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The House of Representatives passed on party lines Wednesday evening a bill designed to let very sick patients request access to experimental medicines without government oversight.
The passage of the bill, known as right-to-try, is a big victory for the small libertarian think tank that crafted the proposal — and for a White House that has vigorously campaigned for the law. And it comes one week after Republicans failed to pass a similar measure through an expedited process that needed two-thirds support from the chamber.
In June 2017, I officially called for Robert Mueller to recuse himself from the investigation of Russian influence in the 2016 election. I believed that Mr. Mueller's recusal was necessary because of former FBI director James Comey's manipulative leaks of potentially classified government memos and the appointment of hyperpartisan prosecutors to the special counsel's team.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, the national debt reached $21 trillion. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs renewed his call for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to resign:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Biggs issued the following statement on the firing of former FBI Director Andrew McCabe:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit to become the next NASA CFO by unanimous consent. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
"Congratulations to Jeff DeWit on his confirmation. He will be an exceptional addition to President Trump's administration. I have no doubt that Jeff will help NASA achieve its goals in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Arizona's loss is the nation's gain, and I wish him and his family the best in this new endeavor."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement, calling for Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary David Shulkin to resign:
"America's veterans served with distinction and honor. They – and their families – made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms. In return, we promised the best care and benefits. They depend on those commitments for their well-being and health care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 on suspension:
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that Right to Try would receive floor consideration this week. Congressman Biggs, the original sponsor of the introductory House version, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit to challenge three of California's statutes that insulate the state from adhering to federal immigration laws. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: