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  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Ron Barber, Gabrielle Giffords Aide Wounded in Tucson Shooting, to Run in Special Election

    Former Gabrielle Giffords aide Ron Barber hopes to finish his former boss' term in Congress.​Ron Barber, a former aide to former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced this morning that he'll run in the special election to finish the remainder of Giffords' term.Giffords resigned from Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Complaining to Congressman Ben Quayle Could Cost You Up to $50

    New TimesCongressman Ben Quayle​Congressman Ben Quayle took a beating from constituents during a town hall meeting in Anthem back in May. Now, the congressman is catching even more heat, this time for not having any town hall meetings at all -- that constituents don't have to pay to attend, anyway ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Congressman Ben Quayle Takes a Beating From Valley Seniors at Anthem Town Hall *VIDEO*

    New Times Congressman Ben Quayle really took it on the chin at a town hall meeting in Anthem last night. ​Congressman Ben Quayle held a town hall meeting in Anthem last night. It didn't go well for the young congressman -- and the laughter of his constituents after he tried to explain gover ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Comatose Border Patrol Victim Spared Deportation, Removal from St. Joseph's (For Now)

    UnivisionJose Gutierrez, who is in a vegetative state, with part of his skull removedSaint Joseph is traditionally the patron saint of workers and immigrants. The latter is because the father of Jesus was forced to flee to Egypt to save the Christ child from Herod the Great's wrath. Once King Herod ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2011

    Poetic Ending

    UnivisionJose Gutierrez, who is in a vegetative state, with part of his skull removedSaint Joseph is traditionally the patron saint of workers and immigrants. The latter is because the father of Jesus was forced to flee to Egypt to save the Christ child from Herod the Great's wrath. Once King Herod ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Rupert Murdoch and Koch Brothers "Piggish, Slippery Billionaires," Border Rancher Says

    Last year, when we were reporting "Badlands" and "Rancher Down," two stories about life and death in Cochise County, on the southeastern border of Arizona and Mexico, we had the privilege of interviewing cattle rancher Rich Winkler. Billionaire brothers don't sit well with one pissed-off bord ... More >>

  • News

    December 16, 2010

    On Mexico's Current State and Linguistic Shortening

    Last year, when we were reporting "Badlands" and "Rancher Down," two stories about life and death in Cochise County, on the southeastern border of Arizona and Mexico, we had the privilege of interviewing cattle rancher Rich Winkler. Billionaire brothers don't sit well with one pissed-off bord ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2010

    Sidebar: Whose Dole Is It, Anyway?

    Last year, when we were reporting "Badlands" and "Rancher Down," two stories about life and death in Cochise County, on the southeastern border of Arizona and Mexico, we had the privilege of interviewing cattle rancher Rich Winkler. Billionaire brothers don't sit well with one pissed-off bord ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2010

    Sidebar: Mexican Macroeconomics

    Last year, when we were reporting "Badlands" and "Rancher Down," two stories about life and death in Cochise County, on the southeastern border of Arizona and Mexico, we had the privilege of interviewing cattle rancher Rich Winkler. Billionaire brothers don't sit well with one pissed-off bord ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    John McCain Campaign Fires Back at J.D. Hayworth Over "False" Ad

    ​Senate hopeful J.D. Hayworth's latest TV ad has given the John McCain campaign an opportunity to re-package the old "wrestling match with a pig" analogy. As the saying goes, getting into one is a bad idea because "you both get dirty and the pig likes it."The McCain campaign would argue that H ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 11, 2010

    Senator Linda Gray Seeks to End the Tax Break Benefiting Historical Homeowners, but Will She Change Her Mind When She Sees the Dilapidated, Unloved Homes?

    ​Senate hopeful J.D. Hayworth's latest TV ad has given the John McCain campaign an opportunity to re-package the old "wrestling match with a pig" analogy. As the saying goes, getting into one is a bad idea because "you both get dirty and the pig likes it."The McCain campaign would argue that H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    Arty Girl: Final Days of Auction Fundraiser at Cone Arts Gallery

    11x14 print of Georgia O'Keefe taken at the Ghost Ranch, 1975, donated by Dan Budnik .This could be yours...for a good cause.​If you're on facebook and you're "friended" any of the artsy folks downtown, the name Rich Zandlo should ring a bell.Zandlo suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating gene ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2009

    Hot Links: Homemade Bombs at NAU, a Reattached Hand, and the Phoenix Suns

    ​The Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 in Phoenix Wednesday night. The win was the Suns 15th consecutive home victory this season and gave the team the best record in the NBA at 12-3...A West Valley Mayo Clinic has stopped accepting a certain types of Me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    Phoenix Progressive Democrats Plan "Die-In" at United Health Care, Civil Disobedience Anticipated

    Vincent de Groot I've heard of die-ins, but this is getting ridiculous... The Phoenix Progressive Democrats of America, along with other members of a group calling itself the Arizona Coalition for a State and National Healthcare Plan will be protesting the offices of the insura ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2009

    Arizona Tea Party Puddin' Heads; Plus, Russell Pearce Says Joe Arpaio Won't Run for Guv, Despite Business Journal Report

    From left, Jack Harper, Dean Martin, Russell Pearce, and John Huppenthal Obama is a Nazi. Obama is a commie. Obama is a pirate. (Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum.) Obama is a socialist. Obama is the Joker from The Dark Night. (You know, Heath Ledger) Yadda-yadda-yadda. Such was the refrain f ... More >>

  • News

    August 20, 2009

    If John Shadegg Wants People to Take Him Seriously, He Should Give Drug Companies Their Money Back

    From left, Jack Harper, Dean Martin, Russell Pearce, and John Huppenthal Obama is a Nazi. Obama is a commie. Obama is a pirate. (Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum.) Obama is a socialist. Obama is the Joker from The Dark Night. (You know, Heath Ledger) Yadda-yadda-yadda. Such was the refrain f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2009

    Billionaires for Wealthcare Befuddle Far Right Wackjobs On Healthcare Reform

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    February 26, 2009

    With the Arizona Legislature Signing Off on $1.6 Billion in Budget Cuts, How Can We Justify Music Therapy?

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    August 21, 2008

    Feedback from the issue of Thursday, August 21, 2008

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    June 19, 2008

    Letters from the issue of Thursday, June 19, 2008

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    June 5, 2008

    A legal battle with Wal-Mart over injury benefits broke this elderly store greeter’s spirit

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    April 10, 2008

    Arizona's homeopathic board is the second chance for doctors who may not deserve one

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    April 10, 2008

    The Mexican rags on identity theft

    The billionaires join ranks with the Obama-haters in this new Dennis Gilman video. In the tradition of Michael Moore and the stunts he regularly pulled in his TV show The Awful Truth (and continues to pull in his films), come the Billionaires for Wealthcare, a crew of wannabe-Warren Buffets w ... More >>

  • News

    November 9, 2006

    Emergency Brake

    The state tries to halt out-of-control ambulance contracts — but cities might have the last word

  • Music

    August 3, 2006

    Covert Care

    Lineup lines up to play it forward

  • News

    April 13, 2006

    Stealth Zealot

    Pop quiz. Who’s Arizona’s other U.S. senator? Here’s a clue: He makes Dubya look like a liberal

  • News

    October 27, 2005

    Ambulance Chasers

    Winning ambulance contracts? It's all about who you know. (Unless it's about the dirt they've got on you.)

  • Culture

    September 29, 2005

    Dem Quixote

    Jim Pederson wants comfy outdoor dining without misters -- something all voters can agree on

  • News

    December 2, 2004

    Hope I Die Before I Get Old

    Arizona has the power to make nursing homes provide good care. Too bad it doesn't use it

  • News

    November 4, 2004

    Alien Nation

    Undocumented workers constitute the biggest political issue in Arizona. But do we want to send them packing?

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Jesus Wouldn't Do That

    Trent Franks is no fiscal conservative. And he's the worst kind of Christian.

  • News

    January 1, 2004

    Red Flags

    California medical providers dramatically overbilled insurers for services rendered

  • News

    December 18, 2003

    Hypocritic Oath

    California's rent-a-patient scam has reaped millions for greedy physicians, clinics and patients

  • News

    September 11, 2003

    True Believer

    Liberal talk radio host Mike Newcomb finds fertile ground in Arizona

  • News

    May 22, 2003

    Letters

    Letters from the week of May 22, 2003

  • Culture

    May 15, 2003

    Cough Link

    ShariAnne and Daved Fischer's Web site asks, "Brother, can you spare a cyber dime?"

  • News

    April 24, 2003

    Rent a patient

    Need some quick cash? Everyone makes a killing when doctors and clinics scam the insurance companies.

  • News

    March 27, 2003

    Lost Hearts

    Arizona's organ donations are in trouble for a reason.

  • News

    January 9, 2003

    Chump Change

    The Spike checks on some shortsighted folks at a Scottsdale eye clinic

  • News

    August 15, 2002

    'Roid Warrior

    Bob Clapp believes those who hate anabolic steroids are a bunch of scrawny puritanical dimwits

  • News

    February 21, 2002

    All Fired Up

    Rural-Metro employees are right to feel burned

  • News

    September 30, 1999

    War of the Wards

    Phoenix Children's Hospital, for years hidden inside Good Samaritan hospital, seems to have been misplaced by the federal government

  • News

    May 13, 1999

    Doctoring the Bills?

    FBI investigates possible Medicare fraud in county health-care system

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Intergroupies

    Despite its dismal record insuring state workers, Intergroup has been welcomed back with open arms. The move has some employees seething.

  • News

    June 12, 1997

    Scream Dement

    Despite its dismal record insuring state workers, Intergroup has been welcomed back with open arms. The move has some employees seething.

  • News

    October 31, 1996

    Halloween VI: Election Fright!

    In the sixth congressional district, J.D. Hayworth and Steve Owens have run campaigns so devoid of content it's almost scary

  • News

    July 11, 1996

    Silver Versus Shadegg. Rad.

    A battle of GOP extremes pits environmentalist Robin Silver against conservative Congressman John Shadegg

  • News

    April 4, 1996

    Rx Mex

    Hazy regulations allow Americanos to write their own tickets in Mexican pharmacies

  • News

    February 22, 1996

    20/20 Hindsight

    As network news shows begin investigating alleged AHCCCS abuses, the Arizona Republic finally takes notice

  • News

    September 29, 1993

    A DEATH ON THE WARDHOMER TOWNSEND WANTS TO KNOW HOW HIS WIFE SUCCEEDED IN KILLING HERSELF INSIDE A PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

    As network news shows begin investigating alleged AHCCCS abuses, the Arizona Republic finally takes notice

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