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U.S. Congressional News

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Dennis Burke Confirmed as U.S. Attorney in Arizona

    ​ Dennis Burke, one of former Governor Janet Napolitano's chiefs-of-staff, has been confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney in Arizona. Burke's ultra-qualified for the job. He's a graduate of Georgetown University and University of Arizona, worked as counsel under former Arizona Senator Dennis D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2009

    McCain Tells Former D-Backs Pitcher Schilling to Run For Massachusetts Senate Seat

    www.phoenix.fanster.com Former D-back Curt Schilling​ Arizona's very own maverick, Senator John McCain, is telling a former Arizona icon to hang up his bloody sock, and join him in the United States Senate.McCain also told Sara Palin to run for vice-president, and I think we all know how t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Your Crafty Kids' Ornaments Might End Up on U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

      Image: Architect of the Capitol 2005 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree​Governor Jan Brewer is taking a few minutes to forget about the complex task of forging a state budget and focusing on something more fun: Christmas. Brewer is set to announce a statewide project on Thursday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Social Security Administration Defends Lavish Arizona Biltmore Blunder

        SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    White House Delays Immigration Powwow (Again), and Why U.S. Hispanics Need to Raise Some Hell

    Wanna snag the administration's attention? Borrow a page from the (peaceful) protesters in Iran. So I've just thumbed through a passel of recent White House statements and releases, looking for something about that big immigration meetup that President Barack Obama was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    April 2 In Blogs: 287(g), Ryan Avery, Prado and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Valley Photographer Says Cops Harassed Him for Taking Pictures in Down ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    March 31 In Blogs: Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, Lyte Lounge, Chewie and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Child Predator Alert was Paranoia; Police Called After Man Asks Kids Wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Mesa Police Chief George Gascon Will Testify Before House Judiciary Committee

    Gascon's on his way to D.C., and Arpaio's currently giving birth to a cow.What a difference a few hours make. I just received confirmation from Mesa Police Department PIO Edward Wessing that Police Chief George Gascon has been contacted by the House Judiciary Committee, and that he will testify Thur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2009

    Janet Napolitano Delays Immigration Raids, But Where's the Movement on 287(g)?

    Like a rock in the desert sun, she will not move unless you push her.I just saw this report in the Washington Post indicating that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has put the brakes on some pending ICE raids, as part of a new policy that will supposedly target employers more than worker ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    John Conyers' House Judiciary Committee to Hold 287(g) Hearing April 2

    from Congressman Nadler's Web site NYC Congressman Jerry Nadler (left), with House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers. Trying to get info out of Washington, D.C. from here in Sand Land is like attempting to obtain cheese directly from the cow's teat sometimes. Nevertheless, I'm in rece ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Janet Napolitano's Final Solution for Undocumented Hispanics: More 287(g) Men

    photo by Eduardo Barraza of Barriozona.com To borrow a line from Alfredo Gutierrez's La Frontera Times, this woman is not your friend.Ever since Janet Napolitano's nomination to be director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some liberals and immigrant rights activists have held out hope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Endorsements Stack Up for Lisa James vs. Randy Pullen as GOP State Chair Race Ignites

      Fresh and forward looking Lisa James (top), or whithered old nativist prune-face Randy Pullen? AZ GOPers will soon get to decide... I'll say one thing for Arizona Republicans, when they want someone gone, they get their long knives sharpened and start digging holes in the desert, Mafia styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    Hot Links: Obama’s Historic Victory

      Fresh and forward looking Lisa James (top), or whithered old nativist prune-face Randy Pullen? AZ GOPers will soon get to decide... I'll say one thing for Arizona Republicans, when they want someone gone, they get their long knives sharpened and start digging holes in the desert, Mafia styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2008

    John McCain Tongues Obama In Goofy Post-Debate Picture

      Fresh and forward looking Lisa James (top), or whithered old nativist prune-face Randy Pullen? AZ GOPers will soon get to decide... I'll say one thing for Arizona Republicans, when they want someone gone, they get their long knives sharpened and start digging holes in the desert, Mafia styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2008

    John McCain and Charlie Keating: Remember?

      Fresh and forward looking Lisa James (top), or whithered old nativist prune-face Randy Pullen? AZ GOPers will soon get to decide... I'll say one thing for Arizona Republicans, when they want someone gone, they get their long knives sharpened and start digging holes in the desert, Mafia styl ... More >>

  • News

    February 23, 2006

    Donkey Kong

    After looking like political asses in the '90s, Arizona Democrats have the money, moderation and 800-pound gorilla to kick some pachyderm tail

  • News

    January 26, 2006

    Pressure Tactics

    You won’t believe what GOP officials are pulling now to try to keep Senator Jack Harper from discovering the truth about a local election!

  • News

    May 26, 2005

    Elephant Slayer

    Napolitano deftly played politics this legislative session to fend off all GOP foes

  • News

    August 26, 2004

    Dangerous Mind

    Imagine Joe Arpaio as a dewy intellectual, and you've got County Attorney wanna-be Andy Thomas

  • News

    May 1, 2003

    Polygamists Probed

    The Utah AG's office vows aggressive prosecution of fundamentalist Mormons who "marry" young girls

  • News

    March 13, 2003

    Bound by Fear: Polygamy in Arizona

    For decades the state has let a feudal colony of fundamentalist Mormons force underage girls into illegal polygamous marriages

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Urban Park

    Indian School Park

  • News

    August 24, 2000

    Parting Shot

    Forced out of the military over refusal to take part in a controversial anthrax immunization program, an ex-serviceman finds his protest was in vein

  • News

    March 25, 1999

    Is John McCain a War Hero?

    The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

  • News

    December 24, 1998

    Legacy or Sham?

    The Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution has been established in Mo Udall's name. Would he even like it?

  • News

    October 1, 1998

    The Work of Art Hamilton

    For years, House minority leader Art Hamilton has used every trick in the book--the House rules book--to influence the Republican majority; now he's running for secretary of state

  • News

    September 3, 1998

    Princess of Darkness

    For years, House minority leader Art Hamilton has used every trick in the book--the House rules book--to influence the Republican majority; now he's running for secretary of state

  • News

    February 12, 1998

    John McCain Breaks Up a Fight

    The senator says extreme fighting should be banned. You got a problem with that? Eddie Goldman does.

  • News

    December 26, 1996

    The Price of Welfare Reform

    The senator says extreme fighting should be banned. You got a problem with that? Eddie Goldman does.

  • News

    October 3, 1996

    He's Got a Lot of Baggage

    Griffin Merkel was once the GOP's Samson; now he delivers Samsonite

  • News

    August 22, 1996

    Babbitt's Interior

    As the White House flips and flops, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt takes his environmental losses and victories in stride. Is his stoicism a necessary virtue or a political vice?

  • News

    February 15, 1996

    Age of Consent

    Once again, the Legislature wants to require minors to get a parent's permission for an abortion

  • News

    December 28, 1995

    When Revolution Meets Reality

    Governor Symington says his massive tax cuts have brought prosperity to Arizona. Actually, they are bringing on a fiscal train wreck that could damage the state for decades.

  • News

    October 19, 1995

    Congressman Communes With Godless Do-gooders

    Governor Symington says his massive tax cuts have brought prosperity to Arizona. Actually, they are bringing on a fiscal train wreck that could damage the state for decades.

  • News

    June 1, 1995

    FLASHES

    Governor Symington says his massive tax cuts have brought prosperity to Arizona. Actually, they are bringing on a fiscal train wreck that could damage the state for decades.

  • News

    March 30, 1995

    COMEDY IS ENDANGEREDPEOPLE FOR THE WEST CONVENE, TRIGGER LAFF RIOT

    Governor Symington says his massive tax cuts have brought prosperity to Arizona. Actually, they are bringing on a fiscal train wreck that could damage the state for decades.

  • News

    September 8, 1994

    POLS TO THE WALL

    Governor Symington says his massive tax cuts have brought prosperity to Arizona. Actually, they are bringing on a fiscal train wreck that could damage the state for decades.

  • News

    June 1, 1994

    INTERSTATE HIGH JINKS

    LAND BATTLE PITS REP. JON KYL (R-DEL WEBB CORP.) AGAINST REP. JIM BILBRAY (D-SUMMA CORP.)

  • News

    June 30, 1993

    CASINOS CHECKED OUT BABBITTHIS DENIALS OF GAMBLING DON'T FIT RECORD

    LAND BATTLE PITS REP. JON KYL (R-DEL WEBB CORP.) AGAINST REP. JIM BILBRAY (D-SUMMA CORP.)

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