PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Arizona (all times local):
4 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence has praised the benefits of the Trump administration’s recent tax cuts to a lively group of supporters.
Pence told hundreds of supporters gathered Tuesday at a hotel in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe that the cuts will save a typical family of four about $2,100 a year. He says the average Arizona worker will eventually receive some $4,000 more annually through raises and bonuses as business owners pass their tax savings to employees.
It was the latest stop by Pence in a tour around the United States to promote the cuts.
The “Tax Cuts to Put America First” series has traveled since February to states including Texas and Ohio.
Pence came to Arizona from California and will return to Washington later Tuesday.
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12:15 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Arizona to attend a gathering on the administration’s tax policies.
Pence’s plane landed shortly before midday Tuesday in Phoenix.
The vice president’s schedule says he will attend a private event with Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey before heading to nearby Tempe for an event on how new tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump will affect Arizona residents.
Arizona Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and local business people are expected at the “Tax Cuts to Put America First” gathering at an upscale hotel.
Pence plans to return to Washington later this afternoon.
The “Tax Cuts to Put America First” series has been touring the U.S. since February, traveling to states including Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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2 a.m.
Vice President Mike Pence is expected in the Phoenix area for a gathering to discuss the current administration’s tax policies.
Pence will arrive shortly before noon Tuesday before meeting with Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
The vice president will attend an afternoon event looking at how new tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump will affect Phoenix and Arizona residents in general.
Arizona Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and local business people are expected at the “Tax Cuts to Put America First” gathering at a Tempe hotel.
Pence will return to Washington the same day.
The “Tax Cuts to Put America First” series has been touring the U.S. since February, traveling to states including Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Georgia, North Dakota, North Carolina, Minnesota and Michigan.
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