Sen. Jeff Flake gives "maiden speech"

Arizona’s newest senator, Republican Jeff Flake, gave his first speech to the Senate Tuesday. Among the items he addressed, bipartisanship was the focus.

Secretary of State Ken Bennett to testify in D.C.

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett will be in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning to testify before a Congressional committee.

Jeff Flake's difficult week at home

Congress returns to D.C. Monday after a week-long recess. For Republican Senator Jeff Flake going back to Washington may come as a relief.

Arizona Congressional delegation feels political pressure as vote on gun control nears

As Congress prepares to vote on some high-profile gun control measures, the media campaigns on both sides of the issue are making a last minute push to get their messages heard in Arizona.

Major U.S. business lobby calls for immigration reform

The president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has made immigration reform a top priority for his organization. 

Senator Kyl to begin final Congressional session Monday

Congress returns to work this week after its month long August recess. 

Parker resigns from PV Town Council

The Republican candidate for Arizona’s new congressional district has resigned his town council seat. 

Arizona lawmakers stick to party lines in health care vote

Arizona's congressional delegation did as expected yesterday as lawmakers tried to repeal President Obama's signature healthcare act.

Republican Primary for Senate heats up

Two experts talk about Arizona’s Republican Primary for Senate and the barbs exchanged between Jeff Flake and Wil Cardon.

Ron Barber to hold first event at a Tucson Safeway

Newly elected Representative Ron Barber will hold his first "Congress on the Corner" event this weekend in Tucson. Barber was sworn in this week, replacing former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded at a similar event lat year. 

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