Pearce makes hay before the session starts
by David Safier Q: How much does an 800 pound gorilla charge for access? Advertisement A: Anything he wants. In Russell Pearce's case, the charge for access — for now, anyway — is $250 a head. That's the cost of attending a fundraising event January 7. Of course, that's only the suggested donation. Anyone can … Read more
Despicable Doctor Coburn blocking 9/11 first responders bill
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: How is it possible that Sen. Tom Coburn is a medical doctor? This is the same guy who told a weeping woman, obviously emotionally exhausted from being a home health care provider for her husband who suffered a traumatic brain injury, during a health care town hall that her neighbors should help … Read more
It’s official – Arizona will gain a seat in Congress in 2012
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Confirming something that was already widely expected, as a result of the 2010 Census Arizona will gain a 9th seat in the U.S. Congress. The new apportionment map is here (state numbers only; actual districts will be mapped out in the coming year.) Having 9 seats in the … Read more
Foreclosuregate Update: Nevada, Arizona Sue Bank of America
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: On Friday, the attorneys general of Arizona and Nevada filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, accusing it of engaging in “widespread fraud” by misleading customers with “false promises” about their eligibility for modifications on their home mortgages. Arizona and Nevada Accuse Bank of America of Fraud – NYTimes.com: In withering complaints … Read more
Food Safety Act rescued from defeat, headed for passage
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week when Sen. John McCain was yucking it up on the Senate floor about killing the omnibus spending bill, ostensibly because it contained "budget-busting" earmarks (actually less than 1% of the omnibus spending bill), much of the mainstream media's infatuation with this bogus earmarks crusade over the years led them to … Read more
Senator Kyl, Do Your Duty: Our Military Works Through the Holidays – So Should Our Senate
By Brett Hunt, posted upon request of the Truman National Security Project Senator Kyl continues to delay the New START arms pact with Russia, even though it has the unanimous backing of the uniformed military leadership, every living Secretary of State, and even former President George H.W. Bush. Because of this delay, the treaty has … Read more
It’s enough to make you cry: Brewer makes the Onion’s “People Who Mattered in 2010” list
by David Safier It's an honor, I guess. Our own Jan Brewer is Number 6 on the Onion's People Who Mattered in 2010 list. Those who beat her to the top five positions are: Barack Obama Snooki Julian Assange Mark Zuckerberg Mel Gibson The funny thing about the Brewer piece is that it isn't funny. … Read more
