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Gallardo demands McCain apologize over comments linking illegal immigrants to wildfires
Following the arrest of two U.S. citizens accused of starting the largest wildfire in Arizona history, Sen. Steve Gallardo demanded that U.S. Sen. John McCain apologize for comments he made that some wildfires in the state were started by illegal immigrants.
McCain applauds popular uprisings in Arab world
Sen. John McCain says popular uprisings across the Arab world signal "a much brighter day" for people who have never known democracy and freedom.
McCain faces angry crowd at Gilbert town hall
An angry crowd of constituents voiced their frustration at U.S. Sen. John McCain over issues ranging from characterizing "tea-party" members as "hobbits" to the nation's faltering economy.
Several turned away from McCain Tucson town hall
Several Tucsonans didn't get to see Sen. John McCain Tuesday morning.
McCain says he’ll ‘swallow hard’ and support deal
Sen. John McCain says he'll vote for compromise legislation averting a government default, although "I will probably have to swallow hard."
Tobin, House GOP support Kyl and McCain’s Wallow Fire recovery legislation
House Speaker Andy Tobin and 24 other House Republicans have sent a letter to Sens. John Kyl and John McCain voicing their support for legislation introduced earlier this week to help eastern Arizona recover from the Wallow Fire.
Staffer quits Gosar’s Flagstaff office after reports of violent Twitter posts
Rep. Paul Gosar’s office confirmed Saturday the resignation of a staffer, one day after a Washington newspaper reported an aide in the Flagstaff office had posted violent and off-color Twitter messages.
Fiesta Bowl asking 31 Arizona politicians to repay trips, tickets
The Fiesta Bowl is asking 31 Arizona politicians who received free trips or game tickets to repay more than $160,000.
Mormon lawmakers split over LDS position on illegal immigration
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently joined an increasingly loud chorus of voices calling for a nuanced and humane solution to this complex problem.
The church boasts a perceived conservatism and politically prominent members, but how the LDS statement will precisely influence immigration legislation remains to be seen.
Arizona sheriff attributes wildfire to immigrants
An Arizona sheriff whose territory includes an 80-mile stretch of the U.S-Mexico border backed up Sen. John McCain's assertion that illegal immigrants are often responsible for setting wildfires.
McCain scoffs at idea of a second presidential run
Sen. John McCain is brushing aside any questions about whether he might ultimately decide to run for president again in 2012.
McCain ‘puzzled’ by anger over wildfire remark
Sen. John McCain says he's "puzzled" that there's a controversy surrounding remarks he made suggesting illegal immigrants were responsible for some of the massive wildfire in eastern Arizona.
