SNAKEBITE— 1.16.25— Gallego Goes Nuclear with Chris Wright, Ciscomani, Biggs, AFP-AZ, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 1.16.25— Gallego Goes Nuclear with Chris Wright, Ciscomani, Biggs, AFP-AZ, Much More...

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Grayson Bakich
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January 16, 2025

Gallego Goes Nuclear with Chris Wright

During his confirmation hearing, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) discussed nuclear energy and other topics with Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Energy.

Sen. Gallego spoke of his previous support for annual appropriations for small modular reactors (SMRs): "However, SMRs, and nuclear energy more broadly, face several challenges, including the cost of scaling, commercialization, public perception, and permitting. " He asked Wright how he intends to expand and improve the development of SMRs.

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Cactus Politics

Senator Ruben Gallego: News!! $7 million is going to Tucson to increase the supply of affordable housing. This grant will help ensure that every family has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

Representative Andy Biggs: The radical Biden-Harris regime's telework policies impede my constituents—and Americans across the nation—from getting the help they're entitled to from the Social Security Administration. Months-long delays are unacceptable. It's time to get back in the office. @DOGE

Representative David Schweikert: On the House Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee, we’re going to continue to do the right thing. Chairman @RepJasonSmith, thank you for offering me the ability to continue promoting morality through this chairmanship.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Great hosting and meeting our Kosova allies including the Minister of Defense and Commander of the KSF. We have 450 of our brave soldiers stationed in Kosova. Peace through Strength is returning in just a few short days. America First, now and forever.

 

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Gallego Talks Nuclear Energy with Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Confirmation Hearing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Early Childhood Education Training— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Representative Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) that would streamline the process of becoming an early childhood teacher to address the current shortage.

Biggs Reintroduces Bill Reining in Biden-Harris Rules Ahead of Trump's Return— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has reintroduced the Midnight Rules Relief Act, which would allow Congress to rein in regulations implemented by the Biden-Harris Administration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Americans for Prosperity-Arizona Launches $20M Campaign to Support Trump Tax Cuts— By Cactus Politics' Jackson Bakich— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on the legislative branch to renew President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill Cracking Down on Cartel Spotters— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has reintroduced legislation stiffening penalties for aiding the Mexican drug cartels along the border as a "spotter," saying the bill "sends a powerful message to anyone who is aiding or abetting cartel operations that they will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Schweikert Introduces Bill Releasing JFK Assassination Files— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to declassify the remaining files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, saying, "The moment we begin to treat our country like adults is when they will start to trust in American institutions once again."

Crane, Hamadeh Condemn Trump Sentencing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) expressed disappointment and disgust with President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing on X (formerly Twitter).

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

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Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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