 25:35 409 Monroe Ave Buckeye, AZ 85326 Click 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 | legacy | WASHINGTON—Chairman 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’s and President Castro’s public handshake in South Africa: “President 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. It was an insult to the people of Cuba who are denied liberty and oppressed daily by the Cuban dictator. 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. President Obama failed the people of Cuba with this very public handshake.”—Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere “The 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’s 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.”—Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06), Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere ### | 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 | 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.), … | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “It 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 – especially the freedom to speak and associate – that are owed to all people. “If 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.” ### | 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 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 contents at 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 Arizona… | 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 | 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 … | 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 | 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 contents at 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 A… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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: “I am deeply saddened by the passing last night of my dear friend, Rich Williamson. Rich was an extraordinary American who devoted his life to public service and advancing human rights around the world. “I worked closely with Rich for decades. We shared a belief in the vital importance of American leadership in the world and that our nation’s security is inextricably linked to our values of freedom and democracy. I always admired Rich’s intellect and judgment, and sought his counsel often. “Rich 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 – 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. “In 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. Rich was also the Republican … | 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 | 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. According to Franks, "Given the turmoil and increasing dangers Israel faces in the Middle East, it is imperative that we affirm America’s respect for Israel's sovereignty, security and legal rights to its lands. "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. "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. "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. "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 ei… | 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’s 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— 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 Back 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 “Listening Tour” | 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—Rep. 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 let… | 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 | 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 | 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. C… | 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 | legacy | Washington D.C., December 6, 2013—Rep. 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 signin… | 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 | 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.” ### | 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 | 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. share: f t For Immediate Release December 5, 2013 Contact: Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Protect Economy from Politics ‘Local Economies Are Not Political Pawns’ 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. 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, “The 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 states and local governments if Congress retroactively allocates the funds.” “This is critical for rural communities in my district, whose economies rely on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural resource… | 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.– 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. “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 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 consum… | 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 — 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. | 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 | 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 sm… | 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 | 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 | legacy | WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. “The 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 ‘I 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.’ I hope future generations will be encouraged by President Mandela’s tenacity to bring peace to his nation and raise awareness on issues affecting his fellow South Africans.” Rep. 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. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. ### | 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 | 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 Crafts Kits - Child-appropriate books - Leap Frog toys - Interactive learning toys - Makeup, nail polish - Magazines Scottsdale 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/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 | legacy | Washington D.C., December 5, 2013.-- 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. “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 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 fo… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday Dec. 18, United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), will deliver a policy address at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on Congress’ role in expanding trade opportunities and increasing market access for U.S. businesses. Note: This event was postponed from last week. Who: U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake What: AEI hosts: “Opening markets, unlocking opportunity: Senator Jeff Flake on trade promotion in Congress” When: Wednesday Dec. 18, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Where: American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Twelfth Floor 1150 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 The event will also be live-streamed at AEI.org/events. For media inquiries, please contact AEI’s Media Services at MediaServices@aei.org or 202-862-5829. For general information on the event, please contact John VerWey at AEI at John.VerWey@aei.org or 202-862-5839. ### | 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 | legacy | Mesa, Arizona – 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: “One of the true giants of the past century has passed,” said Flake. “His courage, perseverance, optimism and moral leadership have blessed not only his beloved country, but the entire world." ### | 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 | legacy | Arizona One Step Closer to Getting Paid f t # e Washington, DC, December 4, 2013 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: share: f t For Immediate Release: December 4, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov Arizona One Step Closer to Getting Paid 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: "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’s shutdown. States like Arizona stepped up to keep sites like the Grand Canyon open at their own expense but they must be repaid. Today’s markup is an important step in ensuring that states that did the federal government’s 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. ### f t # 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 | 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’ costs and restrict access to private sector capital that small businesses need in order to grow and create jobs. share: f t For Immediate Release: December 4, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar Votes to Cut Business-Strangling Red Tape ‘Set Our Small Businesses Free’ 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’ 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 by a bipartisan vote of 254-159. After the vote, Rep. Gosar said, “Arizonans 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.” BACKGROUND: The Dodd-Frank Act, passed in 2010, added more than 400 regulations to the already-massive federal regulatory regime. One of those new… | 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’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 | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – December 4, 2013 – Responding to questioning from 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 said at 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 Back 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 | 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 | legacy | WITNESSES: Panel I The Honorable Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Panel II Mr. Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Council of the Americas and Americas Society Mr. Glenn Hamer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms. Lea Márquez Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mr. Timothy C. Hutchens, Executive Vice President and Head Federal Lessor Advisory Group, CBRE, Inc. Mr. 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 | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. - December 4, 2013 - Responding to questioning from 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 said at 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." ### | 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 | legacy | Monday, December 16, 2013 Copper is Commerce Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM (AZ) Location: Arizona House of Representatives, House Hearing Room 3 1700 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Click 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 | legacy | Washington—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement upon the introduction of his latest bill, the Union Integrity Act: “Whistle-blower laws are designed to protect employees, hold employers and supervisors accountable, and ensure a safe and morally straight work environment. Amazingly, many of these types of protections do not apply to union employees. “As 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’ fiduciary duties, without the threat of union boss retaliation. “My bill creates whistle-blower protections for union employees under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. It would ensure protection for honest union officers and encourage the disclosure of corruption and malfeasance in union workplaces.” H.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. Bill text is available here. Rep. 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. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. ### | 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’s Broken Promise | 2013-12-02 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul Gosar | G000565 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate ReleaseDecember 2, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov UPDATED ***Media Advisory*** House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration’s Broken Promise WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, of which Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is a member, is 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. The Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49), as well as Reps. David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Trent Franks (AZ-08) are joining Rep. Gosar at the hearing. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 “ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It” TIME: 10:00AM LOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Share Your Story Healthcare.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 HERE to share your Obamacare story. BACKGROUND: On June 15, 2009, President Obama claimed “If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what.” This is a broken promise because more than four million Americans have received cancellation notices for their insurance policies since the launch of Obamacare. Moreover, the Wall Street Journal reported that as many as 10 million consumers could have their plans terminated by their insurers effective January 1. ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the public demonstrations in Ukraine: “The 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. “The eyes of the world are on Ukraine. Ukraine’s leaders should respect their people’s 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. “Ukrainians 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.” ### | 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’s 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 — 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 Back 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 | 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 | 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.). share: f t For Immediate Release: November 26, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel aprylmarie.fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins garrett.hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar: No Person Should be Forced into Compromising Religious Values FLORENCE, ARIZ. - 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.). "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 a statement 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 ### | 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 | legacy | Washington—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement in commemoration of Thanksgiving: “With 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’s founding principle of freedom to pursue your dreams, and God’s blessings on our nation.” Rep. 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. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. ### | 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 | 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: share: f t For Immediate Release: November 25, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel Aprylmarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins garrett.hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar on Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Once Again It's Amateur Hour at the State Department FLORENCE, ARIZ. - 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: "It's unfortunate that President Obama caved to 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. "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. "The President agreed to lift effective sanctions and received nothing of value in return. "Once again, it's amateur hour at the State Department. "I stand with Israel and its right to self-defense. That is why I continue to push for passage of H.Res.98, which reaffirms Israel's right to protect itself." BACKGROUND: President 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' unw… | 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 | 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’s stated agreement with Iran. According to Franks, “In announcing this agreement, Mr. Obama said the ‘limitations…cut off Iran’s most likely paths to a bomb.’ 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’s own admission, this plan does not entirely rule out such a scenario. "Meanwhile, Iranian President Rouhani, who campaigned for the Iranian presidency on his record of building up Iran’s nuclear program, lauded the agreement, stating that it recognizes Iran’s ‘nuclear rights.’ “This accord amounts to Mr. Obama crossing his fingers and hoping that the world’s 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. "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. "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 outweig… | 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 | legacy | Washington—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement regarding the interim, six-month Iranian nuclear agreement: “I have deep concerns regarding last night's news that the negotiators have reached an agreement on the future of Iran's dangerous nuclear program. “Reportedly, this agreement proposes a six month freeze of the Iranian enrichment program and in return Iran will receive over $6 billion in sanctions relief. “Unfortunately, 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.” Rep. 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. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. ### | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the nuclear agreement with Iran: “While 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. “For 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 ‘address’ 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. “The bigger problem, however, is that the ‘comprehensive’ 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 ‘comprehensive’ agreement expires, it is highly unlikely that the Iranian regime will have given up its support of terrorism and the many oth… | 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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. 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. 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. “It’s 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,” said Flake. ### | 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’s 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 | legacy | Mesa, Arizona – United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), delivered on the Senate floor the following remarks highlighting Washington’s continued spending problem, despite a $17 trillion-and-growing national debt. This is the second speech on reining in federal spending “Fiscal Follies” across agencies and issue areas. Today’s address highlights wasteful spending within the U.S. Department of Energy. Video of Sen. Flake's remarks can be seen below. “We’re now at the halfway point in the countdown to the next budget deadline. By Dec. 13, the budget conference committee must report its plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2014 and beyond. We’re already two-and-a-half-months into the fiscal year, it’s critical that the conferees agree on funding the government within the framework of the Budget Control Act. As I’ve mentioned before on the Senate floor, the BCA – which placed caps discretionary spending – has provided us with a necessary dose of fiscal discipline. While 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’s long-term fiscal outlook. Without it, federal spending would go unchecked – allowing the deficits to be even higher. In 2013, that deficit reached $680 billion. And in 2014, it is estimated to go up $750 billion. Should 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. Instead 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. Mr. 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. In fact, 2013 set the record for the most taxes ever colle… | 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 | 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’s 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. This forum is aimed at explaining the FDC process for new claims only – VA representatives and VSOs will not be able to answer questions regarding existing claims. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA WHO: McCain staff, representatives from the Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) WHAT: Veterans informational forum on the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) process WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MT WHERE: The Messingers Community Room 901 South Westerly Road Payson, Arizona 85541 **Constituents looking for more information on the forum should call Senator McCain’s 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 | legacy | WHO: U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) WHAT: Mesa Town Hall Meeting WHEN: Monday, November 25th – 4:00 p.m. MT WHERE: WAXIE Sanitary Supply Conference Room 4136 East McDowell Road Mesa, Arizona 85215 **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 | 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. share: f t For Immediate Release: November 21, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Halt Warrantless Collection of Passwords ‘Ignoring the Fourth Amendment Is Contrary to Core American Values’ 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. 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, each 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 a person's account for more than 180 days. Rep. Gosar said, “Spying 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’s 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.” “My bill removes any legal uncertainty about the circumstances in which Americans’ Internet user passwords may be divulged to the federal government,” Rep. Gosar continued. “In the constantly evolving world of technology, this bill is one step in th… | 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 | legacy | Rep. Gosar Votes to Boost Pipeline Construction and Job Creation f t # e Washington, DC, November 21, 2013 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. share: f t For Immediate Release: November 21, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.house.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov Rep. Gosar Votes to Boost Pipeline Construction and Job Creation 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. The House of Representatives passed H.R.1900 by a vote of 252-165. After the vote, Rep. Gosar said, “Our national economic 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 jobs. With so many families struggling to find work, we can’t afford to continue to let government get in the way of job creation.” BACKGROUND: As natural gas gains a greater market share of the nation’s 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 fede… | 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’s Broken Promise | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul Gosar | G000565 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate ReleaseNovember 21, 2013 Contact: Apryl Marie Fogel AprylMarie.Fogel@mail.hosue.gov Garrett Hawkins Garrett.Hawkins@mail.house.gov ***Media Advisory*** House Oversight Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Arizona to Examine Administration’s Broken Promise WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, of which Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is a member, is 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. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 “ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It” TIME: 10:00AM LOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Share Your Story Healthcare.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 HERE to share your Obamacare story. BACKGROUND: On June 15, 2009, President Obama claimed “If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan, period. No one will take it away, no matter what.” This is a broken promise because more than four million Americans have received cancellation notices for their insurance policies since the launch of Obamacare. Moreover, the Wall Street Journal reported that as many as 10 million consumers could have their plans terminated by their insurers effective January 1. ### | 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: “ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It” | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul Gosar | G000565 | web.archive.org | legacy | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 “ObamaCare Implementation, The Broken Promise: If You Like Your Current Plan You Can Keep It” TIME: 10:00AM LOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Click 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 | legacy | Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Maricopa Town Hall Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM (AZ) Location: Maricopa's New City Hall 39700 West Civic Center Plaza Maricopa, AZ 85138 Please note, the specific address does not yet appear in search engines such as Google. If you “Google” 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. If you need help with directions, please call Paul Jepson at 602-672-6024. Click 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 | legacy | Washington, D.C. – 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 – or denying – 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. “Closures 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,” said Flake. S. 1750 is cosponsored by Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and supported by American Hotel & Lodging Association, Federal Forest Resource Coalition, Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, and Tusayan, Arizona, among many other hotel and lodging interests. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.flake.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=eddb9210-6c31-47d5-b05d-36044c9d03ae | Sen. Flake: “It’s a Sad Day in the Senate” | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Jeff Flake | F000444 | www.flake.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – United States Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), today released the following statement on Senate Democrats’ vote to allow only for only a simple majority (51 votes) instead of a 3/5 majority (60 votes) to approve executive branch nominees and judicial nominees, with the exception of Supreme Court nominees: “It’s a sad day in the Senate when Democrats are willing to ignore 225 years of precedent to distract attention away from the failures of Obamacare,” said Flake. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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[date_source] TEXT,
[text] TEXT,
[has_text] INTEGER,
[collected_at] TEXT,
[updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);