Tucson Standard

Congressman Juan Ciscomani, representing Arizona's 6th District, shared a series of tweets on December 5, 2024, addressing fiscal policies and healthcare issues. The congressman emphasized his commitment to tackling wasteful spending and improving health outcomes in rural communities.

In a tweet posted at 17:16 UTC, Congressman Ciscomani announced his participation in the DOGE Caucus alongside Representatives Aaron Bean and Pete Sessions. He stated their collective aim is "to work closely with @DOGE to rein in wasteful spending, cut unnecessary red-tape, and put America back to the path of fiscal stability!" "Original quotation"

Later that day at 20:41 UTC, Congressman Ciscomani addressed recent pharmacy closures affecting rural areas in Arizona's 6th District. He expressed concern over increased risks of delayed treatments and worsened health outcomes due to these closures. He also mentioned collaborating with Representative Buddy Carter and others to urge leadership for reforming Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) practices before the year's end. "Original quotation"

At 23:24 UTC, Congressman Ciscomani reported on a meeting with Speaker Johnson, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy regarding the DOGE Caucus. The discussion focused on reducing government inefficiencies by addressing wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracy. "Original quotation"