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News from June 2024

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Arrington introduces amendments targeting Biden's policies on border security

By Lubbock Times | Jun 26, 2024

This week, the House of Representatives will consider three appropriations bills: the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced several amendments aimed at preventing the Biden administration from using these funding bills to advance its agenda and counter President Biden’s border policies.

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Arrington criticizes Biden over release of ISIS-affiliated immigrants

By Lubbock Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, DC – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement today following reports that 400 illegal immigrants, allegedly smuggled into the United States by an ISIS-affiliated group, were released into the country. Arrington attributed this development to President Biden’s immigration policies.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending June 22?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 25, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Arrington discusses rising debt concerns on CNBC's Squawk Box

By Lubbock Times | Jun 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) appeared on CNBC's “Squawk Box” to address the recent update from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding fiscal projections for 2024-2034. This update revises the February baseline, projecting a deficit of $1.9 trillion for FY24—$400 billion higher than previously estimated. Additionally, interest spending has surged by $540 billion or 153 percent since President Biden assumed office.

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Consumer confidence declines in June amid rising financial concerns

By Lubbock Times | Jun 25, 2024

The Conference Board released its report today evaluating the Consumer Confidence Index for June 2024. The findings indicate a decline in consumer confidence, reflecting concerns among Americans about their financial future.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lubbock County in week ending June 22

By Lubbock Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 22

By Lubbock Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers oppose Biden's Clean Power Plan 2.0

By Lubbock Times | Jun 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led over a dozen Members of Congress in opposing the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule entitled “Clean Power Plan 2.0,” which proposes new regulatory requirements for existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants.

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CBO reports Biden's plan for Obamacare subsidy expansion may add billions in debt

By Lubbock Times | Jun 24, 2024

On June 24, 2024, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel and Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) Chief of Staff Thomas Barthold responded to a letter from House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO). The letter requested an analysis of the budgetary effects of making permanent the enhanced Obamacare subsidies, as proposed in President Biden’s budget. These subsidies have been extended to some of the nation’s wealthiest individuals, including those earning up to $599,000 annually.

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Arrington introduces CRA to counter USFWS rule on endangered species

By Lubbock Times | Jun 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden administration’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) rule, which would add six additional species of freshwater mussels – the Guadalupe fatmucket, Texas fatmucket, Guadalupe orb, Texas pimpleback, Balcones spike, and false spike – found in Texas to the Endangered Species List and the Texas fawnsfoots to the list as threatened.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Crosby County in week ending June 22?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Crosby County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lynn County in week ending June 22?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted 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 June 15?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lubbock Times area weekly mass times

By Lubbock Times | Jun 22, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lynn County in week ending June 15

By Lubbock Times | Jun 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lynn County in week ending June 15?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lynn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lubbock County's universities spent $30,110,723 on football teams in 2023

By Lubbock Times | Jun 21, 2024

Lubbock County's two colleges spent $30,110,723 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lubbock County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 15

By Lubbock Times | Jun 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Crosby County schools enroll 19 gifted and talented students in the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 20, 2024

Crosby County enrolled the 23rd lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lubbock County in week ending June 15?

By Lubbock Times | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.