Archive for February, 2012

President Pierce: Show me the data

Feb 29, 2012 Comments Off by

Although there’s now a bill afoot to give the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission an extra $1.1 million, Senate President Steve Pierce said he won’t be quick to show the panel any more money.
"Their bills are phenomenal," Pierce, R-P…

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Tucson lawmaker's personal life keeps Tucson police busy

Feb 28, 2012 Comments Off by

Tucson police have responded to ongoing conflicts between Arizona Rep. Daniel Patterson, D-Tucson, and his former live-in girlfriend and campaign manager four times in the past four days. The police made no arrests in any of those situations, and no cr…

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Ahoy there Capt. Kavanagh!

Feb 23, 2012 Comments Off by

Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, was sailing along with House Bill 2642 when he ran into some choppy waters.
Democrats, led by Rep. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, tried to tie on some extra cargo by adding provisions of Farley’s ALEC disclosure bill. Tha…

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Arizona voters split on Brewer's job performance

Feb 23, 2012 Comments Off

 

A new poll by North-Carolina-based Public Policy Polling indicated Arizonans are evenly split in how they feel about Gov. Jan Brewer.
The poll suggested that 46 percent of voters surveyed approved of her while 47 percent disapproved. Sentiments…

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Former SofS doesn't trust absentee balloting

Feb 23, 2012 Comments Off

Gov. Jan Brewer told Politico that she won’t vote absentee in next week’s presidential preference election because she doesn’t have faith in the system.
“I’m one of those people who likes to cast my ballot in person,” she said. &ldqu…

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Babeu nets endorsement of gay former Arizona congressman

Feb 22, 2012 Comments Off

Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe has endorsed Pinal County Sheriff and congressional candidate Paul Babeu, according to the Washington Blade, a national LGBT-focused newspaper. 
Both men are gay Republicans. 
Babeu acknowledged that he is…

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Small Town Near Grand Canyon Practices ‘Big Politics’: Tusayan Stilo Development

Feb 16, 2012 Comments Off

Powerful environmental groups could notch two high-profile victories this year in their quest to squelch business interests near the Grand Canyon, but a political battle raging in a tiny town close by could soon give hope to private property rights advocates nationwide.

At first glance, Tusayan, …

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John McCain Headed to Egypt!

Feb 16, 2012 Comments Off

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!Senator McCain to visit Egypt on MondayUS Republican Senator John McCain is to visit Cairo on Monday. McCain heads a delegation that will meet the head of Egypt’s Supreme Council …

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UNDER BARACK OBAMA, GAS PRICES UP 83%!

Feb 16, 2012 Comments Off

Obama Cites Rising Gas Prices – Up 83 Percent Under His Tenure – Among Reasons to Extend Payroll Tax CutBy Fred Lucas – CNS News.comPresident Barack Obama listed rising gas prices as among the many reasons to extend the payroll tax cut Tuesday, fl…

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$2.50-a-Gallon-Gas and Energy Independence by Newt Gingrich

Feb 16, 2012 Comments Off

$2.50-a-gallon gasoline and energy independence: An action plan to make it real America needs three goals in energy:

Independence from dictatorships so no American President ever again bows to a Saudi king.

Enough energy that Iranian efforts to …

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