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Sheriff Arpaio silenced by 'singing' protesters

Monday, November 30th, 2009 · 10 comments

The highly anticipated First Amendment forum at ASU journalism school, featuring the controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, ended abruptly...
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ACORN will still receive federal funds

Monday, November 30th, 2009 · 1 comment

In a decision released Friday, by the Justice Department, ACORN will be paid for the fulfillment of contracts that were approved prior to the...
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Pelosi: another 'stimulus' needed to create jobs, is she right?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Nancy Pelosi is pushing for another “stimulus,” although it would not be called that, in order to create jobs. She believes Americans...
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns challenge new law that cracks down on illegal immigrants

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 · 6 comments

In 2004 and 2006 Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved legislation that would prevent illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits funded by...
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Health-care debate will begin after Thanksgiving

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 · 1 comment

Saturdays Senate vote ensures that health-care legislation will face a scrutinizing debate after the Thanksgiving break. The vote, 60 to 39, was a...
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Arpaio may face protests by students at ASU

Friday, November 20th, 2009 · 1 comment

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is slated to attend a First Amendment forum at Arizona State University’s journalism school later this month. Some students...
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Biden touts success of stimulus in Arizona; for non-existent districts

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 · 1 comment

Vice President Joe Biden spoke Monday, with Arizona leaders at Sky Harbor Airport, regarding the success the stimulus has seen in Arizona, stating...
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Governor Brewer: no more ‘Holiday’ tree

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Two years ago, in an attempt to appear politically correct, Governor Janet Napolitano renamed the Christmas tree to Holiday tree and the menorah, well...
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24,000 illegal immigrants identified

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Due to a program, adopted in October of 2008, over 24,000 illegal immigrants in Arizona have been identified as criminals. The program allows local...
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Bill Clinton talks health-care with Senate Democrats

Last night theAssociated Press reported that former President Bill Clinton met with Senate Democrats in an attempt to persuade them to vote in favor...
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