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It would be bigger news if he liked the pick
Gallardo today called Pearce’s appointment of Shooter “reckless.” He said even though he’s a seven-year veteran of the Capitol, he has a hard time getting his arms around the budget.
‘Domino Effect’ shows up again; Pearce appoints Shooter
It happens over and over, and yet I'm still always struck at how the "domino effect" shows up in politics.
Freshman, Tea Party-aligned Shooter to head Appropriations
In a move that reinforces the rise of the conservative wing of the Republican caucus, Senate President Russell Pearce today appointed a freshman lawmaker with Tea Party roots to head the influential Senate Appropriations Committee.
Capitol Quotes: August 5, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
Capitol Quotes: July 22, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
Rural GOP legislators torn between ideology and helping jobless constituents
Not all Republicans are celebrating the special session as a victory over federal spending.
For representatives from rural areas, where unemployment is more than 20 percent in some pockets, it can be frustrating to hear their colleagues from urban centers like Phoenix denounce efforts to help the unemployed as unnecessary spending.
Dems hold financial edge in contested races
Many Republicans in highly competitive Senate races are facing a financial disadvantage going into the general election.
