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Officials analyzing cost of health care plan
State officials are analyzing the potential impact of the U.S. House of Representatives-approved health care plan on Arizonaa s overtaxed Medicaid system, which would expand significantly if health care reform becomes law.
Shadegg blasts House health care bill
Arizona Congressman John Shadegg has lambasted the health care reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ariz. Reps Explain Healthcare Bill Vote
Arizona Representatives voted along party lines in Saturday night's House vote on health care reform, and Sunday, Congressmen Harry Mitchell and John Shadegg commented on their votes.
Morning Fix: The toughest votes on health care
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E.V. representatives split on health care bill
The two Arizona Congressman who represent most of the East Valley split their votes as the House of Representatives passed its version of a health care reform bill this weekend.
AZ delegation split on health care vote
Arizona's eight-member House delegation split along party lines Saturday as lawmakers narrowly passed a historic health care reform bill.
The Business Journal of Phoenix
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a health reform bill Saturday night that creates a massive new government health system to cover the uninsured and operate along side private insurance companies.
Church service features former president of Honduras
The 168-page $18 book includes some recipes that are strictly humorous. Elephant Stew, for instance, calls for 1 small domestic elephant, 300 gallons of vegetable broth and a case of Pinot Noir.
State, tribal officials to meet about freeway
Arizona transportation officials say they will meet with officials from the Gila River Indian Community , the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs and with U.S. Reps.
Frontier chief says Verizon deal moving forward
Frontier Communications Corp.'s acquisition of Verizon's wire line business in West Virginia and 13 other states "is progressing as planned on all key fronts," said Maggie Wilderotter, Frontier's chairwoman and chief executive officer.
Duncan Mayor M.C. Holiday has nothing against renewable energy. But as the state and federal governments look toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he hopes officials will keep in mind that his remote town has a high unemployment rate and many residents on fixed incomes.
Only Conservatives Are Required to Play Nice
With today's announcement by Dede Scozzafava, the GOP approved candidate in NY-23, that she was endorsing the Democrat, conservative concerns about her were certainly validated.
Arizona delegates mixed on health bill in the House
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's release Thursday of the new $894 billion health-care bill drew immediate mixed reactions from members of Arizona's delegation.
From Representative Harry Mitchell
We're lucky in Arizona to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine. As a result, we have a real opportunity to brighten our state's future and boost our economy by investing in solar energy research and technology.
Arizona leaders, candidates embrace social media
John Paul Mitchell spends two to three hours a day on social media sites, sharing links to articles he finds interesting and regularly engaging people in bursts of 140 characters or less.
Luke AFB receives congressional support for F-35 program
GLENDALE, AZ - " Luke Air Force Base has received support from Arizona officials for its continued practice of fighter plane training programs.
Race for cash is key in race for Congress
Arizona's three most vulnerable House members continue to raise far more campaign cash than their challengers, federal disclosure reports show.
Agency Tries to Explain How It's Handling Backlog of Claims Under New GI Bill
Since May, about 275,000 veterans have applied for, and 213,000 have received, certificates of eligibility for the program.
FIRE Act Reauthorization Takes Next Step
The FIRE Act grant program reauthorization came another step closer to approval Wednesday when a House subcommittee agreed America's first responders need money to help protect their communities.
WASHINGTON a ' Here's how area members of Congress voted on major issues last week: House 2010 MILITARY BUDGET Voting 281 for and 146 against, the House on Oct.
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