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Good
evening
-
Tonight,
the
House
and
the
Senate
ended
the
Schumer
Shutdown.
Yesterday,
President
Trump
outlined
a
path
forward
to
end
the
shutdown
and
restore
our
country
on
a
path
to
fiscal
stability.
He
wrote:
“Great
to
see
how
hard
Republicans
are
fighting
for
our
Military
and
Safety
at
the
Border.
The
Dems
just
want
illegal
immigrants
to
pour
into
our
nation
unchecked.
If
stalemate
continues,
Republicans
should
go
to
51%
(Nuclear
Option)
and
vote
on
real,
long
term
budget,
no
C.R.’s!”
I
agree
wholeheartedly
with
the
President.
The
Senate’s
extra-constitutional
filibuster
rule
has
contributed
to
this
shutdown,
and
it
has
additionally
delayed
the
consideration
of
more
than
300
bills
the
House
has
sent
to
the
Senate.
This
Senate
rule
is
obstructing
the
will
of
the
people
and
must
be
eliminated.
I
also
concur
that
we
should
vote
on
a
real,
long-term
budget.
Continuing
resolutions
add
instability
to
our
domestic
and
defense
spending.
It
is
irresponsible
for
Congress
to
resort
to
these
short-term
funding
vehicles.
The
House
sent
a
full-year
budget
package
to
the
Senate
more
than
100
days
ago.
I
challenge
my
friends
in
the
other
chamber
to
do
their
jobs
and
pass
a
budget.
Although
an
agreement
was
reached
tonight
to
end
the
shutdown,
I
fear
that
we
will
be
again
on
the
brink
of
a
government
shutdown
with
each
continuing
resolution.
I
will
continue
to
fight
for
fiscal
responsibility.
PROTECTING
LIFE
Today,
we
remember
the
45th
anniversary
of
the
tragic
Roe
v
Wade
decision
-
one
of
the
darkest
days
in
American
history.
Since
that
day,
almost
60,000,000
babies
have
been
murdered.
These
unborn
souls
would
have
grown
up
to
be
sons
and
daughters;
husbands
and
wives;
fathers
and
mothers;
lawyers,
doctors,
accountants,
athletes
and
so
much
more.
We
will
never
be
able
to
bring
these
little
ones
back
to
us,
but
we
can
honor
their
precious
memories
by
fighting
every
day
to
overturn
this
heinous
court
decision.
That's
what
I've
been
doing
for
decades
-
and
continue
to
do
in
the
U.S.
House
of
Representatives.
I
hope
I
will
be
able
to
see
a
day
where
every
innocent
life
is
protected
under
the
full
weight
of
the
law.
FEBRUARY
EVENTS
Next
month,
my
district
office
will
be
hosting
three
exciting
events
for
constituents
of
Arizona’s
Fifth
Congressional
District.
- Senior
Citizens
Resource
Fair
–
February
12th
As
tax
season
approaches,
my
staff
and
community
advocates
are
eager
to
ensure
that
you
have
access
to
expert
tax
help
and
the
resources
you
need
to
protect
yourself
against
fraud
and
identity
theft.
We
will
also
have
experts
on
site
to
provide
assistance
with
federal
agencies
like
Social
Security,
Medicare,
and
the
IRS.
Others
will
be
present
to
assist
you
in
your
pursuit
of
employment,
community
volunteer
opportunities,
injury
prevention,
meal
&
transportation
assistance,
legal
assistance,
home
maintenance,
and
more.
- Military
Service
Academy
Parent/Student
Night
–
February
20th
Congressman
Biggs’
District
Office
will
be
holding
a
Military
Service
Academy
Parent/Student
Night
on
Tuesday,
February
20,
in
his
District
Office
from
6:30
PM
to
7:30
PM.
This
will
be
a
great
opportunity
for
students,
and
parents
alike,
to
learn
about
what
it
takes
to
receive
a
Congressional
Nomination
to
a
United
States
Military
Service
Academy.
Students
will
hear
about
the
importance
of
graduating
as
one
of the
most
qualified
military
officers
in
the
world.
They
will
also
hear
from
a
graduate
of
one
of
the
five
Military
Academies
on
his/her
experience
and
will
receive
an
informational
presentation
on
which
steps
students
should
take
to
ensure
they
are
prepared
to
successfully
navigate
the
nomination
process.
Most
importantly,
students
and
parents
will
have
the
opportunity
to
ask
questions
and
alleviate
any
concerns
they
may
have.
Space
is
limited
and
will
be
on
a
first-come-first-serve
basis.
RSVPs
are
required.
More
information
will
be
forthcoming.
- Veterans
Rapid
Appeals
Modernization
Program
(RAMP)
Training
&
Benefits
Fair
–
February
22nd
This
event
will
be
a
great
opportunity
for
veterans
to
learn
of
program
specifics
and
speak
with
representatives
from
the
VA
about
their
claims.
Veterans
will
also
have
the
opportunity
to
hear
a
presentation
on
RAMP,
speak
to
qualified
Veteran
Service
Officers
about
submitting
new
claims,
speak
to
VA
Representatives
regarding
the
VA
Home
Loan
process,
and
more.
FOR
THE
GOOD
OF
THE
ORDER
To
keep
track
of
what
my
office
is
doing
for
Arizona’s
Fifth
Congressional
District,
make
sure
to
sign
up
for
our
newsletter
and
follow
me
on
social
media:
Our
office
is
currently
looking
for
interns
in
both
my
Washington,
D.C.
and
Arizona
offices.Click
here
if
you
are
interested
in
applying
for
an
internship
with
my
office.
If
you
cannot
get
an
answer
from
a
federal
agency
in
a
timely
fashion,
or
if
you
feel
you
have
been
treated
unfairly,
my
district
office
may
be
able
to
help
resolve
a
problem
or
get
you
the
information
you
need.Visit
my
website
to
access
the
privacy
consent
form and
call
my
district
office
to
set
up
an
appointment
with
one
of
my
knowledgeable
District
Representatives.
As
always,
I
am
extremely
humbled
by
the
trust
that
you
have
bestowed
upon
me
and
honored
to
serve as
your
Congressman.
Sincerely,
Andy
Biggs
Member
of
Congress
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