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State Rep. Martinez votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By East Arizona News | Jul 24, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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State Rep. Dunn votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By East Arizona News | Jul 23, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Schweikert addresses rising healthcare costs and inflation on House Floor

By East Arizona News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) recently delivered a speech on the House Floor, addressing the rising healthcare spending and its contribution to U.S. debt and deficits. He also touched upon the increasing inflation rate, describing it as the largest tax hike in modern history.

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Committee passes bill extending telehealth services for Medicare patients

By East Arizona News | May 8, 2024

U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) have commended the House Ways and Means Committee for unanimously passing the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to extend Medicare patients’ access to telehealth services for an additional two years, alongside making necessary program reforms to ensure seniors can continue receiving critical medical care at home.

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Schweikert: Using AI to Our Advantage Can Help Us Stabilize the Debt

By East Arizona News | May 1, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert addressed the House Floor, highlighting concerns about the nation's economic performance and debt levels. Schweikert pointed out the disparity between the Bureau of Economic Analysis' estimate of 1.6% real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 and the Atlanta Fed's projection of 2.7%. He underscored the implications of high debt levels on interest rates, cautioning against unsettling the bond markets.Discussing the United States' debt situation, Schweikert noted, "The United States right now pays higher interest rates on a 10-year...

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Schweikert: It’s Time for Members of Congress To Start Acting Like Adults

By East Arizona News | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the disinformation campaign being waged by foreign countries like China, Russia, and Iran through the weaponization of artificial intelligence. Rep. Schweikert raised concerns about the impact of AI on spreading misinformation, stating, "We don’t actually understand it, but we have a war going on... The number of data points we have here showing particularly China, Russia, Iran, and it’s getting weaponized at a level I don’t think any of us are intellectually ready for because AI is here."...

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Schweikert Op-Ed: Bipartisan Tax Package Would Help Arizona Businesses Grow

By East Arizona News | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) authored an op-ed for the Phoenix Business Journal yesterday to advocate for the proven pro-growth policies in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, bipartisan legislation that will provide much-needed relief to struggling families and small businesses, spur innovation and job creation, and invest in the future of all Arizonans. Rep. Schweikert called on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the bipartisan tax package which passed the House with bipartisan support more than two months ago.In his...

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Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Expedite the Advancement of Treatments Targeting Addictive Substances

By East Arizona News | Apr 1, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert recently introduced the Substance Therapy Designation Act, a bill aimed at expediting the development and review of treatments targeting addictive substances such as opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and alcohol. The legislation would allow these substances to be eligible for an FDA breakthrough therapy designation, ultimately speeding up the process of bringing effective treatments to those in need.Speaking about the bill, Rep. Schweikert highlighted the urgency of addressing the ongoing crisis of illicit drugs flowing into the...

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Schweikert: Congress Fights Over Pennies While Avalanche of Debt Is Hurtling Toward Us

By East Arizona News | Mar 20, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) expressed concerns on the House Floor about the escalating national debt and its repercussions on the country's financial stability. Schweikert highlighted the impact of excessive spending on inflation and deficit levels, emphasizing the urgent need for fiscal responsibility.Regarding the Congressional Budget Office's deficit spending projection for FY24, Schweikert criticized the discrepancy in estimates, stating, "How do we keep missing the number by $1 trillion? Is that part of the scam?" He pointed out the significant gap...

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Schweikert, Ciscomani, Stanton Demand IRS Reverse Decision to Tax 2023 Arizona Tax Rebate

By East Arizona News | Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Representatives David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, and Greg Stanton have come together to challenge the IRS's decision to tax the 2023 Arizona Tax Rebate. In a letter addressed to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the Arizona representatives expressed their concerns and urged for a reversal of the decision.“The country is poorer now than it was three years ago, and Arizonans are no different, facing the brunt of financial pressure with supermarket prices now nearly 25% higher than in January 2020, for example. State officials acted in good faith with the reasonably...

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Schweikert: Reckless Spending in President Biden’s FY25 Budget Would Blow Up National Debt

By East Arizona News | Mar 12, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) recently addressed the House Floor to criticize President Biden’s FY25 budget, which proposes a significant increase in spending, taxes, and national debt. Schweikert highlighted various issues with the budget, including the impact on working families and the middle class. He pointed out that the budget would lead to a VAT tax by the end of the decade, making the working middle class poorer.Schweikert warned that middle-class taxes will increase once provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire in 2025. He emphasized...

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Schweikert Urges Congress to Address $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis

By East Arizona News | Mar 6, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the pressing issue of the $34 trillion national debt. Schweikert emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the projected depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund and escalating borrowing costs.Regarding the Social Security Trust Fund running out of money by 2034, Schweikert explained the mechanics behind the fund and its impending depletion. He stated, "The Social Security Trust Fund builds up, builds up, builds up... So every month they have to take a little bit of one of...

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Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Support Increased Protection for Religious Institutions

By East Arizona News | Mar 1, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert has introduced the Warranting of Religious Spaces to Handle Increased Protection (WORSHIP) Act, a legislation aiming to provide greater flexibility to religious institutions and nonprofit organizations receiving funding from FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to enhance security measures against terrorist threats and antisemitic incidents. Schweikert stated, “Our communities depend on places of worship to come together and embrace shared beliefs throughout life. No one should feel threatened when exercising their religious...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Apache County in 2021

By East Arizona News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Apache County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Navajo County rise or fall in 2021?

By East Arizona News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Navajo County received $1.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Navajo County farmers in 2021 reached $1,681,285

By East Arizona News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Navajo County received $1,681,285 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Apache County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By East Arizona News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Apache County received $2,002,665 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Schweikert: Will Members of Congress Ever Put Batteries in Their Calculators?

By East Arizona News | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Representative David Schweikert delivered a speech on the House Floor addressing the issue of discretionary spending cuts and the national debt. He emphasized that fighting over these cuts has no impact on reeling in the $34 trillion national debt because every dime of money that Congress votes on is borrowed. Schweikert argued that unless Members of Congress are willing to have difficult conversations about revolutionizing the cost of healthcare, federal deficits will continue to spiral out of control.In his speech, Schweikert expressed his frustration with the...

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FOIA Request Sent to Navajo County Regarding Elections Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request Sent to Apache County Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

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State Rep. Martinez votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

State Rep. Dunn votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

Schweikert addresses rising healthcare costs and inflation on House Floor

Committee passes bill extending telehealth services for Medicare patients

Schweikert: Using AI to Our Advantage Can Help Us Stabilize the Debt

Schweikert: It’s Time for Members of Congress To Start Acting Like Adults

Schweikert Op-Ed: Bipartisan Tax Package Would Help Arizona Businesses Grow

Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Expedite the Advancement of Treatments Targeting Addictive Substances

Schweikert: Congress Fights Over Pennies While Avalanche of Debt Is Hurtling Toward Us

Schweikert, Ciscomani, Stanton Demand IRS Reverse Decision to Tax 2023 Arizona Tax Rebate

Schweikert: Reckless Spending in President Biden’s FY25 Budget Would Blow Up National Debt

Schweikert Urges Congress to Address $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis

Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Support Increased Protection for Religious Institutions

The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Apache County in 2021

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Navajo County rise or fall in 2021?

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Navajo County farmers in 2021 reached $1,681,285

How much did farmers in Apache County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Schweikert: Will Members of Congress Ever Put Batteries in Their Calculators?

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