U.S. Reps Paul Gosar, a Republican, and Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat, touted the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act as a major job creator for the state.
Jobs and the Economy
Arizona’s been in a boom-and-bust cycle for too long. My vision for this district is that of a diversified, stable economy not dependent on just one sector. District One has an opportunity to create jobs in emerging technologies like biotech, wind and solar; jobs tied to our natural resources; and jobs that strengthen our education system and help our kids compete in a global economy.
Our mostly rural district includes the Grand Canyon, an environmental treasure that is also an economic driver. Our working families rely on industries such as mining, national parks and public lands. District One is also home to major transportation corridors including federal highways, railroads, pipelines and water resources. The need for infrastructure in rural Arizona is significant, particularly on the Navajo Nation and throughout tribal communities. Modernizing our infrastructure will create and project jobs in District One and give these communities the tools to build long-term economic stability.
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Feb 15, 2013
If Congress does not take steps to avert the automatic spending cuts that will go into effect on March 1, domestic violence programs funded by the Violence Against Women Act would lose more than $20 million, according to a new estimate by the Department of Justice.
Feb 15, 2013
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Flagstaff, has joined her predecessor in sponsoring another round of legislation intended to swap lands to open the largest copper mine in North America, in Superior.
Kirkpatrick and Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (who formerly defeated Kirkpatrick to hold this district’s seat up until January) have introduced a bill to exchange land east of Phoenix for about 5,000 acres sought by Resolution Copper Mining Company.
Feb 15, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., gave her first House floor speech of the 113th Congress today. She emphasized her district and the importance of not only reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act but preventing reckless sequestration cuts that threaten $20 million in VAWA-related Justice Department resources for police, prosecutors, judges, victims’ advocates and communities.
Feb 15, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., gave her first House floor speech of the 113th Congress today. She emphasized her district and the importance of not only reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act but preventing reckless sequestration cuts that threaten $20 million in VAWA-related Justice Department resources for police, prosecutors, judges, victims’ advocates and communities.
Feb 14, 2013
In case you missed it: Today, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ01) and Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ04) introduced major legislation to create jobs in Arizona: HR 687, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. Congresswoman Kirkpatrick’s statement is as follows:
Feb 14, 2013
COOLIDGE – An ancient Hohokam farming community and burial sites lie beneath 146 acres of farmland just west of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
Because only about 18 inches of earth are disturbed for farming, the archaeological history isn’t threatened, said Karl Cordova, superintendent at the monument.
“Farming is a good way to preserve resources on the land versus residential development,” Cordova said.
Feb 14, 2013
In 2010, a surge of tea party-fueled anger and national spending in Arizona helped Republican dentist Paul Gosar oust Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. In November, redistricting helped Ms. Kirkpatrick win her seat back and Mr. Gosar return in a neighboring district. On Thursday, the two introduced a bill together.
The measure introduced by the once-dueling duo would open up the largest copper mine in North America, while setting aside more than 5,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land for conservation.
Feb 14, 2013
Arizona’s U.S. senators and two House members are renewing efforts to create the largest copper mine in North America 70 miles east of Phoenix, just two months after the mine’s foreign owners blamed congressional gridlock for their decision to lay off more than 400 workers and halt development of the project.
Feb 14, 2013
Two Arizona Congress members, once rivals on the campaign trail, announced Thursday they are reintroducing legislation to pave the way for the largest copper mine in North America to be dug under thousands of acres near Superior.