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Gabrielle Giffords enters gun-control fray against the NRA (+video)
Gabrielle Giffords and husband launched a new political action committee to "balance the influence of the gun lobby." It was the second anniversary of the Tucson, Ariz, shooting that killed six people and left Gabrielle Giffords critically injured.
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New border fence: Arizona plans its own 200-mile fence
New border fence? Arizona legislators are trying to raise money for a new border fence with Mexico. They hope to start construction by year end.
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Arizona 20-week abortion ban upheld by US judge
A US judge upholds an Arizona abortion ban law that imposes a 20-week cutoff for women seeking the procedure, well before fetal viability. It's latest victory for abortion opponents.
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Arizonans take stock of Supreme Court hearing on state immigration law
On the same day the Arizona immigration law had its day in court – the US Supreme Court – the state's residents held rallies both for and against it. For critics, the issue is racial profiling. For the high court, it's federal vs. state authority.
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Russell Pearce, father of Arizona immigration law, now facing recall
Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce is hailed by many conservatives nationwide as a 'patriot' for his anti-illegal immigration stance. But the backlash has spawned a recall election Nov. 8.
08/09/2011 06:20 pm -
Guns in government buildings? Four controversial gun rights bills in Arizona.
The Arizona Legislature is considering an array of bills that would ease state gun control. The bills have generated controversy, since they were crafted only weeks after the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson, Ariz., that killed six and wounded US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others. Among the gun-related bills working their way through the Republican-controlled legislature:
03/23/2011 06:56 pm -
Aftermath of Arizona shooting: More guns in more hands?
Despite gun control efforts in Congress in the wake of the Arizona shooting, it's unlikely that America will see more gun control laws. In fact, the opposite may happen, at least in Arizona.
01/13/2011 05:58 pm -
Opinion Ricci and the future of race in America
We're witnessing the beginning of the end of affirmative action.
07/14/2009 01:00 am
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