Economy

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the release of the House-Senate conference report for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “After eight long years of big government “Obamanomics” resulting in low wages, low job participation, and no economic growth, the American people will soon be getting a much deserved break. The House and… Read more »

District 19 Representative Jodey Arrington joined the The Chad Hasty Show on Thursday to talk about progress on tax reform, and the agreement between the U.S. House and Senate on the legislation. While talking about the agreement, what it means for the country, and what will happen next, Arrington said, "This is exciting. We're going to sign this and send it to the president, this is… Read more »

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In a room of bankers and business people, U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington asked how many people felt national debt is a top concern for our country. Dozens raised their hands. Debt was one of many topics touched on during the Dialogue with the Dallas Fed event on Thursday, featuring Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO Robert Kaplan. Jeff Mercer, senior associate dean for the Texas… Read more »

LUBBOCK — U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington is in his district for a monthlong recess, and the Lubbock Republican sat down with A-J Media at his downtown office in between a farm bill listening session in San Angelo and a tour of Dyess Air Force Base with House Armed Services Committee chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon. In the interview, Arrington said he still believes the… Read more »