Jeff Flake
Arizona's 6th District
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- My amendment to stop EPA from implementing costly haze-controlling burdens on coal-fired power plants passed #winforAZ http://t.co/3Lzgh2th
- Voted to prevent Obama Admin. from weakening welfare program work requirements. Move has taxpayers rightly concerned. http://t.co/wKyouvsq
- Disappointed the STEM bill failed in the House today. http://t.co/YypNzMin
- We will remember Larry Dever as the rugged sheriff, the consummate lawman. Thoughts and prayers are w/his family during this difficult time.
- Proud to receive @FreedomWorks Freedom Fighter award for defending economic freedom. Thanks, @Max_Pappas http://t.co/LA45EtwC
- AZ BLM got the message after I intro’d bill to protect recreational shooting in AZ/West – Sonoran Desert to remain open to target shooting.
- My thoughts + prayers to families of the consulate attack victims in Libya. Such senseless, violent acts cannot be tolerated or justified.
- Today, we remember those taken from us 11 years ago and when we stood together, united. Today, we renew our pledge to never forget.
- The U.S. debt hits $16T today. More than ever, we need a Grand Slam of a plan to ace the debt. http://t.co/79AmtvPo
- Not even #MichaelPhelps can win enough Gold medals to pay down the huge U.S. debt. http://t.co/VrI2Jykz
- So just how big is our national debt? Congress could medal in ignoring our debt problems. http://t.co/Jx1NupOO
- My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of the shooting in Aurora, CO. Such a senseless act.
- Voted to repeal #Obamacare. Neither taxpayers nor our overall economy can afford the law’s full burdensome effects. http://t.co/eYcvTbS4
- Intro’d bill to reduce federal subsidies for crop insurance. We simply can’t afford these irresponsible subsidies. http://t.co/slqXHIfa
- Voted to hold AG Holder in contempt. When an Exec Branch official doesn't comply w/checks of our system balances needed http://t.co/WJc2wIaR
- SCOTUS ruling makes path forward on healthcare clear: Congress must repeal Obamacare + replace it w/market-based reform http://t.co/0CpKf78E
- My amdt addressing cleanup of large-scale wildfires passed. No place for bureaucratic delay after catastrophic wildfire http://t.co/cuPcTHv3
- Intro’d bill today to force DHS to return to reporting operational control as measurement of border security. http://t.co/WWND9qia
- Obama Admin suspended ICE’s 287(g) program, stripping local authorities of critical tools to deal w/illegal immigration http://t.co/HX7Gbfpw
- One thing’s clear coming off the SCOTUS SB1070 ruling: Obama Admin should focus on border security instead of suing AZ http://t.co/SU9oHFWG
- Met last night with students from the ASU Capitol Scholars Program. Great group. http://t.co/Fxjkt5N4
- Here's a story on my amdt to stop GSA employees under investigation for misconduct receiving bonuses on taxpayers’ dime http://t.co/WN0XLW8s
- My amdt to stop bonuses for GSA staff under investigation for misconduct passed. Taxpayers can’t be on the hook 4 this http://t.co/hdabgRtM
- My amdt to stop farm subsidies for people making more than $250k/yr passed. Farm subsidies for wealthy is indefensible http://t.co/Qw7mdbNe
- Spoke at @NatResources Cmte hearing today on the need to pass my bill addressing water issues in Tombstone. http://t.co/YKIQbcjA
- Tmrw my bill addressing water issues in Tombstone will be part of @NatResources hearing. Watch live at 6 am AZ 9 am EST http://t.co/Ic9TaJ88
- Obama Admin wasting taxpayer $ advertising unpopular Obamacare with $15.7T in debt. Intro’d a bill to help fix this http://t.co/MaoPWU0p
- The U.S. debt is a royal mess. http://t.co/NC5qcUiE
- MT @kdooleyyoung: @JeffFlake loses on limiting Members’ using federal $ 4 online ads. Watch for him to raise the issue again //Count on it
- Disappointed House defeated Rep. Franks’ Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act. Should be something everyone can agree on. http://t.co/RCVR8EHY
- Glad the House passed the Secure Border Act. It’s going to be more work getting the Obama Admin on board, though. http://t.co/G1PwSbuP
- @arizonarepublic article on air quality and the CLEER Act: http://t.co/6R8pLFy8
- Today is for remembering those who fight for the cause of freedom. Thank you to our brave soldiers for all you’ve done and continue to do.
- More reasons to pass CLEER Act: EPA redesignating Pinal County as nonattainment for PM 10 – dust. http://t.co/VqWRYpbm http://t.co/EHaoVEFO
- Glad the Senate passed strong econ. sanctions on Iran. Iranian regime developing nuclear weapons won’t be tolerated. http://t.co/D6MOQHGQ
- Introd bill preventing feds meddling w/water in disaster areas like in Tombstone. Fight with feds? I’m your huckleberry http://t.co/aGVi05cC
- Glad the Obama Admin. relented and will allow recreational shooting at the Sonoran Desert. http://t.co/yaCIMtkB
- Proud to speak today at the #NORPAC 2012 Annual Mission to Washington conference on the importance of the US-Israel relationship.
- Hard to believe my amendment rolling back NSF funding to pre-Stimulus levels would save $1B+. Harder to believe the House didn’t pass it.
- States shouldn’t face EPA penalties for natural events like dust storms. Intro'd CLEER Act to help remedy this problem. http://t.co/jcvnVt5x
- There’s got der-by more support for paying down our massive debt. http://t.co/v0GhFyLL
- Thanks to @azchamber for allowing Sen. Kyl and me to update them today. #update2012
- Best thing gov’t can do for students is create a pro-growth tax/reg environment so they have jobs after graduation. http://t.co/EfM9lvHH
- Obama Administration steps in it, backs away from "Youth Ag Rule" that would keep kids off farms. Yeehaw!
- Amdt to prevent govt overreach I helped offer in Cmte today passed, will keep 1000s of hotel/community pools from having to close for summer
- The Obama Administration should focus on securing the border instead of suing Arizona for trying to help. http://t.co/IzNCbxFe
- So just how many congressmen does it take to come up with a plan for paying down our debt? http://t.co/JXqu7SIX
- Great meeting with the Arizona Cattle Growers Association yesterday. http://t.co/7fWVUpUq
- Cosponsored a proposed Constitutional amendment to protect crime victims’ rights in courtrooms. http://t.co/lFd3xjt4
- Though #Keystone XL will give Americans more jobs and energy security, transpo. ext bill spends at unsustainable levels http://t.co/OfAmGKMg
- The House just passed a bill I intro’d to protect recreational shooting on public lands in AZ and all over the West. http://t.co/FMbaXJom
- Proud to be part of 2012 Pig Book unveiling w/CAGW @GovWaste today. Important effort to expose wasteful gov’t spending http://t.co/OB6ARc6i
- Our U.S. debt is the Jolie-Pitts. http://t.co/eySdo51x
- Much thanks to the hundreds of students/parents who participated in the Service Academy conf today. Great to see you all there.
- Great tour of the Navajo Generating Station today. It's a facility that's vital to Arizona. http://t.co/a5qyhF6g
- I’ll be on @FoxNews Special Report w/ @BretBaier 6 pm ET, Fox Report w/ @Team_Shep 7 pm ET talking about Obamacare’s new taxes and fees.
- A very Happy Easter to all.
- Honored to receive @USChamber Spirit of Enterprise award by @GilbertChamber this morning. http://t.co/kX5fbDAJ
- We’re long overdue for a way out of our fiscal crisis. @RepPaulRyan budget puts U.S. on that path. http://t.co/RHNIL7AR
- Here's an op-ed I wrote on Obamacare's anniversary: http://t.co/D4z1TaZt
- Congress needs to start Manning up and tackle the U.S. debt – simply Tebowing for it to go away isn’t working. http://t.co/lqiKhVIU
- RT @azchamber: Congressman Flake issues letter to EPA Region 9 regarding Arizona’s exceptional events: http://t.co/h0W7jKqr
- Pleased the House moved to repeal IPAB today, but Obamacare must be repealed completely. http://t.co/21akWvDj
- #MarchMadness may cost $192M in lost wk hrs.75M yrs of wk to pay $15.4T US debt.Talk abt putting us out of our Missouri http://t.co/Urk8xeJp
- #Obamacare adds $1.76T in new spending when fed govt can least afford it. Better healthcare reform = market-oriented http://t.co/M0CAjaCu
- Sad about the death of my friend Donald Payne (D-NJ). He will be missed by many across #Africa, where he worked to make lives better.
- The U.S. debt gives the term “moneyball” a whole new meaning. http://t.co/th0kGzLj
- Our massive debt is leaving taxpayers holding the bag. http://t.co/YDIbdwHC
- Heart goes out to families of Marines killed in copter crash in Yuma last night.
- Organized letter to State Dept. questioning how restoring funding to UNESCO will further Middle East peace talks. http://t.co/etQ1vOTe
- By not paying for $93B, short-term tax holiday, Congress is saddling taxpayers with more long-term fiscal challenges. http://t.co/ka1GbHu5
- Congress shouldn’t reestablish UNESCO funding. Repercussions needed for its decision to recognize a Palestinian state http://t.co/rUciAcvs
- Wishing a happy 100th birthday to our great state of Arizona today. Here’s to the all that the next 100 years will bring. #AZcentennial
- So, no payroll tax offset? Have we even stopped pretending?
- We're rolling in deep debt. http://t.co/GaHsdZ4Q
- Congrats to Gabby Giffords for having her bill signed into law and having a Navy ship named in her honor. Not a bad day's work!
- Offering STOCK Act amdt to permanently ban #earmarks in House. http://t.co/bZFKS3Ye @WashingtonPost story shows why: http://t.co/iqvzmFlr
- Congress will take action if Obama doesn't back off forcing religious institutions to violate beliefs on health care benefits. @azpolicy
- Like Tom Brady in the final secs of the big game, taxpayers need a real Hail Mary of a plan to solve our debt crisis. http://t.co/x8MSFtM9
- Disappointed @SenToomey earmark ban failed. Taxpayers won’t trust Congress 2 solve fiscal crisis if earmarks don’t stop http://t.co/ZZiOla8j
- CBO Dir says Congress “has to decide soon” how to handle economic strains and government debt. Why don’t we start with a budget?
- Democrats clear Justice Dept officials of wrongdoing in Fast and Furious investigation? Already? Isn't the investigation still going on?
- Congress needs to Lego of its unwillingness to get serious about paying down our debt. http://t.co/j8bfd83z
- Proud Rep #Giffords bill to curb border smuggling via ultralights passed House. Fitting tribute 4 her last day. http://t.co/CoOgEtB0
- If Pres Obama + Congress serious abt fairness, let's show more 4 those who’ll inherit fruits of our fiscal indiscipline http://t.co/dQZjPYEn
- Honored to sit next to Gabby Giffords tonight. Her courage and optimism bring out the best in Congress http://t.co/3KHSO3DN #Giffords #SOTU
- Join me @ 8:45 MT for @GoldwaterInst Congressional Virtual Townhall in honor of Natl School Choice Wk http://t.co/lp9Hs1vr #AZSchoolChoice
- Just learned Gabby Giffords will resign from Congress and continue recovery. What a class act. Can't wait to be with Gabby in DC this week.
- Voted to disapprove of Pres's action to up debt limit. Shouldn’t raise it any further w/o a plan to solve fiscal crisis http://t.co/rjQrjChd
- Obama Administration to reject #KeystoneXL permit today. The Administration is making new jobs and greater energy security a pipe dream.
- I oppose #SOPA because I’m concerned it will restrict free speech.
- The level our debt has reached is a real Whopper. http://t.co/1gy2qilL
- "Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness." Thankful to Dr. King for his eternal optimism. #MLKDay
- Thanks for the #FF, @jlsemmel! MT: @jlsemmel: Good Morning! Have a Fabulous Friday!
- @Heritage, @WSJ Index of Econ. Freedom out today: "Rapid expansion of government … responsible for flagging economies.” http://t.co/T9C37BJ1
- Obama Admin’s. decision to halt new uranium mining in N. AZ will needlessly stymie local economic growth + job creation http://t.co/VhF3RF6a
- 1 yr after Tucson shooting, we mourn the lost, pray for the wounded, and know that out of tragedy, spirit as a state and nation is stronger
- Taxpayer funds for name id? You'll want to read this: Jeff Flake: And a Happy Festivus From Congress Too http://t.co/4FcfYtVY via @WSJ
- Thanks for having me on! RT @kcharliehicks: Thanks to @JeffFlake for joining us on @flagnewsshow #interestingtimes
- Voted no to go to conf. re. payroll tax cut extension. Unless we reform entitlements, shouldn’t reduce their revenues http://t.co/flWY1Dkx
