Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jeff Flake [R, AZ-6]

3 Arizona Republicans vote 'no' on jobless aid

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...jobless Americans. The House voted 403-12 to pass the legislation, which on Wednesday had won 98-0 Senate approval. Reps. Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg were among the 12 "no" votes. The measure, signed Friday by President Barack Obama, would

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EV representatives split on health care bill

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., whose district includes most of Mesa, parts of Chandler, as well as Gilbert and Queen Creek, opposed the bill. ...

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3 Arizona Republicans vote 'no' on jobless aid

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

Jeff Flake, Trent Franks and John Shadegg were among the 12 "no" votes. The measure, signed Friday by President Barack Obama, would extend jobless benefits ...

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AZ delegation split on health care vote

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

"A costly top-to-bottom overhaul of the entire system by the federal government isn't the right approach," said Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. ...

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Opponents say they have votes to block U.S. tourism to Cuba

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...are some Republicans who support it, but they'd require a larger number than have ever supported such changes in the past." Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona, one Republican who's championed easing sanctions, said the letter suggested that backers of the embar

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Opponents say they have votes to block U.S. tourism to Cuba

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...some Republicans who support it, but they'd require a larger number than have ever supported such changes in the past." Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona, one Republican who's championed easing sanctions, said the letter suggested that backers of the embargo w

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Obama Signs Unemployment Insurance Extension, Home Buyer Credit Friday

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

Michael Burgess (R-TX), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Scott Garrett (R-NJ), and the head of the conservative caucus, Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price ...

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Opponents say they have votes to block US tourism to Cuba

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona, one Republican who's championed easing sanctions, said the letter suggested that backers of the embargo were getting nervous. ...

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Republican Hypocrisy Again – Earmarks

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

The same response was came from Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), another member of the committee. When committee member Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz. ...

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2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

Republican Congressman Jeff Flake (AZ-6) has been a champion for sensible immigration reform, and now he is asking for your support against ...

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Abortion compromise sought for health bill

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...whether the public insurance option covers abortions. From left, Rep. John Fleming, R-La., Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., on Wednesday announce an amendment to the House version of health reform legislat

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Lawmakers tweet as they read health bill

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...to ERISA insurers when they wrongfully deny coverage http://tinyurl.com/yzaqnac” Several others joined in Tuesday. GOP Rep. Jeff Flake shared his first thoughts at 1:30 p.m.: “Sitting around a table with my Republican colleagues, reading the massive

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2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

Nor could earmark critic Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), another member of the committee. Asked about the committee's progress so far, Rep. Jeff Flake ...

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House GOP Set To Challenge Chemical Plant Security Bill

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

In addition, Representative Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) will offer an amendment that would prevent earmarks in a new grant program established by the bill. ...

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US Republicans see election outcome as party 'renaissance'

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

By Sheldon Alberts, Canwest News Washington correspondentnovember 4, 2009 Left to Right: Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Rep. ...

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Cuba Travel Ban Hearing at US Congress

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

Back in February, only two weeks after Barack Obama took office, Rep. Delahunt introduced legislation (HR 874) that would lift the travel ban on US citizens ...

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Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., a frequent critic of what he calls excessive government spending, says it would be better to let the marketplace decide whether ...

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The Vent: Nov. 1

2009-11-01T00:00:00Z

Enrollment numbers are down in Mesa, check it out." "I was inspired by Rep. Jeff Flake's adventures on a desert isle. Now, if only we could get the rest of ...

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Roll Call

2009-11-01T00:00:00Z

...247 yeas to 178 nays. Vote 6: Small Business Financing and Investment Act: The House passed an amendment, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., to the Small Business Financing and Investment Act (H.R. 3854) to prohibit earmarking grant money made avail

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Your views: letters to the editor

2009-11-01T00:00:00Z

...the plans out of business and forcing all senior citizens back into the original Medicare plan. Both Rep. Paul Ryan and Rep. Jeff Flake have proposed alternatives to a costly government takeover with its coercive mandates, while making health insurance

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