I am withholding my approval of H.R. 1585, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008," because it would imperil billions of dollars of Iraqi assets at a crucial juncture in that nation's reconstruction efforts and because it would…

Kyl: "Although it was my clear preference to keep the existing mandate of the Secure Fence Act, the omnibus bill does not change the requirement that 700 miles of fencing be constructed." WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Congress approved late Wednesday…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl General David Petraeus' plan, which has been in full swing for seven months now, has dramatically increased security in Iraq and yielded successes that have allowed some of our troops to start coming home. Attacks…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) was first enacted in 1969 to prevent very wealthy individuals from using legitimate deductions and credits to eliminate their tax liability. But because the AMT is not adjusted for inflation,…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Throughout your entire life, the government taxes you on everything. There's a tax on your income, your home, your family business, and even your furniture. And when you die, the government swoops in and taxes…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The Senate is currently considering legislation to renew federal farm policies, programs, and benefits provided to our nations agricultural community. This measure, known as the farm bill, governs a wide variety of federal programs including…

By Congressman Rick Renzi In 2003, Congress modernized Medicare to alleviate the financial pain felt by many seniors who could not afford their prescription drugs. Last year was the first time Americas seniors were able to access a new prescription…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Everyone can agree that securing our nations borders isnt simply a matter of controlling the flow of illegal immigration; its also a matter of national security. Thats why just last month, the Senate overwhelmingly approved…

Legislation will fund education programs in rural Arizona WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-1) voted to pass H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act conference report. Passed by a vote of…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl When Congress procrastinates, you pay. One of the basic functions of Congress is to produce annual funding bills (12 in all) that keep the government operating. These bills, known as appropriations bills, fund the respective…

WASHINGTON, D.C. A provision to provide over $3 billion to help secure the nations borders was stripped from a defense spending bill by Democrats, according to the final text of the bill released Tuesday. The measure, authored by U.S. Senators…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The Senate recently considered a spending bill that provides $150 billion to run the U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services next year. This bill would spend $9 billion more than the president…