Club for Growth says “enough” of Arizona Democrat

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

While much attention has focused on attack ads aired by the new, well-funded 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups in this election, other big inde

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"… nservative Club for Growth PAC just released a new ad blasting second-term Arizona Democratic Rep. Harry Mitchell as a big spender and bank bailout supporter …"

"… 6 to Democrat Joe Donnelly.The ad will air on cable television stations in Arizona’s 5th district through election day. The group targeted Mitchell, a memb …"

Kyl will oppose "job-killing" tax hikes in Super Congress talks

By Amy Biegelsen, Jeremy Borden and Aaron Mehta

"Most conservative senator" Kyl will take tough stand against taxes

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"… re-election and so has the freedom to stand on principle without angering Arizona voters in the Super Congress debate.Kyl was involved in the summer biparti …"

Arizona

By The Center for Public Integrity

A snapshot of ethics practices in Arizona

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"… rchase the reference, visit www.cogel.org. …"

"… not oversee legislators, is legislative oversight defined in statute?Yes. Arizona has the House Ethics Committee and the Senate Ethics Committee, which is e …"

"… ouse Ethics Committee and the Senate Ethics Committee, which is enabled by Arizona Revised Statute 38-519. Each committee consists of five members, not more …"

"… Are there state statutes that address ethical conduct for legislators?Yes. Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 8, "Conflict of Interest of …"

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McCain changes tune on support for Grand Canyon air tours

By Rita Beamish

McCain now boosts Grand Canyon tourist flights his law curtailed

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"… il air traffic that was both noisy and that had seen fatal collisions, the Arizona Republican said that parks regulate dogs, campfires and trail and river us …"

"… ell, the tours “shouldn’t disproportionately compromise the quality of Arizona’s most breathtaking natural landmark.”The 95-year-old mandate of the P …"

"… [sic] of USATA’s participation in the event.”Members then attended an Arizona fundraiser to “reinforce the fact that the industry was willing to suppo …"

In Arizona, Pro-207 Group Launches Radio Ad Campaign

By Josh Israel

Spots focus exclusively on eminent-domain provisions of proposal

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"… a Chamber of Commerce. …"

"… by Americans for Limited Government, an out-of-state contributor, and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.”Americans for Limited Government is based in Chicag …"

"… Americans for Limited Government is based in Chicago and has no office in Arizona. It is chaired by Howard Rich, a wealthy political activist who lives in N …"

"… t who lives in New York City.According to its most recent filings with the Arizona Secretary of State’s office, Arizona HOPE took in more than $1.15 millio …"

In Arizona, Pro-207 Group Launches TV Ad Campaign

By Josh Israel

Spots acknowledge funders to be “out of state contributors”

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"… . . . Keep what you own.”  …"

"… me Owners Protection Effort (AZ-HOPE). Petitioned to the ballot by 225,000 Arizona citizens. Major funding by the Fund for Democracy and Americans for Limite …"

"… ngs through October 2, the two entities had given a total of $1,151,500 to Arizona HOPE, accounting for more than 99 percent of its contributions.In filings …"

"… e developer without your permission. Prop 207 changes state law to protect Arizona homeowners. Vote “yes” on 207 . . . Keep what you own. “Yes on …"

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Arizona’s Million-Dollar Man

By Jim Morris

Pro-207 forces rake in more money from the Howard Rich machine.

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"… .” …"

"… ent-domain and regulatory-takings ballot initiative.Records filed with the Arizona Secretary of State show that Chicago-based Americans for Limited Governmen …"

"… w that Chicago-based Americans for Limited Government gave $100,000 to the Arizona HomeOwners Protection Effort (HOPE) on September 21 and $125,000 on Octobe …"

"… nment and another Rich-led organization, the Fund for Democracy, had given Arizona HOPE a total of more than $1.15 million, accounting for more than 99 perce …"

Senator mistakenly says marriage quickly legalizes young immigrants

By Susan Ferriss

A new GOP idea would allow undocumented youth to earn limited legal status, but not a green card, the prerequisite to citizenship.

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"… but with no route to citizenship — Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona suggested that illegal immigrants brought here as children can easily get …"

"… led along with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona.“As a practical matter,” Kyl said, “by definition these are young pe …"

"… include a path to a green card and eventual citizenship, according to the Arizona Republic. While Grijalva said it was a good sign that some in the GOP want …"

Arizona still waiting for Fiesta Bowl fixes

By Kathleen Ingley

Fiesta Bowl scandal has brought outrage, but no fixes

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"… nd it isn’t over.The parade of bad news began in December 2009, when the Arizona Republic exposed the Fiesta Bowl’s scheme of urging employees to make ca …"

"… by legislators.Now, as the 2013 state legislative session approaches, many Arizonans believe the Legislature has not one Fiesta Bowl scandal, but two.The fir …"

"… n as if nothing ever happened.Rules, loopholes and historyAt first glance, Arizona would seem to have one of the nation’s strictest gift laws: a $10 annual …"

"… on of the football stadium that the bowl ultimately came to share with the Arizona Cardinals. The measure was killed in committee.Lawmakers can argue that th …"

Is Congress failing on Homeland Security oversight?

By Sarah Laskow

Tom Ridge, the Department of Homeland Security’s first secretary, testified before the 9/11 Commission on a May morning in 2004. Ridge spoke

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"… tee to coordinate homeland security efforts. When Senator John McCain, the Arizona Republican, and Senator Joe Lieberman, then a Connecticut Democrat, drafte …"

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