Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement today after Barbara Barrett was confirmed as Secretary of the Air Force. “Congratulations to my fellow Arizonan, Barbara Barrett, for becoming the next U.S. Air Force secretary! Barbara is supremely qualified for this role and will do a phenomenal job as head of the Department of the Air Force. I look forward to working with her to protect Luke Air Force Base located in my district and the F-35 program, modernize our military, a...
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Ken Fuellbier from the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Kristin Slice, a West Valley native, with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition for her work with Peoria Forward and One Million Cups. Peoria Forward is a partnership between Arizona State University Entrepreneurship + Innovation and the City of Peoria which provides tools, innovations, and support to leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators to build a self-sustaining entrepreneurial ecosystem in the West Valley. ...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced today mobile office hours for constituents of the Eighth Congressional District for the month of October. Constituents seeking assistance with Social Security, Medicare, veteran and military issues, or other federal agencies will be able to meet with a member of Congresswoman Lesko’s staff at the following dates and locations: Tuesday, October 22 – Goodyear Branch Library, Community Room 14455 West Van Buren St, C101, Goodyear, AZ 85338 2:30-4:30pm
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Ken Fuellbier from the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Doug Oien, Sun City resident and Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. Doug leads the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's in the West Valley and was appointed Vice Chair of the Central Arizona Regional Leadership Council for the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease,” said Congresswo...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Chuck Fitzgerald, Peoria resident, with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. He was nominated by Betty Lynch of the West Valley Human Services Alliance (WVHSA). Chuck helps Betty lead the WVHSA which is an organization made up of families, governments, nonprofits, businesses, and faith-based and community organizations committed to the well-being of West Valley residents. “In addition to leading WVHSA, Chuck is the founder of the Peoria Peac...
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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Debbie Lesko’s bipartisan bill, H.R. 3694, the Helping Families Fly Act of 2019, which improves the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening experience for pregnant women and young families at our nation’s airports. Congresswoman Lesko (R-AZ), top Republican of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, released the following statement. “For pregnant women and families with young children, airport travel can be a ...
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Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced House Democrats will pursue a formal impeachment inquiry. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement: “For three years, Democrats have been obsessed with taking down President Donald Trump. When their Russian collusion theory did not work, they switched to obstruction of justice. When the Judiciary Committee dragged Special Counsel Mueller in to testify, that theory failed too. Now they are us...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Audrina Rosales, Peoria resident and Girl Scout member, with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. Audrina and her family find damaged and battered American flags they see around the community, and with the permission of the homeowner or business, they replace it with a new one. “Audrina’s passion for the American flag is so inspiring,” said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). “She takes the time to retire old flags properly and also educates...
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Today, lead Republican on the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) and Homeland Security Committee member Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced H.R. 4402, the Inland Waters Security Review Act, to increase security of inland waters in the United States. “Maritime security is a critical component of our nation’s homeland security,” said Congresswoman Lesko (AZ-08). “In order to fully understand the threats facing our maritime security, we must also consider o...
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Jessica Roza from the office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 in Peoria with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition for their efforts to improve the lives of servicemembers at Luke Air Force Base, reservists, veterans, and their families. “American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 always successfully completes their mission to support veterans, military, family and community,” said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). “Thank you to all the Unit 62 ...
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