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Aug 10, 2017

Trump reaches a new low in vow to sabotage Affordable Care Act

Recent polls indicate that 70-80 percent of Americans support cornerstones of the Affordable Care Act, including incentivizing states to expand Medicaid while concurrently assisting low- and moderate-income people in obtaining affordable health coverage, and prohibiting insurers from denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions.

Jul 28, 2017

After dramatic vote, McCain returns to Arizona for treatment

After casting the deciding vote that derailed Republicans’ seven-year quest to repeal the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Sen. John McCain is headed to Arizona to resume treatment following his diagnosis of an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Jul 27, 2017

House GOP advancing spending boosts for border wall, Pentagon, veterans

The Republican -controlled House has given tentative approval to a $1.6 billion down payment for President Donald Trump's long-promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Jul 13, 2017

Medicaid cuts are a matter of life or death for people with disabilities

The only reason I am able to have such a full life is Medicaid. Medicaid provides vital services to people with disabilities through a state-federal partnership that finances coverage for those who qualify. The program has successfully provided care to the most vulnerable Americans for the past 50 years.

Jun 22, 2017

Former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick mulls another run for Congress

Former U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is considering a possible run next year for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.

Jun 15, 2017

Medicaid progress at risk as cuts to program loom

No government program is perfect, but Arizona’s Medicaid program – known as AHCCCS – is the gold standard when it comes to delivering quality, affordable health care. Our state’s Medicaid program uses an integrated, managed-care model that promotes competition and patient choice, controls costs and incentivizes preventative care.

Jun 14, 2017

Lawmakers talk more security, packing a gun after shooting

Wednesday's shooting jolted many lawmakers, leaving them feeling vulnerable. And as the political rhetoric becomes more shrill, many members of Congress said they are receiving more threats, by email and by phone.

Jun 14, 2017

Flake said he helped apply pressure to Steve Scaliseai??i??s wound

A gunman this morning opened fire at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, where Republican members of Congress were practicing, wounding U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the Associated Press and major news outlets reported.

May 31, 2017

Arizona businesses like Trump tax plan, not its chances in Congress

Arizona business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the tax reforms outlined in President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal, but not so optimistic about its chances of passage as currently drafted.

May 24, 2017

Trump budget gives Arizona Congressional Dems heartburn, GOP on board

The White House said its proposed $4.09 trillion budget shows “respect for the people who pay the bills,” but Arizona Democrats said deep domestic cuts make it a “dangerous plan” that will hurt the most vulnerable Americans.

May 4, 2017

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says she’ll run for re-election in 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has been considered a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by first-term Arizona Republican Jeff Flake but she says she's running for re-election to the House.

Apr 18, 2017

US Rep candidate from Arizona clarifies party affiliation

A newly announced candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives had to straighten out his party affiliation after he says a clerical error marked him as a Republican.

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