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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Committee on Education and Labor introduced the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill to lower the cost of college for students and families, improve the quality of higher education, and expand opportunity for students. The bill contains language introduced by Rep.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), William Keating (MA-09), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jason Crow (CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Anthony G.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement:
“Last night’s announcement that the United States would be abandoning the Kurds is another stark reminder that “America First” means “America Alone.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and his staff joined the College Depot program at the College Depot program at Burton Barr Central Library for a workshop to provide free information and assistance for students and families completing the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application for the next academic year opened today.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement in response to news that Valley Metro will a receive $75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants Program for the Tempe Streetcar project.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement:
PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement in response to an announcement that the Department of Transportation will award a $21.3 million grant to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for an ongoing reconstruction project. The grant will go towards reconstruction of 90,000 square yards of the Terminal 4 apron, the fifth phase of the project.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) expressing concerns and asking for information about delayed reimbursements to vendors that perform VA-authorized installations, repairs, and maintenance of automobile adaptive equipment (AAE) for the vehicles of disabled veterans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was named to the House-Senate Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Conferees are responsible for reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Medical Center Director of the Phoenix VA seeking answers regarding the burdensome reimbursement requirements imposed on certain veterans who pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions at non-VA pharmacies.
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En Arizona las mujeres ganan 16 centavos menos por cada dólar que gana un hombre y esta diferencia en salario es todavía más grande para las mujeres latinas
Aunque se celebra la igualdad salarial, donde se pretende que los sueldos del hombre y la mujer sean equitativos, en Arizona las mujeres todavía ganan 84 centavos por cada dólar que gana un hombre.
Watch Congressman Ruben Gallego's interview with Brahm Resnick on Square Off about the Progress at the Phoenix VA one year later.
El alcalde de Phoenix, Greg Stanton manifestó sus condolencias para la familia del ex gobernador Raúl Castro.
Declaró a través de un comunicado de prensa que Castro fue un ejemplo que inspiró a muchas personas por su pasión por el servicio a la comunidad.
Phoenix-Desde que se dio a conocer la noticia sobre el fallecimiento del ex Gobernador Arizonense Raúl Castro, las reacciones no han cesado desde políticos y amigos hasta de arizonenses que fueron inspirados por el primer hispano en convertirse en máximo mandatario de este estado.
WASHINGTON — Over an elegant dinner at his official residence Monday night, Ron Dermer, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, tried to reassure a group of congressional Democrats that the dramatic public break between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was nothing more than a passing disagreement.
Reps. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), both freshman lawmakers and war veterans, teamed up to introduce a bill Tuesday that seeks to ensure disabled veterans and families of deceased veterans are not burdened by taxes on discharged loans.
Arizona's congressional freshmen didn't plan to synchronize, but the two introduced their first bills Tuesday.
Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, whose district runs along the U.S.-Mexico border, partnered with fellow Republican and veteran U.S. Sen. John McCain on legislation that would crack down on people who serve as desert lookouts for cartels smuggling people and drugs.
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MR. SPEAKER, THIS IS THE FINAL AMENDMENT TO THE BILL. IT WILL NOT DELAY THE BILL, KILL THE BILL OR SEND IT BACK TO COMMITTEE. IF ADOPTED, THE BILL WILL PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO FINAL PASSAGE, AS AMENDED. AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, WE MUST ALWAYS HONOR OUR PROMISES TO THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN OUR MILITARY.
Mr. Chairman,
I rise to offer an amendment that would prevent the FAA from moving forward with plans to redesign the Phoenix Metroplex airspace.
Let me explain why this amendment is so important to the people of my city.
