AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014
A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.
AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There
Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.
AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle
Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.
Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill
Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.
Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion
Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.
Migrant Detention Facility Cellblocks Freezing, Detainees Say
While detention cells aren't designed with comfort in mind, human rights groups, undocumented migrants say conditions inside some BP stations have become unsafe.
NPR: Congress Immigration Mandate Keeps Detention Beds Full
Little known about, enforced policy calls for filling 34,000 beds with immigrant detainees in about 250 facilities across country per day.
AZ Week: Problems, Debate Over Affordable Care Act
Four voices discuss political, economic, societal effects in the country, amid one controversy after the other.
ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law
Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.
AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play
Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.
Undocumented Migrant Rescues Increasing in AZ
As of end of August 2013, Border Patrol had rescued 760 migrants; 20% more than 2012, 50% more than 2011.
Grijalva Urges Congress to Continue Immigration Reform Talks
Gov. shutdown is over, Obama says he wants lawmakers to focus on reform; there is too much to lose if they don't, Grijalva says.
Arizona Reps Express Frustration At Budget Situation
As the federal government shutdown hits its fourth day lack of federal budget deal angers Barber, disgusts Kirkpatrick.
Another Republican Announces Candidacy for CD2 2014 Race
Ed Martin, talk-radio host, joins Martha McSally in GOP nominations for Congressional District 2's primary elections next year.
Grijalva, Fellow Congressman Introduce Immigration Bill
Border Caucus co-chairs aim to create new plan, saying it's time to move forward with reform.
