Tea-Publican senators on assistance to the unemployed: ‘We think it’s stupid’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Governor Jan Brewer says she wants to call a special session. Advertisement House Speaker Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, says that he is open to the idea. The Democratic Caucus has asked the governor to call a special session. So what's the problem? Arizona lawmakers lukewarm on extending unemployment benefits: In the Senate, Majority … Read more
A couple of wonderful Tucson education stories
by David Safier Francisco Orozco, who just graduated from Tucson High, is something special. The guy has racked up all kinds of honors for his scientific work. [Orozco's] research into how enzymes can increase biofuel production has received national recognition. He's cleaned up at major science fairs across the country. There's a good chance his … Read more
Recall Pearce Update: Final petition drive this weekend, will file May 31
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Update to Arizona Elections Director Amy Bjelland can't read a statute: possible delay in Russell Pearce Recall: If the Maricopa County Recorder's Office expeditiously verified the petition signatures and if the Governor issued the order for a recall election upon receipt of that verification instead of delaying the mandatory order for 15 days, … Read more
40 GOP senators walk the plank for Rep. Ryan’s failed Roadmap to America’s Ruin
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Just moments ago, 42 40 out of 47 Senate Tea-Publicans voted for the House GOP budget, i.e., Rep. Paul Ryan's Roadmap to America's Ruin, with its plan to phase out and privatize the popular Medicare program. All But 5 Senate Republicans Vote To End Medicare | TPMDC: The Ryan budget plan failed by a vote … Read more
David Schweikert: “We’re doing the honorable thing” by ending Medicare
by David Safier Count Rep. David Schweikert as a true believer when it comes to Paul Ryan's proposal to end Medicare as we know it. It's a pretty astounding performance. ABC News spent 6 minutes asking Rep. David Schweikert if he planned to support Ryan's Medicare plan, even in the face of the trouncing a … Read more
Arizona’s Democratic legislators call for special session to help Arizona’s unemployed
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Governor Brewer says she wants it; legislative Democrats want it; I understand that many House Republicans want it; the problem lies with the Senate controlled by "King" Russell Pearce and his toady Sen. "Cap'n" Al Melvin, who have made hateful statements about Arizona's unemployed in recent weeks. Press release from the Democratic Senate Caucus: Senate … Read more
ADP Video: Protect Medicare from AZGOP
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Democratic Party rapid response team is out with a new video based upon Kathy Hochul's victory in NY-26 on Tuesday. As House Minority Leader Nacy Pelosi said, "It is a flag we've planted that we will protect and defend. We have a plan. It's called Medicare."
