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Barber-McSally Count Resumes Monday Under Legal Cloud

Republican signals challenge to Pima County ballots; she holds slim lead with thousands of votes still outstanding.

METRO WEEK: Analyzing Election Results, Voter Behavior

Journalists' Roundtable assesses turnout, margins in state's congressional contests.

UPDATE: McSally, Barber Count Resumes Monday

Latest numbers show Republican with 509-vote lead; count of 14,000+ remaining votes will go all weekend.

Race for Congress in Southern Arizona Among Most Expensive

Nonpartisan organization ranks money poured into national campaigns; close to $12M has been spent in CD 2, about $11M in CD 1.

Border Policies, Reviving Economy at Center of Arizona's CD 3 Forum

Democratic incumbent Grijalva, Republican challenger Saucedo Mercer faced off for first time in 2014 general election campaign.

METRO WEEK: CD 2 Rematch Highlights Border Policy Differences

McSally pushes for improved guest worker visas, Barber advocates crack-down on employers hiring illegally.

2nd Congressional District Seat May Be Up to Convincing Independents

Rematch between Democrat Barber, Republican McSally could come down to who is seen as more politically moderate.

METRO WEEK: CD1's Kirkpatrick, Tobin Differ on Funding Priorities

Immigration, state, federal budget, party allegiance among differences in Northern Tucson-metro district.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

AZ WEEK: Terrorism Threats on Border Unlikely, Analyst Says

Author, border expert argues terrorists more likely to get in with legitimate passport than entering illegally.

METRO WEEK: Border, Economy at Center of Barber, McSally Rematch

Former Air Force pilot breezed through Republican primary, will face off Democratic incumbent Barber in Nov.

Veterans Affairs: No Proof Appointment Delays Caused Deaths

Revelations that as many as 40 veterans died while awaiting care at the Phoenix VA hospital rocked the agency last spring.

AZ Week: 'US Has Responsibility to Maintain Stability in Iraq'

Retired Army chief of staff says investment in lives, resources means helping in ISIS crisis without troops on ground.

Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'

Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.

Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill

Kais, McSally, Wooten would have voted against Senate version of reform, call security top issue.

McSally Out-Raises Barber For Full Year in CD2

Southeast AZ district close in voter registration, candidates compete for financial edge; Republican raises $95K more than Democratic incumbent in last 3 months.

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