Monthly Archives: February 2011

Representative Schweikert Introduces Balanced Budget Amendment

Posted on February 8, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2011 CONTACT: Rachel Semmel Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced H.J.Res.23, a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution, in the House of Representatives: H.J.Res.23 is an amendment to the Constitution … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Thanks Department of Education for Maintaining Record Pell Grant Maximum Award of $5,550 For Academic Year 2011-2012

Posted on February 8, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2011 CONTACT:  Adam Sarvana Washington, D.C.– The Department of Education has announced that the maximum Pell Grant level will be $5,550 for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. The figure matches the highest in history and … Continue reading →

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Grijalva One of 18 Top Legislators On Humane Society Legislative Fund Scorecard for 111th Congress

Posted on February 8, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2011 CONTACT:  Adam Sarvana Washington, D.C. – The Humane Society Legislative Fund has given Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, ranking member on the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, a perfect rating on … Continue reading →

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Speaker Kirk Adams Unveils Sweeping Pension Reform

Posted on February 8, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2011 CONTACT: Daniel Scarpinato Highly-anticipated reforms combat generous giveaways to politicians, “double-dipping” by government entities STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (Feb. 8, 2011) – House Speaker Kirk Adams unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the state’s financially unstable … Continue reading →

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Arizona Speaker calls on ABC News to retract 20/20 hoax that lies about SB1070

Posted on February 4, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2011 CONTACT: Daniel Scarpinato STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (Feb. 2, 2011) – Arizona Speaker of the House Kirk Adams is calling on ABC “News” to apologize for and retract a fake news story the show produced … Continue reading →

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Small Business Administration Offering Low Interest Disaster Relief Loans in La Paz and Mohave Counties for Home, Business Repairs

Posted on February 4, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Tucson, Ariz. – The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced that it will offer loans of up to $2 million to businesses and non-profit organizations to replace or repair property … Continue reading →

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Rep. Quayle Statement on January Unemployment Report

Posted on February 4, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2011 CONTACT: Richard Cullen WASHINGTON (DC) Congressman Ben Quayle released the following statement Friday after the Department of Labor released its January unemployment report: ” Any drop in the unemployment rate is positive news, but … Continue reading →

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Arizona House Passes Bipartisan Bill Banning Dangerous Drug Called ‘Spice’

Posted on February 3, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2011 CONTACT: Daniel Scarpinato STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2011) – The Arizona House of Representatives unanimously passed emergency legislation today to ban “spice,” a dangerous and potentially lethal drug. The bill now goes to … Continue reading →

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Grijalva Calls Arizona’s Near-Bottom Ranking on Children’s Health Care “Unacceptable,” Demands State Restoration of KidsCare

Posted on February 2, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Tucson, Ariz. – A new state-by-state scorecard released today by the Commonwealth Fund ranks Arizona 49th in the quality of children’s health care nationwide. The State Scorecard on Child Health System … Continue reading →

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Reps. Grijalva, Honda Call for Peaceful Engagement With All Parties as Egypt Transitions to Democratic Elections Without Mubarak

Posted on February 1, 2011 by News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2011 CONTACT: Adam Sarvana Washington, D.C. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and Rep. Mike Honda, chair of the CPC Afghanistan-Pakistan Task Force, today released the following statement on … Continue reading →

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