Biggs on Shutdown Layoffs

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discussed the potential for thousands of federal workers to be fired during the government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business' Bottom Line.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought stated during a Republican conference call on Wednesday, October 1st, that the firings would occur within "a day or two," and approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be furloughed during the shutdown.

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Senator Mark Kelly: We're weeks away from thousands of Arizonans facing huge increases in their health care premiums unless Congress acts. That’s what this is about. The way out of this shutdown is for us to work together to keep health care costs down and fund the government.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Imagine seeing families across the country struggle to get by and thinking the solution is to double their health insurance premiums. That’s the Republican party right now.

Representative Andy Biggs: When your party routinely calls their political opponents racists, fascists, and Nazis, you are the problem. Charlie Kirk encouraged peaceful debate and was still murdered by an assassin indoctrinated by the radical Left. Thanks for having me, @MrHarryCole.

Representative Eli Crane: So we can all admit that Obamacare has been a huge failure, right? Otherwise everyone’s healthcare wouldn’t be so expensive, frustrating, and dependent on government subsidies.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: NEW After the disastrous 2022 election in Arizona, then-Attorney General candidate Hamadeh took to the courts to reenfranchise voters. The Biden administration responded by ordering the TSA to place him on a government watchlist called "Quiet Skies." @TristanLeavitt and @WillCain have more

Representative Greg Stanton: Totally unacceptable that @SpeakerJohnson 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. Each passing day denies the people of #AZ07 representation and access to critical constituent services and advocacy. The right to representation is more important than the ongoing effort by the GOP to hide the Epstein files.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: The horrific synagogue attack in Manchester is another reminder of the rise in hate-fueled violence. For this to happen on Yom Kippur is heartbreaking. The freedom to worship without fear is non-negotiable—we must confront and defeat this hate everywhere.

Andy Biggs Discusses Potential Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without?

Arizona Schools Get New Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Staff— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona schools are launching a new training program to help mental health professionals better identify and help students at risk of suicide, state education officials announced this week.

Trump Adviser Confirms ICE Presence at Super Bowl Halftime Show— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A Trump administration official has stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be present at the upcoming Super Bowl, where Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform the halftime show.

How Long Will the Government Shutdown Last?— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The federal government has entered a shutdown, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers nationwide and raising questions about the duration of the disruption.

Biggs, Crane Refuse Pay During Government Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) are the latest Republicans to refuse their Congressional salaries during the government shutdown, which began Wednesday at midnight.

Juan Ciscomani Rips Gallego's Congressional Salary Remark— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) ripped Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for his remarks on X about losing Congressional salaries during the government shutdown.

Karrin Taylor Robson Welcomes David Schweikert's Gubernatorial Bid— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Karrin Taylor Robson issued a statement this week welcoming U.S. Rep. David Schweikert to the Republican primary for Arizona governor, while drawing sharp contrasts between her campaign and the newly announced candidate.

Kris Mayes Sues Zillow, Redfin Over Deal That Could Raise Rent Prices— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Attorney General Kris Mayes is teaming up with four other states to sue Zillow and Redfin. They say these two huge rental listing websites made a deal that's bad for renters and could make rent even more expensive.

Planned Parenthood Arizona Suspends Medicaid Services— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Planned Parenthood Arizona announced it will no longer provide services to patients using Medicaid. The decision affects cancer screenings, STI testing, birth control, and other family planning services.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres