Heimlich rescues choking Texas congressman
Source: Boston.com
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-18 17:03:48 -0700 | political-news
A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help. A spokeswoman for Rep. Ted Poe said the...
Judge: Fresno must pay $700K in legal costs over proposed Friant development
Source: The Fresno Bee
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 19:47:25 -0700 | political-news
The Fresno Bee Fresno is out $700,000 after a judge ruled that city attorneys don't deserve reimbursement for fees in their legal battle with the county over Friant Ranch. City attorneys are fighting the county-approved 2,500-home development in Friant, claiming...
Controversial Voting Law Struck Down, Snowden ‘Honored' by Cheney, and More
Source: Truthdig
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 18:04:43 -0700 | political-news
While we await a decision on the Voting Rights Act case that the Supreme Court heard this year, the justices Monday made a ruling in another case involving voting...Writing for the majority, Justice Antonin Scalia said that federal law precludes...
Spielman appointed new Clerk of the Superior Court
Source: Parker Pioneer
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 17:34:03 -0700 | political-news
Spielman is currently the director of Victim Services for the La Paz County Attorney's Office. "Megan's background has equipped her with the managerial, organizational and research skills required of this position," Gov. Brewer said in a press release. "Equally important,...
Father, daughter reunite after 24 years
Source: 10 News
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 10:14:12 -0700 | political-news
An Arizona man is getting to know his 24-year-old daughter for the first time after an emotional Father's Day reunion...She started serving at the Phoenix Rescue Mission a year ago. She did not know it at the time, but her...
'A STRONG MESSAGE': Supreme Court Throws Out Ariz. Voter ID Requirement
Source: Fox
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 09:31:37 -0700 | political-news
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. The justices voted 7-2 to throw out Arizona's...
Bergreen stepping down as superintendent this month
Source: Mail Tribune
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-17 02:28:49 -0700 | political-news
Ben Bergreen will retire as superintendent of the Phoenix-Talent School District this month, capping a 36-year career in education that saw him teaching students in lock-up, heading special education programs, and leading the district through more than a decade of...
The curse of Redskins
Source: The Hutchinson News
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-15 20:14:09 -0700 | political-news
I say that while language does change over time, it doesn't do so because a few of us want it to or tell it to. And I say that if I call you an "idiot," but say that "idiot" now...
Eight states charging hard against abortion
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-14 17:33:42 -0700 | political-news
On June 12, Rep. Trent Franks (R) of Arizona said the incidence of rape resulting in pregnancy is very low...What's more, the comment came as the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee was about to pass legislation that would ban abortion after...
Judge who ruled Ariz. sheriff's office profiled Latinos to mull proposed remedies at hearing
Source: Star Tribune
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-14 14:11:14 -0700 | political-news
A judge who ruled an Arizona sheriff's office had racially profiled Latinos in its signature immigration patrols will hold a hearing Friday to consider proposed changes aimed at ensuring that the agency isn't making unconstitutional traffic stops and arrests.
GOP lawmaker defends remarks on rape
Source: USA Today
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 17:45:24 -0700 | political-news
His comments sparked tough response from women at the hearing...EDT June 13, 2013 Franks clarifies comments, saying number of pregnancies from rape kept past 20 weeks is low...Rep. Trent Franks was engaged in damage control late Wednesday after his comments...
Racism is bred, not born
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April_Johnson
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 21:44:04 -0700 | political-news
Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona made a public apology Wednesday on behalf of his son’s tweets. Tanner Flake used various racial and homophobic slurs on twitter. The teenager was not using them as slang such as “N**** Please”, a phrase...
Former congressman convicted of conspiracy
Posted by: Michael McGuire
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-13 05:30:03 -0700 | political-news
A former congressman from Arizona was convicted Tuesday of conspiracy to extort and bribe individuals seeking a federal land exchange, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday in an emailed news release. Richard G. Renzi, 55, now of Burke, Va....
Flight from LA to Texas diverted to Phoenix
Source: Sacramento Bee
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 16:55:25 -0700 | political-news
A Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, has landed in Phoenix after a possible threat. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport officials say law enforcement in Los Angeles requested assistance from Phoenix police to check out the possible...
DOE official got summer jobs for 3 of his children
Source: Arizona Republic
Phoenix :: AZ :: USA | updated 2013-06-10 22:07:00 -0700 | political-news
An internal investigation has found that a senior Energy Department official was actively involved in securing summer jobs for his three college-aged children. The official's actions appear to violate federal rules that bar officials from securing government jobs for relatives....
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