Governor Jan Brewer spoke with President Barak Obama about the Wallow Fire and firefighting efforts. She also did an another ariel tour of eastern Arizona. Brewer is announcing, per the issuance of the Emergency declaration and guidance, the Arizona National Guard has taken all necessary action to support fire crews in their efforts to contain the wildfires raging in Arizona. “The Arizona National Guard has the resources in place and remains ready to deploy additional troops at a moment’s … [Read more...] about Governor Updates Fire Strategy
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Leaders Recognize National Small Business Week
Each of the past 48 years, the U.S. President has proclaimed this: National Small Business Week. The contributions of small business owners are also recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. President of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Julie Pastrick, called small business the backbone and character of every community. "Some feel that big business dominates the landscape but in general, across all of America, small businesses are the lifeblood of every community. In … [Read more...] about Leaders Recognize National Small Business Week
Osama Bin Laden Dead
Osama bin Laden is dead after a reported firefight outside of Islamabad, Pakistan. President Barak Obama said justice has been done, calling the killing 'the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al Qaeda.' The President read a speech this evening. "And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as we continued our broader … [Read more...] about Osama Bin Laden Dead