Tucson’s Aging Housing: Sustainable Solutions
July 8, 2019
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Have you or somebody you know replaced the furnace, the ducting, the electrical service and the water and gas pipes? And, if the house was built in the 40s or 50s, the electrical wiring? If not, it is likely that within the next 15-20 years – you will have to replace them all. Your cost: … Read more
This won’t help the administration’s case on the census (Updated)
July 8, 2019
The Justice Department is swapping out the lawyers who had been representing the administration in its legal battle to put a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census, possibly signaling career attorneys’ legal or ethical concerns over the maneuvering ordered by President Trump. “If you won’t do it, we’ll find someone who will!” The Washington … Read more
Respect! United States Women’s Soccer Team repeats as world champions
July 7, 2019
The United States remained supreme in women’s soccer on Sunday, defending its title as World Cup champions and winning their fourth FIFA World Cup title by defeating the Netherlands, 2-0. U.S. wins Women’s World Cup title with 2-0 defeat of Netherlands: In the Americans’ most difficult test of the month-long competition, Megan Rapinoe converted a … Read more
5th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear ‘Obamacare’ challenge this week
July 7, 2019
The Affordable Care Act aka “ObamaCare” will be back in court on Tuesday in a closely watched case hanging over the health care system. ObamaCare repeal lawsuit faces major court test: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments in a lawsuit backed by the Trump administration seeking to overturn the … Read more
The media misleads the public on Iran (Updated)
July 7, 2019
The headlines today are wrong, and misleading: New York Times: Iran Announces New Breach of Nuclear Deal Limits, and Threatens Further Violations Washington Post: Iran set to breach limit on enriched uranium within ‘hours’ Politico: Tehran: Iran set to breach nuclear deal Iran cannot “breach” an agreement already materially breached by the Trump administration. Any … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
40 Years of Phoenix Police Failure
July 6, 2019
By Dianne Post, Esq. The city council held a “study session” on July 1, 2019 devoted to the police use-of-force issue. Chief Jeri Williams presented her new action plan that differs significantly from her implementation plan released last month. The new plan includes five action steps: Talk to employees, modernize, best practices, training, and things … Read more
