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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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• County Attorney's Barnett Lotstein corrects newspaper about Arpaio

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  Paper misfired in labeling ArpaioSunday's editorial ("Elected officials allowed costly fight to rage on") and E.J. Montini's column ("Thomas vs. the supervisors: The dog, the hydrant and us") both hit and missed the mark.The editorial accurately described the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors' attempt to stymie the appointment of special' [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:53am EST
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• Rep. Franks Welcomes Arizona WWII Veterans at National WWII Memorial

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  Franks Welcomes First Ever Arizona "Honor Flight":Honors Arizona World War II Veterans at National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. November 4, 2009 - Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) today met with Arizona WWII Veterans at the National WWII Memorial as part of Arizona Honor Flight. The mission of Honor Flight transport [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:42am EST
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• DiCiccio Disproves False Choice in Phx Elections; Wins 17/21 Precincts

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  With the Phoenix economy and budget in dire straits, Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio’s election campaign sought to up-end the typical fault line in city council campaigns pitting businesses against neighborhoods. And it worked. On Tuesday night, DiCiccio won 17 of District Six’s 21 precincts, falling short only in precincts [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:40am EST
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• Shadegg: Why did Democrats Agree to Give America's Biggest Insurance Companies Immunity When They Injure or Kill Workers in a Union or Employer Plan?

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  The American People Deserve to KnowWhy did Democrats Agree to Give America’s Biggest Insurance Companies Immunity When They Injure or Kill Workers in a Union or Employer Plan?WASHINGTON , D.C. – Today, Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) issued the following statement regarding the Pelosi and Baucus health care bills:“During the Patients [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:37am EST
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• Sen. Gorman: They say never to pick a fight with anyone who buys ink by the barrel

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  by Sen. Pamela GormanOriginally posted on The Copper Dome, Monday, October 26, 2009A recent article in The Arizona Daily Star makes an outlandish statement that I simply cannot let go unanswered. In the editorial headlined “Hiding under the bed won't fix the budget” (Oct 26, 2009), [which, if you look' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:49am EST
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• Video of Trent Horn under fire on campus for prolife views

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  THE DEFENDER Trent Horn's Monthly Justice for All Update November 2009 About Me Thanks for taking the time to read my monthly newsletter! To learn more about me, Justice for All, and our work to train thousands to make abortion unthinkable for millions, click here. · For an end to [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:42am EST
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• AZ Republican Lawyers November luncheon with John McCain

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  We are pleased to announce that our November luncheon will feature guest speaker Senator John McCain, four-term Senator from Arizona and former Republican presidential nominee. The luncheon will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 12:00 p.m. at the University Club (just east of Central between Thomas and McDowell; see [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:37am EST
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• J.D. Hayworth to speak at Republicanville.com National Launch Party at The W Hotel Scottsdale!

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  J.D. Hayworth, former U.S. Congressman and KFYI 550 AM radio personality to speak at Republicanville.com Launch Party on Thursday, November 12th 6:00 PM at The W Hotel Scottsdale.More details to come soon!Regards,Politics on the Rocks Executive Boardwww.PoliticsontheRocks.com Evite RSVPFacebook RSVP [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:30am EST
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• PAChyderm Coalition Nov. 18 with Ken Bennett

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  Don't Miss Our November Guest SpeakerArizona Secretary of StateKen BennettKen Bennett was selected by Governor Janice K. Brewer to replace her as Secretary of State and was sworn into office on January 26, 2009.An Arizona native, Secretary Bennett was born in Tucson, Ariz. in 1959. He resides in Prescott, Ariz.' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:48am EST
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• Goldwater Institute: Arizona bureaucrats spin spooky budget tales

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  by Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. Timed perfectly for Halloween, Governor Brewer asked state agencies for proposals to reduce spending 15 percent in order to close the state's $2 billion budget deficit. The results have been predictably spooky scenarios painted by each agency. In a recent editorial on the agencies' proposals, the' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:48am EST
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• Upcoming legislative panel on Goldwater Institute policy report

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  With nearly double-digit rate hikes proposed in recent days, and the looming threat that “cap and trade” could dramatically increase the cost of electricity, there is no doubt Arizona needs to free entrepreneurs to generate and sell more electricity. The recent Goldwater Institute policy report “Opening the Grid: How to [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:39am EST
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