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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Lubbock Times | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House Committee Seeks Investigation into Obamacare Program Impact on Federal Budget

By Lubbock Times | Apr 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) have requested an investigation into the Obamacare program's impact on federal deficits.The House Budget Committee's Health Care Task Force expressed concerns about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), stating that it has not fulfilled its intended purpose. They pointed out that CMMI, established under Obamacare to save taxpayer money and enhance care quality, has failed to deliver on...

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President Biden’s Executive Actions Have Cost Taxpayers Over $2 Trillion

By Lubbock Times | Apr 26, 2024

In a recent development, it has been revealed that President Biden's executive actions have led to a staggering expenditure of over $2 trillion, all without the explicit approval of Congress. This significant spending spree by the Biden Administration has sparked concerns regarding the need for enhanced oversight and transparency within the Executive Branch.A thorough review conducted by the House Budget Committee shed light on the various executive actions proposed and implemented by President Biden, each carrying substantial costs and implications for American...

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Bureau of Economic Analysis: PCE Inflation Rose to 2.7 Percent in March

By Lubbock Times | Apr 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose to 2.7 percent for the month of March. This is an increase from February’s 2.5 percent.House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) expressed concern over the recent inflation numbers, stating, "Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that inflation, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose by an alarming 2.7 percent....

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Bureau of Economic Analysis: GDP Growth for Q1 was 1.6 Percent, Well Below Forecasts

By Lubbock Times | Apr 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by just 1.6 percent in Quarter 1, 2024. This is well below estimates from market watchers, with some forecasting as high as 2.9 percent.House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) expressed his concerns about the GDP growth for Q1, stating, "Today, GDP growth for the first quarter came in at a shockingly low 1.6 percent, well below the forecast." Arrington also attributed the decline in the country's fiscal health to "Democrats’ reckless spending...

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Chairman Arrington Responds to American Action Forum (AAF) Report: Biden’s Regulations Costing Nearly $1.4 Trillion

By Lubbock Times | Apr 24, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) responded to the recent report by the American Action Forum (AAF) which revealed the significant financial impact of President Biden's regulatory actions since taking office. Chairman Arrington expressed concerns over the escalating regulatory costs imposed by the Biden administration, stating, “President Biden is on track to impose more regulatory cost on our economy than any President in history, adding $1.4 trillion since coming to office."The AAF report highlighted that President Biden's regulatory burden has...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Lubbock Times | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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GAO Confirms Biden Administration Spends Border Security Funds on Environmental Agenda

By Lubbock Times | Apr 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In November of 2023, House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington (R-TX) and Oversight Task Force Chair Congressman Bergman (R-MI) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) seeking clarity on whether the Biden Administration violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by blocking the use of funds intended to continue construction and secure the border wall. On April 22, 2024, GAO issued its response.The Government Accountability Office (GAO), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), authored a report entitled...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 20

By Lubbock Times | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Lubbock Times | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Lubbock Times | Apr 21, 2024

These former Lubbock Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Lubbock Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Crosby County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 13

By Lubbock Times | Apr 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Lubbock Times | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lubbock County in week ending Apr. 13

By Lubbock Times | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Arrington Advocates for Fiscal Responsibility in National Security Spending

By Lubbock Times | Apr 19, 2024

On April 19, 2024, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington presented an amendment at the House Rules Committee hearing on H.R. 8034, 8035, 8036, and 8038 aimed at fully offsetting the cost of national security supplementals and restoring fiscal responsibility.Chairman Arrington's proposed amendment sought to address the pressing issue of the growing national debt, stating, "At a time when our national debt is approaching $35 trillion, we are adding almost $8 billion to the debt every day, and we pay 62 cents on every dollar just to service the debt, we must lead...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lynn County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Lubbock Times | Apr 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Biden’s Student Loan Scheme: Breaking Down the Costs of the President’s Loan ‘Forgiveness’ Plans

By Lubbock Times | Apr 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden's promise to cancel student loan debts for millions of Americans has sparked controversy and debate. The Biden Administration's efforts to implement this pledge have faced criticism, with the House Budget Committee raising concerns about the costs and implications of the proposed student loan forgiveness plans.House Budget Committee Republicans have been vocal in their opposition to Biden's initiatives, stating, "The Biden Administration’s unilateral actions have been numerous and far-reaching." They have emphasized the need for...

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Arrington Fights to Strengthen Iranian Sanctions

By Lubbock Times | Apr 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) expressed his firm stance following the House's passage of numerous bills aimed at countering Iranian actions, particularly after the recent attack on Israel. Arrington emphasized his unwavering support for Israel, stating, "Iran’s direct attack on Israel and the countless assaults carried out by Iranian proxies are reprehensible and risk dragging the entire region into conflict."Attributing the current global instability to what he perceives as the Biden administration's foreign policy shortcomings, Arrington...