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U.S. Congressional News

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Barack Obama Makes Joe Arpaio's Pal Janet Napolitano Point Woman for Immigration Reform, 287(g) Ignored

    President Obama's remarks after the White House immigration summit today While it was gratifying to see President Barack Obama's much-delayed summit on immigration take place today, and for the President to declare after the meeting that, "My administration is fully behind an effort to achieve comp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    Live from D.C.: The House/Arpaio 287(g) Hearings, Starting About 7 a.m. Phoenix Time

    Stepping off the plane in Washington D.C. this afternoon was like my first trip to New York many moons ago. The cab driver is Russian. The hotel front desk guy is from someplace in Africa. The room service waiter is from El Salvador. In other words, D.C. shows us to be a nation of immigrants. The na ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2009

    Arizona Capitol Times' "Best Government PR Person" Has Been Kiss of Job Death

    Laura Devaney, a spokeswoman for state Senate Republicans, just won the Arizona Capitol Times "Best Government PR Person" award. She'd better sharpen her resume. The last two people picked for the award by Capitol Times readers, also both spokesman for Republican lawmakers, were fired from their pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    E.J. Montini, Sheriff Joe Arpaio's New Best Bud

    Maybe E.J. Montini should ask Maria del Carmen Garcia Martinez (left) if she feels the MCSO violated her civil rights?Why do I bother with a middlebrow muttonhead like the Republic's E.J. Montini? After all, this smug little scribbler is known for his milquetoasty opinions, his aversion to rocking t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Joe Arpaio Blasted by John Conyers, Zoe Lofgren, Mary Rose Wilcox Tomorrow in D.C.

    Check this video the group America's Voice has been using to gather signatures for the anti-Joe petition to be ballyhooed tomorrow. This is one I wish I could be in D.C. for: Tomorrow at 1 p.m., House Judiciary Chair John Conyers, Immigration Subcommittee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, and apparently our o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Janet Napolitano at DHS Equals Russell Pearce with Skunk Hair and Shoulder Pads

    Embedded video from CNN Video What's the difference between neo-Nazi hugger, and forwarder of white supremacist e-mail, state Senator Russell Pearce and Gov. Janet Napolitano on immigration? Well, to judge by this CNN excerpt from Nappy's DHS confirmation hearings yesterday, I'd say, not much. A lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    Barrett Marson Bids Adieu as House Speaker's Spokesman and Capitol Blogger

    Barrett Marson, spokesman for outgoing Arizona House Speaker Jim Weiers, says in an e-mailed farewell that he'll look back fondly on his four years dealing with the "jackals" in the media, some of whom he may have even enjoyed getting to know. Friends and acquaintances of Marson's know he's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    Rod Blagojevich, President-Elect Barack Obama, and a Preview of Tomorrow's Wing-Nut Radio

    What did Blago get from Obama? Not even a cigar after the show...It's a tad late here at New Times' offices, but I want you to read the following excerpts from the federal criminal complaint filed against Illinois Governor and Serbian-American wild-man Rod Blagojevich. This, of course, regards Blago ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2008

    Conservative Blog Site Says Kirk Adams is New State House Speaker

    What did Blago get from Obama? Not even a cigar after the show...It's a tad late here at New Times' offices, but I want you to read the following excerpts from the federal criminal complaint filed against Illinois Governor and Serbian-American wild-man Rod Blagojevich. This, of course, regards Blago ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2008

    Update: Kirk Adams is New House Speaker, Replaces Jim Weiers

    What did Blago get from Obama? Not even a cigar after the show...It's a tad late here at New Times' offices, but I want you to read the following excerpts from the federal criminal complaint filed against Illinois Governor and Serbian-American wild-man Rod Blagojevich. This, of course, regards Blago ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2008

    Buffalo Rick's sinister scribblings against U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn O. Silver.

    What did Blago get from Obama? Not even a cigar after the show...It's a tad late here at New Times' offices, but I want you to read the following excerpts from the federal criminal complaint filed against Illinois Governor and Serbian-American wild-man Rod Blagojevich. This, of course, regards Blago ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2007

    Spineless! Governor Janet Napolitano wussies out on employer sanction bill for lack of political cover.

    What did Blago get from Obama? Not even a cigar after the show...It's a tad late here at New Times' offices, but I want you to read the following excerpts from the federal criminal complaint filed against Illinois Governor and Serbian-American wild-man Rod Blagojevich. This, of course, regards Blago ... More >>

  • News

    October 26, 2006

    Pervgate

    The congressional page scandal's proving the straw that breaks the elephant's back, and Congressman Jim Kolbe's got explaining to do

  • 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

    March 2, 2006

    Load of Crappioppoli

    Maverick state Senator Jack Harper and shady Clinton administration bureaucrat Henry Cisneros are back and bitchin', which's ruffling tail feathers

  • News

    September 18, 2003

    River Gamble

    Rick Renzi's hoping people buy his line that an amendment he's sponsoring has nothing to do with his father's defense business

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    The Dixie Chicks

    Can't keep a good Chick down

  • News

    November 2, 2000

    Speaker Phone

    Groscost threats delayed action on alt-fuel debacle

  • News

    October 5, 2000

    What's My Line?

    Reformers have a once-in-a-decade chance to take redistricting out of the hands of legislators. Can it pass? Will it work?

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    Shot in the Arm

    Anthrax vaccine opponents are finding more allies in Congress

  • News

    January 27, 2000

    Shot to Hell

    Mandatory participation in military's anthrax vaccine program pushes plunger on medical controversy

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    An Endowed Chair

    Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

  • News

    September 30, 1999

    Pols Posturing for Promotions

    Who's angling for what, and against whom

  • News

    March 18, 1999

    Bilingual Blues

    This is not the way your grandfather learned English

  • News

    February 11, 1999

    Red Scarce

    Thanks to gubernatorial neglect, Hull's ambitious agenda is going nowhere

  • News

    January 14, 1999

    McCain's Gravy

    Don't buy his poor-boy claims — he can raise big bucks. But will it be his undoing?

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    A peek at how the power companies played the political game in 1998:

    Don't buy his poor-boy claims — he can raise big bucks. But will it be his undoing?

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    Budget Bonanza or Bust?

    Discord between GOP lawmakers and the governor is just one reason the budget battle might get ugly.

  • News

    December 31, 1998

    Flashes

    Discord between GOP lawmakers and the governor is just one reason the budget battle might get ugly.

  • News

    October 29, 1998

    Rematch Game '98

    A new and improved J.D. Hayworth squares off against the same old Steve Owens

  • News

    June 11, 1998

    Arizona and the Siege of the Rangers

    Cheer and flag clothing on the campaign trail, 1998

  • Calendar

    May 21, 1998

    Mirth of a Nation

    Cheer and flag clothing on the campaign trail, 1998

  • News

    May 15, 1997

    The Pampered Politician

    Arizona Senator John McCain is ready for a presidential run — if the national press corps has anything to say about it

  • News

    April 17, 1997

    Ascent of a Woman

    Meet Jane Hull. She's probably your next governor.

  • News

    April 17, 1997

    Flashes

    Meet Jane Hull. She's probably your next governor.

  • 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

    September 21, 1995

    FLASHES

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

  • News

    August 24, 1995

    INSIDE INFORMATIONDEFEATED ARIZONA POL CREATES NATIONAL VOTER DATA CENTER

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

  • News

    May 4, 1995

    FREON EASY

    ARIZONA'S REPUBLICAN LEADERS WANT THE STATE TO BUCK FEDERAL LAWS ON CFC PRODUCTION. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WEIRD SCIENCE MIXES WITH WACKY POLITICS.

  • News

    October 27, 1994

    Pols to the Wall

    ARIZONA'S REPUBLICAN LEADERS WANT THE STATE TO BUCK FEDERAL LAWS ON CFC PRODUCTION. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WEIRD SCIENCE MIXES WITH WACKY POLITICS.

  • News

    October 13, 1994

    POLS TO THE WALL

    ARIZONA'S REPUBLICAN LEADERS WANT THE STATE TO BUCK FEDERAL LAWS ON CFC PRODUCTION. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WEIRD SCIENCE MIXES WITH WACKY POLITICS.

  • News

    August 11, 1994

    BLAND AMBITION

    HE'S RUNNING FOR THE U.S. SENATE ADS AN OUTSIDER, A BORING STRAIGHT ARROW WITH THE COMMON TOUCH.

  • News

    December 15, 1993

    DESCENT OF A WOMAN

    HE'S RUNNING FOR THE U.S. SENATE ADS AN OUTSIDER, A BORING STRAIGHT ARROW WITH THE COMMON TOUCH.

  • News

    December 15, 1993

    PIERCING THE CLASS CEILING

    HE'S RUNNING FOR THE U.S. SENATE ADS AN OUTSIDER, A BORING STRAIGHT ARROW WITH THE COMMON TOUCH.

  • News

    December 1, 1993

    SPINNING WHEELS EX-JOURNALISTS TURNED PR FLACKS REDEFINE THE TERM "COVERING THE STORY"

    HE'S RUNNING FOR THE U.S. SENATE ADS AN OUTSIDER, A BORING STRAIGHT ARROW WITH THE COMMON TOUCH.

  • News

    October 13, 1993

    THE STEALTH CONGRESSMAN

    EIGHT-TERM REPRESENTATIVE BOB STUMP STANDS TO BECOME THE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE ARIZONA DELEGATION. SO HOW COME YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF HIM?

  • News

    July 14, 1993

    DeConcini & Keating

    What the senator knew and when he knew it

  • News

    February 17, 1993

    WHISTLE-BLOWERS' CHARGE: RTC TOOK A DIVE

    What the senator knew and when he knew it

  • News

    October 28, 1992

    For Sale: One War Hero

    What the senator knew and when he knew it

  • News

    August 5, 1992

    THE GENERAL'S LAST CAMPAIGN

    DESERT STORM WAS ONE THING. BUT BATTLING THE SOLDIERS OF THE ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD WAS THE WAR OF GENERAL OWENS' CAREER.

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