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

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 · 14h

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 · 16h

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

www.youtube.com

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 17h

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.

stanton.house.gov

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

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 · 1d

You can find my full letter to my colleagues here:

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

www.axios.com

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

So, tomorrow?

Ryan Nobles @ryanobles.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Speaker Johnson pressed by Manu Raju on why he doesn’t swear in Adelita Grijalva during a pro forma session responds:

“Look, we'll schedule it. I guess as soon as she wants.”

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

Thrilled to see the AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s latest DATOS report on the strong economic contributions of Arizona’s Latino community — $72B in buying power and 30% of AZ's population driving growth across our state.

Arizona Latinos reach $72B in buying power, Phoenix event highlights

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 29th annual DATOS event to highlight the power and growth of the Latino market across the state.

www.calonews.com

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

My statement commemorating the anniversary of the October 7th attacks:

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

Yesterday Amkor broke ground on its new advanced semiconductor packaging & test campus here in the Valley — the first of its kind in the U.S.

Federal investments like the CHIPS & Science Act are vital to bringing these 3,000 new jobs to AZ & helping us lead the way in the industries of the future.

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

Small business owners like Angie and Vanessa should be able to get health care without going bankrupt. But if Congress lets vital tax credits expire, their premiums will go up by thousands.

I joined patients and providers at MC Medical Society today — together, we’re fighting to protect the ACA.

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

I visited Sky Harbor Airport with @repyassansari.bsky.social & @mayorgallego.bsky.social to check on frontline crews keeping travel safe while the Republican shutdown drags on.

We’re committed to negotiating a deal on healthcare to end this shutdown so employees don't work another day without pay.

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

Dropped by Sky Harbor Airport with cookies and coffee to say thanks to the folks helping keep the airport running.

From TSA and air traffic controllers to ground crews and custodians, thank you all for keeping Sky Harbor open, moving, and safe for travelers.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 4d

Americans want to see Congress keep their health care affordable.

The last thing people need right now is skyrocketing insurance prices. I’m committed to working across the aisle to keep costs down for families across the country.

Graphic of the Capitol and Trump’s silhouette reading “78% of adults think Congress should extend the ACA enhanced health care tax credits”

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s ruling made it clear:

Birthright citizenship is constitutionally protected.

Reuters @reuters.com · 5d

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship reut.rs/4nCUhyO

Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump's effort to curtail birthright citizenship was declared unconstitutional by a second U.S. appeals court on Friday, handing him another defeat on a core piece of his hardline immigration agenda whose ultimate fate may lay with the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 4d

Americans want to see Congress keep their health care affordable.

The last thing people need right now is skyrocketing insurance prices. I’m committed to working across the aisle to keep costs down for families across the country.

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

The United States and our allies must continue to pressure Hamas to finalize a deal and return all hostages — living and deceased — so we can start building a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians.

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

This is a critical moment for Israel, the Palestinian people, and the region.

The hostages who have been held for more than 700 days will finally be reunited with their families. A lasting peace that ends the suffering of the Palestinian people and frees them from Hamas's rule is within reach.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5d

Breaking news: Hamas said it would accept President Trump’s ceasefire proposal, but with conditions.

The plan would pave the way for a hostage handover and an end to a two-year conflict that has reduced much of the Gaza Strip to rubble.

Hamas accepts Trump’s plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza but with conditions

The plan aims to secure the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and end a two-year conflict that has reduced much of the enclave to rubble.

wapo.st

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

Yesterday, the people of Arizona were promised representation next week. Now, Speaker Johnson backtracked again and said he's keeping the House closed next week too.

#AZ07 should not be stuck without federal support or a say in Congress any longer.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva next week

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he’ll soon swear in Arizona’s newest congresswoman, Adelita Grijalva.

www.kjzz.org

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

Another day, another delay from Speaker Johnson.

Southern Arizona deserves a voice in Congress now, not just once it’s politically convenient for the House GOP.

Administer the oath to Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva now.

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

Totally unacceptable that Speaker Johnson won’t swear in Adelita Grijalva immediately.

He refused to swear her in on Tuesday, and now he's refusing to swear her in tomorrow, though she is in Washington and stands ready.

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

Congrats Taylor Swift on the new album!

Tonight I pass the aux cord to the Swift Caucus in my household.

I expect I’ll get it back in about six months.

My staff said this would be funny to post

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

University of Arizona asked to accept Trump's demands to get priority for federal funds

Several prominent universities were asked to align with the federal government's stance on admissions, gender and viewpoint diversity.

www.azcentral.com

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

My message to the @uarizona.bsky.social President:

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