http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/az-news/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:19:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286380/posts National Rifle Association Arizona - -(AmmoLand.com)- The Arizona Senate passed three important self-defense bills in a session that lasted into the early morning hours Wednesday. First, SB 1113 enables law-abiding Right-to-Carry permit holders to carry firearms for self-defense in restaurants. This NRA-backed bill passed by an overwhelming, bi-partisan majority of 19-8 and will now be sent to Governor Jan Brewer’s (R) desk for her consideration. “If this important, common-sense legislation is signed, Arizonans will have the ability to defend themselves and their families from criminal attack in restaurants,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. “Headlines remind us that restaurants... ammoland.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286380/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:19:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286340/posts Sen. John McCain touched on a variety of topics with The Daily Courier while visiting Prescott July 4, from single-payer health care to a revived push for a national scenic area designation in the Sedona area. . . . . . Other topics with McCain included: . . . . . * Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. McCain said he hasn't decided how he will vote on Sotomayor, especially since he still needs to talk to fellow Sen. Jon Kyl about her. Kyl serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Daily Courier, Prescott, Ariz. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286340/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 07:29:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286190/posts ·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683 Arizona Legislature Sends Three Self-Defense Bills to Governor Brewer Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Fairfax, Va. – The Arizona Senate passed three important self-defense bills in a session that lasted into the early morning hours Wednesday. First, Senate Bill 1113 enables law-abiding right-to-carry permit holders to carry firearms for self-defense in restaurants. This NRA-backed bill passed by an overwhelming, bi-partisan majority of 19-8 and will now be sent to Governor Jan Brewer’s (R) desk for her consideration. “By adopting this important, common-sense legislation, Arizonans now have the ability to defend themselves and their... NRA - ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286190/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:48:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285827/posts Arizonans will get a second chance to decide if they want residents here to be able to opt out of any national health insurance plan approved by Congress. Without debate, the state Senate on Monday voted 18-11 to put a proposal on the 2010 ballot that would constitutionally override any law, rule or regulation that requires individuals or employers to participate in any particular health care system. The House already has approved the measure. HCR2014, if approved by voters next year, also would prohibit any fine or penalty on anyone or any company for deciding to purchase health care directly.... East Valley Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285827/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:17:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285800/posts Washington -- President Barack Obama's landmark bill on energy and global warming squeaked through the House this week only after the White House made dozens of concessions to coal, manufacturing and other interests. As the battle moves to the Senate, Obama faces demands for more concessions, including to open the coastline to offshore oil and gas drilling. The Senate will take up issues that were glossed over or omitted from the House bill. Among them is giving the government sweeping new powers to overcome local objections and approve thousands of miles of new transmission lines to carry electricity to coastal... The Baltimore Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285800/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 07:33:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285717/posts Jose Compean and his family were guests of the Temecula California Republican Assembly. The California Republican Assembly have been contact supporters of Ramos and Compean. http://www.californiarepublicanassembly.com/ Jose answered questions and expressed his gratitude for everyone's support. He noted the prison officials were as supportive as they could be. His mail was read by a supervisor and one day he got over 300 letters and it supervisor told him it took over six hours to read the mail. The supervisor told Compean it was good to see the American People rallying around him. He states that much happened in the trial... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285717/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:49:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285540/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — In dueling holiday addresses, President Barack Obama appealed for public support of his domestic programs and Sen. John McCain said Americans should side with Iranian election protesters. The 2008 rivals for the White House both cited the spirit of the nation's founders in their Fourth of July radio and Internet broadcasts on Saturday. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285540/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:04:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285495/posts PALOMINAS — It isn’t along a highway, but Glenn Spencer’s billboard along the American-Mexican border carries a special message to those responsible for the nation’s security: Finish the Job. The day before the Fourth of July, Spencer, who heads the private nonprofit American Border Patrol (which should not be confused with the federal U.S. Border Patrol), and a number of helpers placed 3,000 small American flags and messages on part of the 18-foot high border fence, changing a 60-foot stretch of rusty metal into colorful patches of red, white and blue. This is the second year during the national independence... Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285495/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:02:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285272/posts SAN DIEGO -- President Obama recently reignited the immigration debate when he told reporters that congressional leaders of both parties were ready to "actively get something done and not put it off until a year, two years, three years, five years from now, but to start working on this thing right now." In the months ahead, keep an eye on two things: the calendar and the issue of guest workers. The calendar: "Right now" might not be soon enough. The conventional wisdom is that the longer Obama waits, the harder it will be to pass any immigration reform legislation. One... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285272/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:48:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284926/posts Pair Try to Force Naming of More Commissioners. BY DAN EGGEN Seven years after their landmark campaign finance legislation became law, Sens. John McCain and Russell Feingold are reuniting under the banner of spending reform at a time when restrictions have come under fire both in the courts and at the embattled Federal Election Commission. McCain (R-Ariz.) and Feingold (D-Wis.) announced this week that they were blocking the appointment of Democratic union lawyer John Sullivan to the FEC until President Obama agrees to fill two other open panel seats. The two senators, who co-sponsored legislation in 2002 that banned "soft... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284926/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:47:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284738/posts A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher who shot and killed a Payson man four years ago at a trailhead north of Strawberry is getting a new trial. The Arizona Court of Appeals granted the new trial for Tolleson resident Harold Fish in a 110-page opinion that said, in part, the original trial judge — Mark Moran of Flagstaff — erred in not allowing the victim’s past behavior to be introduced into evidence. The court also ruled that the three dogs the victim, Grant Kuenzli, had with him could have been classified as “dangerous instruments” as de­fense attorney Melvin McDonald asked. Deborah Fish,... Payson Roundup http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284738/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:00:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284627/posts HOST: Health care. MCCAIN: Needs reform. HOST: That’s two words. [weird laugh] Iraq. MCCAIN: Success. HOST: Arizona. MCCAIN: The best. HOST: US-Mexico Border. McCain: Cartels. HOST: GOP. MCCAIN: Transition. HOST: Sheriff Joe Arpaio:MCCAIN: Umm… KTVK 3TV Phoenix, Ariz. via YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284627/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:05:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284356/posts John McCain and Sarah Palin both personally approved an intensive internal search of the emails of top campaign staffers in order to determine who had been leaking damaging information about Palin to reporters, McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt just told me in an interview. “John McCain and Sarah Palin were both informed that we were doing this in an attempt to catch the person,” Schmidt told me, referring to his decision to undertake the email search, which has been the topic of fierce controversy since it was revealed yesterday. Schmidt’s revelation sheds new light on the campaign’s internal discord and... Who Runs Gov / The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284356/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:59:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284276/posts PHOENIX - The debate over health care reform promises an interesting five weeks in Congress before the August recess, according to Sen. John McCain. The Arizona Republican spoke out against Democrats' plans for reform during a speech Wednesday at Phoenix Children's Hospital. "Look at other countries that have government-run health care systems and there is health rationing," McCain said. "That is just a fact. I don't think the United States of America is ready to go down that slippery slope that will end up in rationing of health care." McCain said the proposals would be too expensive and would give... KTAR FM 92.3 News Talk Phoenix, Ariz. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284276/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:15:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284173/posts Link only, per FR copyright rules The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Ariz. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284173/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:07:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284002/posts Arizonans will decide next year if they want to outlaw affirmative action programs and any special programs or preferences for women and minorities. the Senate gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit preferential treatment or discrimination by government on the basis of race, sex or ethnic origin. The measure, which already has been approved by the House, now goes on the 2010 ballot. It will be the first time Arizonans get to vote on the issue. A similar initiative drive in 2008 failed when backers did not get enough signatures. But Californian Ward Connerly, who helped craft... Capitol Media Services http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284002/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:58:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283977/posts PHOENIX (AP) -- A state appeals court on Tuesday ordered a new trial for a 62-year-old retired teacher convicted of murder in the shooting death of a hiker in northern Arizona five years ago. Harold Fish claimed he shot Grant Kuenzli in self-defense during their encounter in the Coconino National Forest, but a jury convicted him and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. ---------------------------cut--------------------------- In May 2004, Fish was hiking when two dogs belonging to Kuenzli began running down a hill and threatening him. Fish told police he fired a warning shot at the animals. Kuenzli then became enraged... Fox11az.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283977/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:55:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283855/posts Link only, per FR copyright rules The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Ariz. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283855/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 04:20:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283828/posts People like John McCain and others who have been part of the self-absorbed, navel-gazing and corrupt Washington environment for a quarter century no doubt resent someone not "of them." But it is indeed odd when Sarah Palin, a bright, shining light for conservatives remains the prime target of the existing machine, while Mark Sanford and other hypocritical liars are serenaded as getting a raw deal by the very public daughter of a defacto leader of the party. Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283828/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:34:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283701/posts You know those groan-inducing spots on late-night television when the typical person-on-the-street can't identify the vice president? That's akin to what happened to the state's education system Tuesday, with the issuance of a new report that found only 3.5 percent of traditional public high school students would be able to pass a U.S. citizenship test— bombing out on questions such as who was America's first president, who wrote the Declaration of Independence and what do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. There's little room to be smug from the charter school or private school arenas. While they... Arizona Daily Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283701/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:01:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283456/posts Link only, per FR copyright rules AP / The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Ariz. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283456/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:39:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283422/posts PHOENIX - The Arizona Senate has given final approval to a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry a gun into a business that serves alcohol. The 19-8 vote completes legislative action on the bill and sends it to Republican Gov. Jan Brewer. She has not said whether she will sign it, but she has long been a supporter of gun rights. The measure has pitted powerful groups representing gun and bar owners against each other, sparking a debate about whether guns and alcohol can coexist without bloodshed. msn-ap http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283422/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:09:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282816/posts WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is developing plans to seek up to 1,500 National Guard volunteers to step up the military's counter-drug efforts along the Mexican border, senior administration officials said Monday. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282816/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:38:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283275/posts The campaign finance dream team of Sens. Russ Feingold and John McCain is reuniting to block President Barack Obama’s first appointment to the Federal Election Commission and to push him to shake up the embattled agency. In a surprising move that invokes memories of a bitter skirmish during Obama’s annihilation of McCain in last year’s presidential election, Feingold (D-Wis.) and McCain (R-Ariz.) have placed a hold on the FEC nomination of Democratic labor lawyer John Sullivan, POLITICO confirmed Tuesday. Their hold could reverberate in Congress, the White House, the 2010 midterm elections and beyond. In a statement issued in response... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283275/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:48:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282995/posts My Friend, As I travel around Arizona, I am always humbled by the dedicated men and women I meet in my home state. I am so honored to serve as one of Arizona's Senators and I want you to know that together, we have accomplished a great deal. We are taking positive steps toward economic reform and we are preparing for a vigorous debate on healthcare in the Senate. But there is still more to accomplish on issues like healthcare reform, national security and earmark reform and that is why I want to continue my service to our country as... John@JohnMcCain.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282995/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 03:27:40 GMT