Franks Statement on Grand Canyon Flooding and Ongoing Rescue Efforts in Supai Canyon
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 19, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 19, 2008 – U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) gave the following statement on the flooding situation in the Grand Canyon and the breakage of the Redlands Dam, resulting in severe flooding and evacuations occurring in the Supai Canyon area.
Franks Continues Historic Protest of Do-Nothing, Drill-Nothing Congress
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 14, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 14, 2008– U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) once again participated yesterday in the historic Republican Floor protest taking place at the United States Capitol. Despite the Majority Leadership choosing to close down the House Floor and turn off all cameras on Friday, August 1st— forcing adjournment of the House for the five week recess— Republicans have continued their fight for a fair, open vote on energy, by forgoing the August District Work Period and returning to the Capitol to speak before large crowds of visitors and constituents.
Franks Joins House Republicans to Hold a News Conference on the Continuing GOP Floor Protest
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 14, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 14, 2008 – U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) joined Minority Whip Roy Blunt (MO-07), Congressmen Phil Gingrey (GA-11), Jeff Flake (AZ-06), John Linder (GA-07), Jean Schmidt (OH-02), and Virginia Foxx (NC-05) in holding a press conference today on the ongoing GOP Floor protest, calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold an up-or-down vote on energy legislation that would lift the bureaucratic red tape currently holding America’s energy reserves under lock and key.
Congressman Flake to Return to Congress Tomorrow to Continue Energy Protest
Jeff Flake's House Member Office (R-AZ-06) posted a Press Release on August 13, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)Franks Takes to House Floor to Protest Speaker Pelosi's Decision to Adjourn for the Summer without an Energy Vote
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 11, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 11, 2008 - U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) joined fellow Republicans in taking to the House floor today to speak against Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic majority's decision to force adjournment for the summer recess without allowing a vote on energy legislation that would help lower the price of gas, provide for innovative energy alternatives, and eliminate the country's reliance on foreign oil.
Franks Statement on Passing of Bullhead City Councilman JB Wise
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 6, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 6, 2008 – U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) mourned the sudden passing yesterday of Bullhead City Councilman JB Wise, a close and precious friend of the Congressman.
Franks Announces Intention to Return to Congress, Join Republican Fight for a Fair Vote on Energy Legislation
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on August 6, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 6, 2008 – U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) announced his intention to return to Washington, D.C. the week of August 11th, 2008, and join House Republicans in taking to the House Floor to protest the reckless decision made by Democrat Leadership to force Congress to adjourn for the five-week summer recess without considering comprehensive energy legislation or even allowing an up-or-down vote on an "all of the above" energy bill that would truly help to lower gas prices for the American people.
Congressman Flake Calls on President Bush to Call Congress Into Special Session
Jeff Flake's House Member Office (R-AZ-06) posted a Press Release on August 1, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)Congressman Flake to Offer Amendment to Military Construction Spending Bill Eliminating Earmarks
Jeff Flake's House Member Office (R-AZ-06) posted a Press Release on July 31, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)Franks Votes Against Democrat Housing Bill That Would Bail Out Scam Artists and Speculators at Taxpayer Expense
Trent Franks's House Member Office (R-AZ-02) posted a Press Release on July 24, 2008 | 1:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)
July 24, 2008– U.S. Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) issued the following statement after voting yesterday to oppose H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, a bill put forth by the Democratic Majority that would force taxpayers to fund a $300 billion bailout of scam artists and speculative lenders within the mortgage industry:
