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The national debt surpassed a milestone last week, though not one easily understood or especially surprising.
The debt topped $20 trillion, drawing laments from some Republicans in the Arizona congressional delegation and serving anew as ammunition for others worried about the nation's spending at a constitutional planning convention gathered this week in Phoenix.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs commented on the U.S. national debt passing twenty trillion dollars:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement to address his vote on supplemental appropriations for disaster relief.
"Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas and Louisiana last week, tragically leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Since the hurricane, countless Americans have generously donated their money, time, and labor to those in need. Today, Congress attempted to provide additional relief. Unfortunately, I felt compelled to vote no.
PHOENIX — An Arizona congressman said Wednesday he voted against aid for Hurricane Harvey victims because it was attached to a different bill he opposed.
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs said the $7.9 billion for Harvey victims was passed as part of the READ Act, which would make the government bigger and and tie foreign assistance to education programs in some countries.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to repeal former President Obama's unconstitutional Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration program with a six-month delay for implementation. Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement:
On Friday, President Donald Trump signaled he wasn't willing to shut down the federal government in a budget battle over the southern border wall he wants. It ended a bit of the drama in Washington at a time when Congress is overflowing with things to do.
With the Treasury set to be unable to continue borrowing more Sept. 29, due to the debt limit, conservative lawmakers are looking ahead to what they should do.
Gilbert, Arizona – Yesterday, President Trump traveled to Missouri to deliver his outline for a historic tax reform proposal. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
"Since taking office, President Trump has revitalized the American economy and job creation. His attention to reducing regulatory burdens for businesses and fostering American product creation is a terrific start. Tax reform will tremendously help his efforts.
PHOENIX — A week after President Donald Trump threatened to shut down the government unless he gets funding for a border wall between the United States and Mexico, an Arizona congressman said that may not be what the country wants.
"I don't think people really want to shut down government," Republican Rep. Andy Biggs told KTAR News 92.3 FM's Arizona's Morning News on Tuesday.
Gilbert, Arizona: Today, President Donald Trump granted a Presidential pardon to former-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement:
"As a member of the Arizona Congressional delegation, I applaud President Trump for pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The President brought justice to a situation where the Obama administration had attempted to destroy a political opponent.