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Recent Articles from Chad Garland, Cronkite News Service
Shutdown hits home for Phoenix fire chief, as furloughs cancel meetings at FEMA
If you think the federal government shutdown only affects federal employees, talk to Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan.
Border Patrol mission continues during shutdown, even if pay does not
The government shutdown is no shutdown for border patrol agents, whose law enforcement and life-saving duties do not take a hiatus – even though their pay might.
Government shutdown would not slow down Obamacare in Arizona
Whether the federal government is shut down or not, insurance “navigators” in Arizona say they will be ready Tuesday to help consumers shop for health insurance coverage in the new federally run marketplaces under Obamacare.
Report: Obamacare premiums in Arizona among lowest in nation
Arizona residents will be offered health-insurance plans with some of the lowest premiums in the country when federal insurance marketplaces begin open enrollment Tuesday under Obamacare, the government said Wednesday.
War of words on war: Social media light up in effort to reach lawmakers
Faced with the question of whether to approve U.S. military action against Syria, some Arizona lawmakers used social media this week to pose the question to the public.
Arizona House members not sold on call for military action in Syria
Four of Arizona’s nine House members said they will oppose a U.S. attack on Syria and at least four others said they are not sure how they will vote when Congress returns next week.
Senators hear White House pitch for military action against Syria
Arizona senators had only one question as Obama administration officials asked for congressional approval Tuesday for a military strike against Syria: What took so long?
Census: Almost one in five Arizonans lacked health insurance in 2011
About one Arizonan in five lacked health insurance in 2011, and the number rose to almost one in four in some counties, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates.
