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Congressional Budget Office updates deficit projections through 2035

Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated budget projections for fiscal years 2025-2035.

By Lubbock Times | Jan 21, 2025

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Arrington and Cruz propose bill against Biden's offshore drilling ban

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington and Senator Ted Cruz have introduced legislation to counter President Biden's ban on offshore oil and gas drilling.

By Lubbock Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Arrington receives top rating from pro-life association

By Lubbock Times | Jan 16, 2025

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has been recognized with an A+ rating by the Susan B. Anthony Association for his legislative efforts in support of pro-life measures during the 118th Congress.

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House passes act to protect women's sports amid gender debate

By Lubbock Times | Jan 14, 2025

Today, the House passed H.R.28, known as the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

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Arrington backs sanctions on ICC over actions against US and Israeli officials

By Lubbock Times | Jan 9, 2025

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has reiterated his support for sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the House's approval of H.R.23, known as the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

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House passes Laken Riley Act to address immigration policy failures

By Lubbock Times | Jan 7, 2025

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington expressed his support following the House's approval of H.R.29, known as the Laken Riley Act.

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Jodey Arrington sworn into 119th U.S. Congress

By Lubbock Times | Jan 3, 2025

Today, Jodey Arrington, the House Budget Chairman from Texas's 19th District, was sworn into office as part of the 119th Congress in Washington, D.C. In a statement released following the ceremony, Arrington expressed his gratitude and commitment...

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Arrington announces funding bill passage to aid West Texas farmers

By Lubbock Times | Dec 20, 2024

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington announced the passage of a funding bill aimed at supporting farmers in West Texas.

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Arrington supports short-term funding bill to address national debt

By Lubbock Times | Dec 19, 2024

Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington announced his intention to vote in favor of a short-term funding bill.

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Arrington leads effort against Biden's natural gas tax with new resolution

By Lubbock Times | Dec 19, 2024

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, alongside Representative August Pfluger and Senator John Hoeven, has introduced a bicameral resolution to repeal the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax.

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America First Act aims to block federal benefits for illegal immigrants

By Lubbock Times | Dec 19, 2024

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, joined by Rep. Chip Roy, has introduced the America First Act in the House of Representatives.

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Arrington criticizes DOE's LNG export study as politically motivated

By Lubbock Times | Dec 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024 Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington has expressed strong criticism of a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Arrington introduces bill to end EV tax credits

By Lubbock Times | Dec 19, 2024

Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington introduced a bill aimed at repealing federal tax credits for electric vehicles and charging stations.

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House Budget Committee examines solutions for $36 trillion national debt

By Lubbock Times | Dec 12, 2024

House Budget Committee members convened to discuss the U.S. fiscal crisis, addressing concerns over the national debt and exploring reform proposals.

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Jake Ellzey shares congressional honors and community outreach activities

By Lubbock Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey highlighted recent engagements via social media posts dated December 11-12, 2024.

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Chairman Arrington addresses U.S. fiscal crisis solutions at budget committee hearing

By Lubbock Times | Dec 11, 2024

Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington delivered his opening remarks at a hearing titled "Sounding the Alarm: Pathways and Possible Solutions to the U.S. Fiscal Crisis" in Washington, D.C. During his speech, Chairman Arrington...

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House passes Increasing Baseline Updates Act; moves bill to Senate

By Lubbock Times | Dec 11, 2024

The House of Representatives has advanced the Increasing Baseline Updates Act, known as H.R. 9716, to the Senate with unanimous support.

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BEA reports Q3 GDP growth at 2.8%, Chairman Arrington comments

By Lubbock Times | Nov 27, 2024

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its second estimate for the economic growth in the third quarter of 2024.

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BEA reports PCE inflation rise; Arrington comments on economic impact

By Lubbock Times | Nov 27, 2024

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its report indicating that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation for the Federal Reserve, increased by 2.3 percent over the past year in October.

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Consumer confidence rises amid anticipation of second Trump presidency

By Lubbock Times | Nov 26, 2024

The Conference Board has released its Consumer Confidence Index report for November 2024, indicating a rise in consumer sentiment.