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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar Averting the Fiscal CrisisWhy Cut, Cap, and Balance is Needed

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Averting the Fiscal Crisis—Why Cut, Cap, and Balance is Needed” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 684 Words It is no secret we have a spending crisis.   Far too long, both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have spent trillions more per year than we have, leading to staggering deficits and long term debt.  But…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar Saving Medicare Before Its Too Late

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Saving Medicare Before It’s Too Late” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 696 Words Listening to feedback from my constituents, I know that Medicare is of utmost concern.  Let’s talk about the facts of Medicare and where we go from here.  What most people still don’t know is that “Medicare as we know…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar "Copper and Water Bills Move Forward"

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“Copper and Water Bills Move Forward” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) This week was an important week for two major legislative initiatives that will have a significant impact on Arizona’s First Congressional District.  On Tuesday June 14th the Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar Chaining the Dogs of WarThe Rule of Law and The Libya Failure

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Chaining the Dogs of War—The Rule of Law and The Libya Failure” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 607 Words For the third time I have voted against starting another war.  Today I voted against two resolutions that would have congressionally authorized continuing but supposedly limited military operations in Libya. We are…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar Forest Management and the Wallow Fire: First, Do No Harm

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Forest Management and the Wallow Fire: First, Do No Harm” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 732 Words As a doctor, I abide by the Hippocratic Oath that starts with: “First, do no harm.”  If only our Federal Government had to live by that principle, the wildfires raging across Arizona may have been preventable and…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar: We Cant Borrow our way to Prosperity

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “We Can’t Borrow our way to Prosperity” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 636 Words On Tuesday, May 31st, I voted, along with the majority of House Members, against H.R. 1954.  This bill sought to implement the President’s request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt by a whopping $2.3 trillion. …

Weekly Column: Remember and Honor those who Protect and Serve

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Remember and Honor those who Protect and Serve” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) This Memorial Day, it is important that we take the time out of our busy schedules to reflect, honor, and remember the men and women who have died while serving our country.  It is those men and women that have contributed to our freedom and safety…

Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar: C.C. Cragin Dam: An Example of How to Make Government Work Together

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “C.C. Cragin Dam: An Example of How to Make Government Work Together” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) The federal government employs over 2.1 million civilian employees.  There are hundreds of agencies, and within each agency, there are divisions, departments and sub-groups.  Sometimes, especially with respect to land…

Weekly Column: Preserving and Protecting MedicareLearning the Truth

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“Preserving and Protecting Medicare—Learning the Truth” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) In the recent weeks there have been many phone calls, letters and constituents that have voiced their opinions on Medicare and different attempts to preserve and protect this program.  I appreciate everyone who is taking the time to vocalize their concerns and get actively…

Weekly Column: Changing the Course: From Big Spending to Big Cuts

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Weekly Column from Congressman Gosar “Changing the Course: From Big Spending to Big Cuts” By, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) 512 Words In strong economic times, America has spent money and made promises without looking toward the future.  Today, we are no longer in a financial situation that allows the government to make promises and provide for every individual want;…