May 5, 2010
Mr. Speaker, Arizonans are dealing with the consequences of Washington's failed border policies, and the dangers are growing worse as cartel violence increasingly threatens our communities. Friday's attack on a Pinal County sheriff's…
Ann Kirkpatrick
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Ann Kirkpatrick is a Democratic politician from Arizona who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was first elected to Congress in 2008, representing Arizona's 1st congressional district. Kirkpatrick has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and veterans' services during her time in office. She has been a strong advocate for expanding access to affordable healthcare and has worked on legislation to support military families and veterans. Kirkpatrick has also been involved in efforts to address climate change and promote renewable energy in Arizona.
Congressional Record · 2010-05-05
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the House passed a bill to stop the 2011 congressional pay hike. I am proud to cosponsor this effort. Member salaries come out of taxpayer dollars. Washington needs to know it would be unacceptable to have taxpayers…
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, while we are beginning to see signs of recovery, hardworking families and small business owners are still contending with the worst economic downturn in decades. Creating jobs and helping to get Arizona back on track remains…
Apr 20, 2010
I wish to extend my thanks to Mr. Cleaver for the opportunity to address my bill, H.R. 3553, the Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act. And I also want to thank Chairman Frank and Ranking Member Bachus for their support of this. I…
Apr 14, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I just returned from a trip to Arizona's border, and I thank the men and women at Customs and Border Protection for allowing me an inside look into their operations. One the most striking things I saw is the toll that violence…
Mar 25, 2010
Mr. Speaker, for too many years, the southern border has been a gateway for the illegal trafficking of drugs, weapons, money, and people. It is a challenge we, in Arizona, have to live with every day. On Tuesday, Secretaries Clinton…
Mar 17, 2010
I'm pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the bill I introduced with Mr. Peters, the Sensible Steps Toward a Balanced Budget Act, legislation that requires that money left over in a Member's Representational Allowance, or MRA, at the…
Mar 16, 2010
Madam Speaker, on Saturday, three people connected to the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez were brutally murdered by drug cartels in front of their young children. What more must happen to focus our attention on the serious threat along…
Mar 9, 2010
Madam Speaker, for too many years the Mexican drug cartels have taken advantage of our unsecured borders, smuggling drugs and people into our country in exchange for the illegal weapons and cash they use to keep their supply routes open…
Mar 2, 2010
Madam Speaker, every day this country is falling deeper in debt. Today we owe more than $12.4 trillion, and by 2016 our debt could be as much as $20 trillion. After more than a decade of mistakes and neglect by both parties, Washington can…
Feb 23, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this week Arizonans are celebrating our latest success in the fight to preserve our second amendment rights. Yesterday, a new law took effect allowing law-abiding citizens to bring guns into national parks and wildlife…
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