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An Arizona congressman is working to remove energy subsidies that are part of the 2014 farm bill.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., recently released legislation that he says could save the American taxpayer more than a billion dollars over five years.
Biggs told The Daily Signal in an interview that he wants his bill "to actually roll back and repeal these subsidies set in place."
The subsidies "cost taxpayers, in direct costs, probably about $1.3 to $1.4 billion over the next five years," Biggs said.
The greatest obstacle blocking Republicans from fulfilling our agenda is not manufactured outrage about Russians. It's the Senate filibuster, the 60-vote threshold to suspend debate that prevents most bills from making it to the floor.
Good afternoon from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District –
I've enjoyed being back in the Grand Canyon State this week, meeting with constituents and businesses around our great district. My schedule is packed with more meetings and tours for the rest of the month – looking forward to seeing many of you during this August Congressional Recess.
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August 4, 2017 – Protecting American Mining Jobs
Gilbert, Arizona – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement on the state of the Phoenix Veterans Health Care System:
"Last week, I sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin to outline three of my primary concerns with the Phoenix and Gilbert VA. This letter followed seven weeks of internal discussions with the VA as my office attempted to work out these serious issues on behalf of my constituents.
Gilbert, Arizona – Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed Right to Try:
"I applaud the Senate for passing Right to Try. Senator Ron Johnson has worked tirelessly to bring this legislation to the Senate floor, and his efforts have succeeded today.
A freshman GOP congressman said Tuesday he would like to President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to end healthcare subsidies for lawmakers.
One House Republican thinks President Trump should follow through on his threat to cancel some of lawmakers' health benefits if Congress doesn't send a healthcare bill to his desk.