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Education
As the spouse of a public school teacher, John Shadegg understand the importance of a quality education for our children and the challenges faced by teachers and the need for parental involvement... read more
Energy - Shadegg Legislation Passes With Bipartisan Support
In an effort to combat the skyrocketing price of
gasoline due to a heavy reliance on foreign oil, the United States House of
Representatives passed the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, authored
by Congressman John Shadegg... read
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Enumerated Powers Act
The Enumerated Powers Act, H.R. 2458, requires that all bills introduced in the U.S. Congress include a statement setting forth the specific constitutional authority under which the law is being enacted. This measure will force a continual re-examination of the role of the national government, and will fundamentally alter the ever-expanding reach of the federal government... read more
Fiscal Responsibility
In my race for House Majority Leader I made it clear that the American people are justifiably frustrated with their elected officials due to the addiction of many Members of Congress to wasteful pork barrel earmarked spending. Controlling fiscal waste and abuse centers on ending backroom, late night deals and opening the legislative process in its entirety to the public... read more
Health Care
Today, Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) joined with several Republican Members of Congress including: Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (TN-07), Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. (GA-11) and Congressman Pete Hoekstra (MI-02) to introduce The Improving Health Care for All Americans Act which will reform America’s health care system making health care services more personal, more affordable and ensure that all Americans receive the care they need... read more
Housing Crisis
The United States Senate recently passed a bipartisan housing bailout plan with a $15 billion price tag. There's little likelihood the program won't grow and costs escalate dramatically as the legislation moves through the House Financial Services Committee under the leadership of Rep. Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat... read more
Illegal Immigration and Border Enforcement
In 2007, there were 359 kidnappings in Phoenix. Our city is on its way to becoming the kidnapping capitol of the country. Every one of those 359 kidnappings involved illegal immigrants. Even worse, last year, illegals shot two Phoenix police officers, killing one. A nation without secure borders is not a nation... read more
Iraq
"Following repeated claims by jihadist leaders that America will lose it's will to win in Iraq as it did in Vietnam, Beirut, and Somalia, the U.S. House of Representatives today, confirmed our enemies' claims by passing a politically posturing, "non-binding" resolution that emboldens our enemies, betrays our allies in Iraq, and signals our intent to abandon our troops fighting overseas..."
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Second Amendment
John Shadegg strongly supports our rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. It is a concern that some public officials ignore the Second Amendment and try to prohibit citizens from owning firearms. Our Founding Fathers considered bearing arms a right, not a privilege... read more
Social Security
In order to ensure the future of the program and the ability of individuals to prepare adequately for their own retirements, something must be done to shore up the program now. While there are several proposed solutions on the table, the following undeniable facts lead to but one inescapable conclusion: Doing nothing is NOT an option and NOW is the time to act... read more
Veterans
We as Americans are indebted to those who have chosen to serve in the armed forces. It has been my honor to consistently stand by America's veterans. I believe that our country is at its best when it recognizes the service of those who put themselves in harm's way... read more
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