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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3h

This weekend, AZ may get slammed with severe rain and flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla.

Please watch the weather, monitor emergency alerts from the AZ EIN & the Maricopa County Dept. of Emergency Management, and make a plan for your household with Ready.gov (EN)/ Ready.gov/es (ES).

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 5h

Now is the time to protect Americans’ access to health care.

We can’t afford to wait.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 5h

Now is the time to protect Americans’ access to health care.

We can’t afford to wait.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 6h

Congratulations to María Corina Machado on receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

For years, she has courageously confronted the Maduro regime and given voice to the Venezuelan people's demands for the rule of law, a free press, & fair elections.

Her fight against tyranny is an inspiration to all.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20h

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 7h

Ahead of the extreme weather expected today and tomorrow, remember to:

📋 Make a plan and find resources at Ready.gov (English) and Ready.gov/es (Español)

🌊 Don't drive through standing water or long tunnels

🔋 Charge your phone in case of power outages

Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 7h

The remnants of Hurricane Priscilla could bring serious flooding to AZ this weekend.

I’ve urged FEMA to pre-position search-and-rescue teams, generators, and supplies ahead of time.

Preparation saves lives.

Ahead of ‘Serious Flood Threat’ in Arizona, Stanton Urges White House, DHS, FEMA to Prepare and Demands Speaker Swear in Rep.-Elect Grijalva

WASHINGTON, D.C.— As the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla are expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Arizona through the weekend, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is urging federal officials to prepare to assist Arizonans–and for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva without any more delay.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 8h

Firing federal workers during a shutdown is totally illegal.

Agencies need to withdraw their "Reduction in Force" notices and abide by the law.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.

Budget office says 'substantial' firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 9h

As Co-Chair of the Taiwan Caucus and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I've watched our partnership with Taiwan grow stronger with time.

On Taiwan’s 114th National Day, let's celebrate their commitment to democracy and reaffirm our bipartisan support for the U.S.–Taiwan relationship.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 11h

MIT made the right choice.

Decisions on federal research funding should be based on merit, not political deals with the Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 14h

Breaking: MIT rejected President Trump’s "compact," which offers colleges funding advantages in exchange for far-reaching reforms. It is the first school to do so.

MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages

The school became the first university to reject the terms, saying they would undermine independence.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

About to start my live Tele-Town Hall on the shutdown.

Bring your questions — you can call in 833-479-1991 or tune in live on Facebook at facebook.com/RepGregStanton.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping Cindy McCain in my prayers and wishing her a swift, full recovery.

Grateful for her ongoing work at the WFP and the lives she touches every day. Arizona is with you, Cindy.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

As Arizona braces for potentially deadly flooding, AZ-07 still doesn't have a Representative in Congress.

Speaker Johnson needs to swear her in now so she can advocate for the people of her district and coordinate with emergency management officials.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

I was proud to celebrate Taiwan’s 114th National Day yesterday with TECRO’s Rep. Yui.

As Co-Chair of the Taiwan Caucus, I’ll continue working to strengthen our partnership and defend our shared commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight I'm holding a Tele-Town Hall at 5:30 AZ time — you can dial in to join us at 833-479-1991 or watch live at Facebook.com/repgregstanton.

I look forward to answering your questions about the health care coverage cliff and what the government shutdown means for you.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

No family should have to choose between a doctor's visit or putting food on the table.

I'm fighting to protect health care tax credits to keep coverage up and costs down across the country.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 1d

Violent political speech needs to stop.

@RepYassAnsari.bsky.social, Rep.-elect Grijalva, and I are demanding the state legislature take action against state Rep. Gillette for his threats against our colleague Rep. @Jayapal.house.gov.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 2d

House Republicans are gaveling us out and shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva.

It is undemocratic and unacceptable.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 2d

Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces' WNBA Finals game 3 is tonight.

Sorry Rep. Horsford, your Aces are going down...

#MightyMercury

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 2d

I'm back in D.C. and joining my colleagues in the Capitol to talk about the health care cliff and what we're doing to stop Americans' coverage premiums from doubling.

I'll be speaking in a few minutes — join me here:

House Democratic Hearing on the Republican Healthcare Crisis

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 2d

It's my privilege as a Congressman to nominate the best and brightest AZ-04 students to U.S. Service Academies.

Applications for nominations close next week on October 15th — learn more and apply now:

Military Academy Nominations

Students who demonstrate strong leadership skills but do not have competitive grades may be selected to attend a one-year preparatory program at no cost.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3d

Honored to join my good friends Pastor Wesley Relf and First Lady Gwen Relf for a service celebrating 30 years leading Rehoboth Saints Center.

Thank you for three decades of service and for putting your faith into action to support our neighbors in need.

Here’s to many more years of impact.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3d

You can find my full letter to my colleagues here:

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3d

Speaker Johnson has flip-flopped two times in the last week on swearing in Adelita Grijalva.

Arizona deserves to be fully represented in Congress, and that's why I've asked my Republican colleagues to help get her seated immediately. #TeamArizona

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 3d

Furloughed federal employees are guaranteed back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act.

Any attempt by the President to avoid paying up is illegal.

Axios @axios.com · 3d

SCOOP: Furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed compensation for their forced time off during the government shutdown, according to a draft White House memo described to Axios by three sources.

Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay

A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.

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