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• Goldwater Institute Sues Tempe Over Handouts for Indoor Aquarium

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  Subsidy violates same constitutional provisions as controversial CityNorth mall Phoenix--Today the Goldwater Institute asked a court to strike down an agreement between the City of Tempe and the developer of Sea Life Aquarium, a children's theme park at Arizona Mills Mall. The agreement provides tax subsidies and concessions to the [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:57am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Tuition tax credit saves at least twice what it costs state

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  by Matthew Ladner, Ph.D. Baylor University economist Dr. Charles North developed an estimate of the savings to state taxpayers due to the individual tax credit, and shared his findings with the Arizona Legislature last week. You can find Dr. North's analysis here and view his testimony to the Ad Hoc [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:57am EST
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• Ron Paul Coming to Arizona - Fri/Sat Dec 4th and 5th

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  November 19, 2009Ron Paul says:SAVE THE DATE!!! Friday/Saturday, December 4th and 5th!Congressman Ron Paul will be in Phoenix, December 4th and 5th. He will deliver the keynote speech at the 1st Annual Arizona Campaign for Liberty State Convention. There are several other events of interest surrounding the convention. Please find [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 7:56am EST
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• AZ State Senator Verschoor's Says No To Tax Increase

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  Az. State Senator Thayer Verschoor District 22 SAYS NO TO TAX INCREASES This morning is the second time in recent months that I have been personally attacked by Senate President Bob Burns for stopping TAX INCREASES to my fellow Arizonans.SB1003 was written with enacting language to give unchecked authority for [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:05am EST
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• Sheriff Joe Arpaio's First Annual Holiday Party

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  You are cordially invited Sheriff Joe Arpaio'sFirst Annual Holiday Party Featuring J.D. & Mary Hayworth & Major Surprise Special Guest To Benefit The Freedom In Truth Trust: a J.D. Hayworth Organization Hosted ByJason & Jordan Rose5630 E. Nauni Valley DriveParadise Valley, Arizona And the Host Committee Steve & Karen BlochWil' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:01am EST
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• AZRTL: 14th Victim in Fort Hood Shootings Identified as baby boy due May 2010

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  Phoenix, AZ - Nov. 17, 2009 - Known to her friends as "Cheka," 21 year-old US Army Pvt. Francheska Velez was over three-months pregnant when she was gunned down while signing maternity papers at Fort Hood on Nov. 5.Along with 12 fellow soldiers and one civilian employee, Velez and her [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:58am EST
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• Republicans Demand Answers from FBI Director Robert Mueller in Halted Investigation of Ft. Hood Terror Suspect Nidal Malik Hasan

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  Shadegg: “By not pursuing an investigation of Maj. Hasan months ago, the FBI was negligent at best and criminal at worst.” WASHINGTON , D.C. – Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) issued the following comments after sending a letter signed by 25 other Members of Congress demanding that FBI Director Robert Mueller [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:51am EST
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• News from Antenori 2010

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  Antenori for Arizona News Greetings!Thank you to everyone who came out and helped with the Tucson Election [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:47am EST
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• AZRTL: Harry Reid adds abortion-on-demand to healthcare bill, ignores will of the people

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  Phoenix, AZ - Nov. 19, 2009 - Ignoring the overwhelming victory of the pro-life Stupak-Pitts amendment to the House version of the healthcare bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has added abortion-on-demand to the Senate version (p. 118) and is expected to file cloture on the motion to proceed [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:44am EST
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• CAP: Sex Ed for Teens Debate Continues

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  Lawsuit Demands that Arizona Offer Insurance for Same-Sex Partners On Tuesday, national homosexual advocacy group Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of some Arizona state employees demanding that the state offer insurance benefits to "domestic partners" of state workers. In 2008, Governor Napolitano bypassed the Legislature and used the [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:38am EST
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• NetworkingPhoenix.com events this week

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  We did it again...thanks to you!! With approximately 1,000 professionals in attendance, the last Signature Event of 2009 was the best one yet. Now we can't wait to get started on planning the next 4 in 2010 - let us know if you'd like to have a sponsor table. Stay [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:36am EST
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• County Manager files complaint on Thomas, 3 others

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  Some excerpts -Maricopa County Manager David Smith has filed a State Bar of Arizona complaint against County Attorney Andrew Thomas and three of his employees.In recent weeks, Smith and the Board of Supervisors have stepped up their offensive against the County Attorney's Office, including the bar complaint, a motion to [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:55am EST
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• First Employer Sanctions Case Filed

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  Scottsdale Art Factory accused of hiring illegal workers after January 2009 raidCounty Attorney Andrew Thomas announced his office has filed the state’s first employer sanctions case, a civil complaint against an employer accused of violating the Legal Arizona Worker’s Act. The civil action alleges the Scottsdale Art Factory’s manager, Michelle [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:52am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Louisiana provides model for closing budget deficit

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  by Len Gilroy Arizona policymakers need to accept the reality that there's no way to avoid government downsizing. The state is now second to only California in the severity of its fiscal crisis and faces over $5 billion in additional budget deficits through 2011. Yet, our officials remain distracted by [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:50am EST
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• Rep. Franks: How deep does the stimulus rabbit-hole go? 'Who knows, man? Who knows?'

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  Reports are surfacing about hundreds of fake Congressional Districts appearing on the list of locations where stimulus funds are being spent. (Note also that the fake Congressional districts in dispute on are in addition to the phony jobs being listed in legitimate districts.) Ed Pound, Director of Communications for Recovery.com-- [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:47am EST
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• Supervisors Sue County Attorney to Block Criminal Investigations

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  Taxpayer-Funded Lawyer Seeks to Destroy Sanctity of Grand JuryThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office seeking to halt any potential criminal investigations and prosecutions of themselves and county employees, for any possible crimes, by the Maricopa County grand jury.The suit, filed [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:05am EST
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• Life Liberty Freedom Christmas dinner

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  Save this date!December 9th 6:30 pm.A Christmas Dinner fundraiser for www.lifelibertyfreedom.comFolks,Many of you have heard me talk about a website called www.LifeLibertyFreedom.com. As you know Arizona has been leading the nation in conservative values and Life Liberty Freedom has been a big help to me in making Arizona a leader [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:03am EST
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• ADF: An Attitude of Gratitude

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  Reaping a Bountiful HarvestWith a grateful heart we thank God for past blessings, and for the seeds being planted that will bear much fruit for His kingdom. As I look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with my family, I am struck by the significance of the first Thanksgiving meal shared by [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:01am EST
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• CCM Meeting Minutes and Money Changers

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  Dear CCM Members and friends,We had a lively meeting last week. See link http://www.ccmphoenix.org/Meetings/09_11_Nov.html for details and educational links.As we the people prepare for the legislative battle ahead you'll need some tools, I offer you the following for consideration and action. 3 corners of the Patriots hat - Prayer, Education' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:00am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Fix education before fixing poverty

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  by Matthew Ladner New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein recently stated: People have said to me 'Chancellor, we will never fix education in America until we fix poverty in America.' Now I care about fixing poverty, but those people have got it exactly backwards folks. We are never going [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:59am EST
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• Don't Miss The East Valley Chapter PAChyderm Meeting With AZ. S.O.S. Ken Bennett

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  A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs, which must not be compromised to [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:57am EST
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• Rep. Franks Condemns Obama Administration's Capitulation on Gitmo and 9/11 Mastermind

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  Congressman Trent Franks Condemns Obama Administration’s Capitulation to its Far Left Liberal Base November 13, 2009 - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) gave the following statement today concerning the Obama Administration’s decision to prosecute Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other detainees involved in the 9/11 attacks in civilian courts in New [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:49am EST
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• NetworkingPhoenix.com events this week; Signature Event this Thursday

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  It's finally here! The last NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event of 2009 is taking place this Thursday, Nov 19th, from 5pm - 9pm at the Scottsdale Hilton. It's free to attend and we already have over 700 professionals RSVPd via our site and Facebook. Make sure to get your name on our [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:43am EST
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• CAP: Sex ed for teens debate continues

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  This week, a task force created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its analysis of sex education for teenagers. Both sides of the debate claimed victory, so what did the report really mean? The report recommended "comprehensive risk reduction interventions" - meaning instructing teenagers about things like [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:35am EST
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• Maricopa GOP upcoming events

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  “DUEL IN THE DESERT” REMATCH between Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and MC Attorney Andy Thomas. 6-9 pm, Nov. 21 at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, 10426 E Jomax Road , Scottsdale . Top Sirloin Steak or Chicken. Dinner Tickets: Single $50 - Couple $75. RSVP: Maricopa County Republican Committee Office, 10050 [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:34am EST
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• “AMERICA’S TOUGHEST SHERIFF” TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY TO BENEFIT J.D. HAYWORTH ORGANIZATION

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  Who better to determine who’s been naughty or nice this holiday season than Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio? “America’s Toughest Sheriff” will host his first annual holiday party from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 5th at the Paradise Valley home of Jason and Jordan Rose. Proceeds will benefit [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:48am EST
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• Why Shadegg didn't vote yes on prolife amendment to the healthcare bill

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  from the Wall Street JournalHow the Pro-Life Lobby Won a Battle , Lost a War House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outmaneuvered Republicans over the weekend in passing her much sought-after health care bill. On Saturday, she faced a rebellion from pro-life Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan who demanded [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:44am EST
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• Congressman Shadegg Announces Job Fair on November 14 at Paradise Valley Community College

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  Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) announced that he will collaborate with Paradise Valley Community College , a Maricopa County Community College , to host a job fair for both job-seekers and employers. WHAT: Job fair, open to the public, featuring area’s top employers.Includes tips on résumé writing, searching, interviewing, and accessing [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:41am EST
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• Gould named Goldwater's best for preserving liberty

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  For the fifth year in a row, the Goldwater Institute has given Sen. Ron Gould, R-Lake Havasu City , the highest score in the entire Arizona Legislature in their annual Legislative Report Card.The study analyzes how well Arizona 's legislators are voting to uphold liberty. The report analyzes more than [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:40am EST
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• CAP & AZRTL: AZ Choose Life Plates Now Available ONLINE!

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  Now, after years of a CAP-led court battle and months of waiting, you can order your CHOOSE LIFE license plate online. Never before has it been so easy to do something significant to advance the cause of life in the state of Arizona! By one simple step, you can make [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:57am EST
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• The Night after Christmas: Perfect gift for a child

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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:35am EST
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• Duel in the Desert - Toughest Sheriff Arpaio vs. Toughest Prosecutor Thomas

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  Video clip from the first Duel in the Desert [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:32am EST
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• Mayor Vernon Parker Turns 50! AZ Republicans Invited to Birthday Party

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  Calling All Republicans –Vernon Parker to Celebrate Half a Century Milestone AZ GOP Invited to Commemorate the Big 50 NOVEMBER 10, 2009. Later this month Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker will hit the half-century mark. In celebration of this, well, momentous occasion, all Republicans are invited to revel with the [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:27am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Demographics no excuse for Arizona's dismal test scores

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  by Matthew Ladner, Ph.D. I received the following question after last week's article explained that (once again) Arizona scored below the national average on the Nation's Report Card, this time in Math: Do these test scores take into consideration the massive influx of students who do not speak English and [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 7:51am EST
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• Statement from doctor who witnessed horrific abortion practices in Phoenix at Planned Parenthood

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  IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONAIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPAPLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA,INC., an Arizona non-profit corporation,Plaintiff,v.TERRY GODDARD, Attorney General ofArizona, in his official capacity; theARIZONA MEDICAL BOARD; LISAWYNN, in her official capacity as ExecutiveDirector of the Arizona Medical Board;ARIZONA BOARD OF OSTEOPATHICEXAMINERS IN MEDICINE ANDSURGERY; [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:56am EST
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• CAP: Planned Parenthood Director quits job after viewing ultrasound

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  Be Encouraged!A great storm is coming in America - one in which the people rise up and defend the values that made this country so great in the first place. There are four big reasons to be encouraged today. Forward this to three of your friends so they will be [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:52am EST
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• Rep. Trent Franks: Democrats Arrogantly Defied Americans' Wishes on Health Care

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  Franks Says H.R. 3962 Infringes on American Freedom November 7, 2009 - Following tonight's House vote in favor of H.R. 3962, Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) released the following statement: "Simply put, today's vote was a result of House Democrats deciding that they would shove their bill down Americans' throats. Indeed,'" [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:43am EST
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• Shadegg Condemns Total Government Takeover of Health Care

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  Shadegg: “This is a tragic day for all Americans, a day that will go down in infamy for anyone who believes in freedom, liberty, and the future of our nation and its citizens.” WASHINGTON , D.C. – Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) issued the following statement today after Speaker Nancy Pelosi [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:39am EST
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• Stapley video and special prosecutors

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  An attorney for the board of supervisors is withholding surveillance video taken in a county parking garage showing the arrest of Supervisor Donald Stapley. The attorney is threatening to release a video of a minor fender bender involving prosecutor Barnett Lotstein if the demand for the Stapley video is not [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:29am EST
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• Franks Denounces Democrat Health Care Bill as Fiscally Irresponsible

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  Says Democrat Bill Will Only Worsen New Unemployment Numbers November 6, 2009 - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02), following the release of new unemployment figures, today issued the following statement: "Today, Americans received yet further confirmation that Democrats' $1 trillion so-called 'stimulus' has simply not worked, as the unemployment rate has'" [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:55am EST
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• Record Pace? PV Mayor Finishes Private Fundraising In Just 41 Days

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  A Governor’s Campaign Record?Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker Completes Clean Elections Fundraising In Just 41 DaysNOV. 6, 2009. Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker turns 50 later this month but his biggest news may be the hundreds of donors that have flocked to his campaign since announcing his gubernatorial exploratory committee [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:50am EST
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• J.D. Hayworth's Freedom in Truth fundraiser at Politics on the Rocks

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  Host: Phoenix: Politics on the Rocks Type: Causes - Fundraiser Network: Global Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 7277 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 J.D. Hayworth, former U.S. Congressman and KFYI 550 AM radio personality, will be the featured speaker at the Republicanville.com launch party [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:33am EST
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• PV Mayor Vernon Parker Launches First Campaign Commercial of 2010: From Poverty to Paradise Valley

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  Potential Candidate for AZ Governor Beat the Odds All His Life; Ready to Take on State’s Challenges PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz - November 5, 2009 – When life provided Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker with its toughest challenges, he not only rose to meet those challenges, he overcame them. A new [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:51am EST
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• Rep. Franks pic from participating in House Call on Congress

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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:46am EST
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• November Life Times

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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:33am EST
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• ARIZONA HAS IMPORTANT NEW GUN-RIGHTS "PAC"

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  The Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) has formed the AzCDL Political Action Committee (PAC). AzCDL has been crucial in crafting and passing excellent gun laws in the state, and stopping bad laws from moving. These are true gun guys through and through, fighting for our rights. They've done great with' [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:30am EST
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• Bill of Rights Day 12/15/09

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  Public Reading of Bill of Rights Will Commemorate American Freedom Public Seems Eager To Enforce BOR Against the Feds Outrageous usurpations motivate the public -- and the states -- to push back Honor the Bill of Rights at the exquisite Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix,on the day The Bill was first [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:29am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Tucson Court Issues First Prop 207 Victory for Home and Business Owners

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  Goldwater Institute wins lawsuit against City of Tucson Tucson--A Pima County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Goldwater Institute client Mike Goodman, who filed suit against the City of Tucson under Arizona's Proposition 207, the Private Property Rights Protection Act passed by Arizona voters in 2006, which requires [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:28am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Canadians don't have better access to routine preventative health care

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  By Tom Patterson You've undoubtedly heard of the "Happy Canadian." Maybe you know one. These are the Canadian ex-pats who tell us how wonderful the Canadian health care system really is. They were invariably treated without delay, had access to all the finest medical technology and, best of all, it' [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:27am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Uncoupling responsibility and liability

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  by Clint Bolick The redistribution of wealth is a central theme of our current political era. That trend just received a boost from a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which reinstated a lawsuit that, if successful, could fundamentally transform the concept of liability and [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:26am EST
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