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The Coming Week: Legislative Edition, chapter 1 – the Senate
March 14, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona Legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice. …On the Special Session front, the Senate is expected to complete railroading through passing a budget package. (AZCentral.com) …On the regular session front – The Senate committee
Employer-based health care insurance system is unsustainable
March 13, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you want to understand why a public option (government as insurer of last resort) for health insurance is both necessary and inevitable over the long-term, Jon Perr at crooksandliars.com explains it for you in this post. Employers Rapidly Shifting Health Care Costs to Workers: As the year-long health care debate approaches
Giffords on the upcoming health care vote
March 13, 2010
by David Safier Here's a press release from Rep. Giffords. If you support her position in whole or in part, call her office and tell them. They get lots of calls from the other side. Local: (520) 881-3588. D.C.: (202) 225-2542. U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’ STATEMENT ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Gabrielle
Tax loopholes
March 13, 2010
by David Safier It's time to get specific about what isn't being taxed in Arizona. Country club membership (because country clubs are a necessity for the rich like food is for everyone else?) Salon and spa services — massages, facials, haircuts, and so on 4-inch pipes (4-inch pipes?) Machinery bought for mining (because mining is
Message to Pearce: Al Melvin is having fun
March 13, 2010
by David Safier It seems Russell Pearce is feeling a little heavy hearted about the cuts in the budget. “It's not easy and it's not fun for anybody, but you have no choice, you've got to do it,” said Sen. Russell Pearce, R-District 18, about the plan to solve the state’s $2.6 million budget deficit.
Terry Goddard files to qualify with the Secretary of State
March 13, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Terry Goddard for Governor campaign: This afternoon, thanks to all of your good work and efforts, we are one critical step closer to having Terry Goddard as our next Governor! Today the Goddard for Governor campaign filed nominating petitions and $5 donations in order to qualify for Clean
SWAG Update
March 13, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again to update candidate filings. The dance card is almost full. You can play along at home at http://www.azsos.gov/cfs/CommitteeSearch.aspx The Pima County Board of Supervisors will decide on Tuesday whom to appoint to the District 30 House seat vacated by "Don't make me angry" Frank Antenori, whom they appointed to
