by David Safier Raul Grijalva was one of nine of legislators who allowed themselves to be arrested at today's immigration rally (official name: “Camino Americano” [“American Road”]). Another was John Lewis, who said, “I’ve been arrested a few times, and I don’t mind getting arrested again for something that is right and fair and just." … Read more
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Republicans have been demanding negotiations over the government shutdown. A few minutes ago, President Obama gave in to their demand. In a private meeting with House leaders, he said:
Let's negotiate. I understand that you want to repeal Obamacare, or at least delay it for a year. Now let me tell you what I want:
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By Karl Reiner
In 2012, Arizona's merchandise exports to India totaled $80.7 million. During the first half of 2013, they reached $64.8 million. In August, Governor Brewer led a trade mission to India to promote exports, investments and develop relationships with an emerging trading partner. Although not developing as rapidly as China, India is one of the world's expanding economies. With a population of 1.2 billion, it has economic potential.
Exports also ship out of Arizona to countries closer to home. For the first six months of 2013, the state sent $1.25 billion worth of goods to Canada. During the same time period, Arizona's exports to Mexico (the state's largest export market) amounted to $3.46 billion. Tucson's exporters ship about $2.5 billion in exports to Mexico per year.