Former Rep. Rick Renzi, who looted his insurance agency to fund a successful run for Congress, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
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Source: Talking Points Memo
Another Day, Another GOP Nut Enters Congressional Race
Kwasman supported the government shutdown and wants to raise the Social Security retirement age to balance the budget.
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Source: AzCentral
Norquist Says Tea Party Owes Apology for Shutdown
Conservative leader Grover Norquist says the Tea Party owes an apology. "They hurt the conservative movement, they hurt people�s health care, they hurt the country�s economic situation and they hurt the Republican party."
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Source: Talking Points Memo
Veteran Blasts GOP for Shutdown
A veteran who fought in six "epic battles" of World War II, demands the Republicans open the government and sharply criticizes their comments about being in an epic battle.
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Source: Washington Post
Tobin Supports Shutdown; Kiehne, Kwasman Clueless
One potential Republican candidate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, Andy Tobin, supports the government shutdown while Gary Kiehne and Adam Kwasman still have their fingers in the wind. Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick supports funding the governm
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In Crazed Rant, Rep. Barton Seeks Confrontation With Parks Workers
In a crazed rant comparing Obama with Hitler, Rep. Barton called upon "constitutional sheriffs" to clash with employees of the National Parks Service. If the tea party wanted the government shutdown, why does it surprise them the government is closed down
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Source: Talking Points Memo
Arizona Doctors Explain Obamacare
Two doctors from Flagstaff explained Obamacare to more than 50 people at the Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall. (Subscription Required.)
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Source: White Mountain Independent
Legislature Ensures More Environmental Damage
Phoenix, Ariz. � The 51st Arizona Legislature adjourned on the 151st day of the Legislative session, but not before it had passed legislation to put at risk health and safety; public lands, wildlife habitat, and cultural resources; and constitutional righ
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Source: Sierra Club
Walgreens To Promote Obamacare
Walgreens, along with Blue Cross, will promote Obamacare, informing users of new benefits of the program which will start to become available in October
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Source: TPM
TEA Party Popularity at Minus 22 %
The TEA Party movement has run its course with a net popularity of minus 22 percent, even in previously Republican Congressional districts. It should be a good election cycle for Democrats to make gains and take back the House
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Source: Democracy Corps
Supreme Court Throws Out GOP Voter Suppression
The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown out an Arizona law manufactured by Republicans designed to prevent minorities from registering to vote. The law required ID to register.
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Source: CNN
Brewer's Proposed Medicaid Expansion Widens Rift in GOP
Republican Governor Jan Brewer's attempt to widen Medicaid coverage in Arizona is causing a rift among GOP hardliners opposed to the Affordable Care Act.
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Source: Huffington Post
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The President�s plan includes:
1.Closing background check loopholes to keep guns out of dangerous hands
2.Banning military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and taking other common sense steps
3.Making schools safer
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Source: BarackObama.com
Carmona Comes Within 68,000 Votes
Rich Carmona came within 68,000 votes of Jeff Flake in the U.S. Senate race when most votes were finally counted.
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Source: Arizona Secretary of State
Purple State Poll Shows Arizona in Play for Obama
Ok, so when I saw Purple Strategies new swing states polls come across the ticker I closed my eyes and braced myself. PS is a consulting group headed by Lannie Davis and Michael Steele ........ ugh, you say! Yes, these guys are unctious cretins but th
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Source: Daily Kos