Kyl and Coppersmith clash over fiscal voting records in Arizona race
In a high profile primary battle, Senator Jon Kyl and Rep. Jim Coppersmith trade barbs over spending and voting records. Coppersmith accuses Kyl of right wing extremism and disguising liberal leanings while listing shared stances on budget issues. Both highlight past votes on debt limits and tax measures as proof of fiscal conservatism or hypocrisy.
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Coppersmith
Kyl
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
DeConcini
Washington
Jon
House
Congress
Congressional
Clinton
Arizona
Ed Pastor
Concord Coalition
Yes
Penny/Kasich Coppersmith
Yes Authority
Senate
U.S
Kyi
House Post Office
Coppersmith — Yes
County parks face budget cuts threaten desert recreation
Parks chief Scalzo defends county parklands as desert habitat and recreation resources valued since 1954. Officials weigh service reductions to balance a $500 million General Fund, with open fires and camping central to Scout programs at Usery Mountain and McDowell Mountains amid rising demand and limited summer access.
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Scalzo
Andrea Borg
Mesa
Borg
Usery Mountain
McDowell Mountains
Tompkins
Teabe Kae
Usery Mountain’ Recreation Area
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Santan Mountains Regional Park
Lake Pleasant
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Pege Ai
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Paul Tsongas
D-Mass
Citizens Against Government
National Federation of Independent Business
National Taxpayers’ Union
Ee Nowra Aig
Shea Boulevard
Usery Mountain Recreation Area
Pie A Hee Coos
Wong
San Tan Mountiin Regional Park
Pemee
Eh Soma