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PACT Act, veterans, asthma, military
Aug 4, 2023

Arizona veterans: apply for your PACT Act benefits before Aug. 9

I never had asthma during my entire life until I volunteered to serve my country. Thanks to President Joe Biden and military veteran leaders in Congress like Rep. Ruben Gallego and Sen. Mark Kelly, I’m now covered because of the PACT Act.

Sinema, Lamb, Pinal County, election, U.S. Senate
Apr 11, 2023

Sheriff Mark Lamb says he’s running for US Senate in Arizona

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said Tuesday he's running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to jump into a high-profile race for the seat now held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Like most Republican lawmakers from the state, Arizona Sen. John McCain was dubious of the Iranian government’s promise to abide by the deal, and called it “highly unlikely” that Iran will have lessened its “support of terrorism” while the pact is in place. (Cronkite News Service photo by Brandon Brown)
Feb 3, 2015

Veterans suicide prevention act a first step toward a solution

Every day in America, approximately 22 U.S. military veterans commit suicide. That’s 8,000 veterans dying each year.

Dec 5, 2014

Defense spending in state fell $1.7 billion in 2013; industry looks to future

Defense contracts awarded in Arizona fell by $1.7 billion between 2012 and 2013, buffeted by the federal budget sequestration, a drawdown of U.S. military commitments and a sluggish economic recovery.

Mar 7, 2013

Police drone measure stalls, heads to study committee

The Arizona Legislature will wait to consider the regulation of drones for at least another year.

Jan 23, 2013

Loyalty oath won’t be mandatory, Thorpe says he’ll amend bill

A freshman Republican lawmaker who sponsored a bill making a “constitutional oath” a requirement for high school graduation said he’ll amend the legislation so that the oath is no longer mandatory.

Sep 20, 2010

Illegal immigrant students push for DREAM Act

Michael Nazario, a 21-year-old illegal immigrant, said he wants to join the U.S. Marine Corps to fight for and defend the only country he's ever practically known, but his legal status forbids him from enlisting.

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