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Story by KTAR — PHOENIX — As Donald Trump officially made the transition from president-elect to 45th president of the United States on Friday, several Arizona lawmakers traveled to D.C. — and used social media to document history taking place.
Arizona Sen. John McCain sent out a tweet late Friday afternoon, congratulating the president and Vice President Mike Pence and looking ahead to "address the many challenges facing our nation."
Washington, DC - Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump as the nation's 45th President:
Today was the 58th Presidential Inauguration and the swearing in of our 45th President.
It's an amazing time to be in Washington, D.C. Many people are filled with great optimism for our country. Hundreds of thousands of people are here for this occasion, and millions more tuned into the event on their televisions or live-streamed from their computers.
Today was the 58th Presidential Inauguration and the swearing in of our 45th President.
It's an amazing time to be in Washington, D.C. Many people are filled with great optimism for our country. Hundreds of thousands of people are here for this occasion, and millions more tuned into the event on their televisions or live-streamed from their computers.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced the Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act. This legislation provides an exemption to the Obamacare individual mandate for individuals residing in counties with fewer than two health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange. It also ends the loophole for members of Congress and congressional staff to opt out of the Obamacare exchanges. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement after President Obama commuted the sentence of Private Manning:
Hello from Washington, DC!
Week #2 of the 115th Congress is now complete. Our office accomplished a lot this week for Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, and we are laying the groundwork for a productive year.
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LOOKING BACK:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs voted YES on S. Con. Res. 3. Congressman Biggs released the following statement after his vote:
"Today, I voted YES on S. Con. Res. 3 to begin the Obamacare repeal process. Obamacare has been an abject failure, raising insurance premiums, increasing deductibles, and causing millions of Americans to lose their doctors. This week's congressional action is the first step towards giving the keys to true health care reform back to the free market and the states, and I am proud to have cast this vote."