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A bill to launch 1,000-plus jobs

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Congress has a rare opportunity to create jobs, preserve a ribbon of river in the desert, raise tax revenue and boost production of a strategic mineral. Without spending a dime. All it takes is a "yes" vote on a land exchange that would allow the Resolution Copper project to go forward. The proposed mine, near Superior, is at the site of the third largest undeveloped copper resource in…

Gosar Legislation for C.C. Cragin Dam Passes House and Senate

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The first piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 489 related to the C.C. Cragin Dam project passed out of the U.S Senate on Tuesday. This legislation, which is vital to the long-term management of the project, has now been sent to the President to be signed into law. “My legislation is a common-sense…

Freshman congressman yanks teeth, cuts budget

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From sleeping on a cot in his office to yanking teeth on the floor of Congress, freshman First Congressional District Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Flagstaff) has put in a frantic year dominated by economic crisis and partisan bitterness. On the national level, he has cast votes for the radical restructuring of Medicare and cutting popular domestic programs to reduce the soaring deficit while…

Gosar renews pledge not to raise any taxes

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President Obama's jobs bill (which included added taxes on millionaires) was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Republican House Speaker John Boehner had said tax increases anywhere were "off the table" when it came to decisions of the committee appointed to reduce the federal debt. U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Doney Park, was also aligned with Boehner on the issue of new taxes, which he…

Rep. Gosar: Holder's Alibi Shows He's Lying or Useless (Newsmax 10/13)

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Attorney General Eric Holder should lose his job because his own statements on the Fast and Furious scandal show that he is either a liar or a failure, Rep. Paul Gosar tells Newsmax in an exclusive interview. “He needs to resign,” the Arizona Republican said. “I don’t see there is a way here that facilitates good, conscientious oversight at the Department of…

Purina installs solar at Arizona plant

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Thanks to a new 427-kilowatt photovoltaic array at Nestle Purina PetCare’s manufacturing facility in Flagstaff, Ariz., puppies and kitties in the U.S. will get a little more sun in their diet. The array, the largest commercial rooftop system in the region, was dedicated last week by U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ)."This Nestle Purina solar project is good for the environment,…

Obama's 'save my job' bill versus real jobs bills

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By now, most of us have digested or discounted President Obama's jobs speech before a joint session of Congress three weeks ago: "You give me $447 billion more in taxpayer funds to spend on government subsidies and I'll give you a $240 billion payroll tax cut for employers and employees."… Barrasso and Pearce gave Obama examples: "For instance, Mr. President, the Southeast Arizona…

The consensus from my constituents: Cut spending

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When I am back in Arizona’s First Congressional District I make a point to hold in-person town halls and office hours. During the two weeks of April Recess I had many opportunities to speak with individuals, groups and at town hall meetings to discuss the issues that concern them and how actions here in Washington are affecting them on Main Street. I would like to highlight a town…

POLITICO - Rep. Gosar on Spending Cuts

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It is time for bureaucrats in Washington to start telling the truth. Washington is spending more money than it has and if it refuses to make any concrete changes, our debt will continue to skyrocket. Our future generations will not have the same opportunity to pursue the American dream because they will be indebted to the federal government for today’s fiscal irresponsibility.…