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House passes NDAA with key amendments from Rep. Arrington

By Lubbock Times | Jun 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement following the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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O'donnell Independent School District with its main office in Odonnell has 165 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 13, 2024

O'donnell Independent School District with its main office in Odonnell enrolled 165 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lynn County in week ending June 8

By Lubbock Times | Jun 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Arrington addresses Medicare and Social Security solvency at House Budget Committee hearing

By Lubbock Times | Jun 13, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Medicare and Social Security: Examining Solvency and Impacts on the Federal Budget” in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2024. The hearing focused on the impending insolvency of Medicare and Social Security.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lubbock County in week ending June 8?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tahoka Independent School District with its main office in Tahoka taught 179 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

Tahoka Independent School District with its main office in Tahoka enrolled 179 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Arrington commemorates President George H.W. Bush's centennial on House floor

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered a floor speech today to commemorate the 100th birthday of the 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush.

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House Budget Committee Chairman comments on stagnant inflation rate

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) issued a statement following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which indicated that inflation remained unchanged from April, with year-over-year inflation at 3.3 percent. Since President Biden took office, prices have increased by a total of 19.3 percent.

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House leaders request CBO analysis on cost of Biden's executive actions

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Oversight Task Force Chair Jack Bergman (R-MI) have formally requested the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide a comprehensive cost estimate for the 138 executive actions and agency rules issued by the Biden Administration.

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Arrington discusses fiscal policy challenges with Kudlow on Fox Business

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) appeared on Larry Kudlow’s show on Fox Business to discuss the impact of high taxes on Americans. The discussion included Author Steve Moore and focused on fiscal policies affecting working families.

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Arrington advocates NDAA amendments honoring late Lubbock soldier

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) delivered a floor speech advocating for two amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that honor Private Second Class Caleb “Smitty” Smither, a 19-year-old Lubbock native who died on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Crosby County in week ending June 8?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lynn County in week ending June 8?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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217 in South Plains Academy Charter District with its main office in Lubbock are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 11, 2024

South Plains Academy Charter District with its main office in Lubbock enrolled 217 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lynn County in week ending June 8?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Arrington introduces national security amendments for consideration in NDAA

By Lubbock Times | Jun 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced several amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at enhancing national security. The NDAA will be considered on the House floor later this week.

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Chairman Arrington calls for action on rising mandatory federal spending

By Lubbock Times | Jun 11, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) recently authored an Op-Ed in The Hill, emphasizing the urgent need for deficit reduction. As Congress prepares to address the first of 12 annual appropriations bills intended to fund the government for another year, Arrington highlights the diminishing share of discretionary spending in the overall budget.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crosby County in week ending June 8?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Crosby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 8

By Lubbock Times | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Idalou Independent School District with its main office in Idalou has 233 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 10, 2024

Idalou Independent School District with its main office in Idalou enrolled 233 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.