Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//February 9, 2016//

Seven Republican lawmakers are trying to erect new roadblocks to the federal government resettling Middle East refugees in Arizona. Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, the prime sponsor of HB2370, said his...

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