U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., released the following statement in response to the bipartisan Senate working group’s proposal on border security and immigration reform: “Let’s seize this moment. It is good for Arizona. After years of stalemate, a bipartisan, common-sense effort is finally underway to solve a problem that reaches every corner of our nation. “The Senate working group’s proposal is not perfect, but it is good for Arizona. As a border state, Arizona … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick on Senate Immigration Proposal
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Kirkpatrick Opening Flag Office
Feb. 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Flagstaff District Office grand opening is at 405 N. Beaver St., Suite 6 U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., continues her public events in District One this week, including the grand opening of the Flagstaff District Office for Congressional District One. Congressional District One is a massive, mostly rural district that starts at the Arizona-Utah border, encompasses the state’s northeastern regions and includes portions of Pinal and Pima counties in the south. … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Opening Flag Office
Kirkpatrick Reacting to State of the Union
U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., released the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address: “The State of the Union is more than a national moment to hear a president’s priorities – it is an opportunity for leaders to find common ground. That’s what I was looking for tonight, because jobs, education and economic growth should not be partisan issues. “Members of Congress may not always agree with the president or with each other. … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Reacting to State of the Union
Kirkpatrick’s Committee Assignments
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee have elected U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., to be the ranking member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in the 113th Congress. She has also been assigned to serve on the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee. The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee has jurisdiction over general veterans’ matters, information technology, procurement and matters that are referred to the subcommittee by the full committee chairman. The … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick’s Committee Assignments
Kirkpatrick Receiving Democratic Nomination CD1
"I am humbled by the decision of the voters tonight. To me, the people of this district are more than voters. They are my friends and neighbors -- my extended family. I will be deeply honored to represent these good people as the Democratic nominee for Congressional District One. "My roots run deep in District 1 -- nearly 100 years. I know the people here, and I understand the challenges and potential of these diverse communities. But my general-election opponent is a Tucson … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Receiving Democratic Nomination CD1
Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
For her first stop on a two-week “Arizona Values, Arizona First” tour of nearly 20 cities and towns across Congressional District 1, Ann Kirkpatrick attended a community meeting in Holbrook addressing concerns about the local economies of Eastern Arizona.Jobs are critically important in CD1, and even moreso in light of recent news that Catalyst Paper in Snowflake will shut down, costing the region more than 300 jobs. The Tuesday meeting at Holbrook High School drew a crowd and will focused on … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
