Flake, Kaine urge Congress to reclaim power to OK military action
WASHINGTON - Congress has been too willing to cede its constitutional authority to approve the use of military forces and it's time to take that responsibility back, Sens. Jeff Flake and Tim Kaine said Wednesday.
Opioid prescriptions drop, but Arizona counties still above norm
WASHINGTON - Despite recent declines in the number of opioids prescribed in the U.S., prescriptions are still three times higher than they were in 1999 - and most Arizona counties are prescribing at rates well above the national average.
House passes bills aimed at crimes committed by illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON - The House passed immigration bills Thursday that Republicans promised would take criminal immigrants "off the street," but Democrats said would do little for public safety while having a "chilling effect" on immigrant communities.
Mesa woman continues fight against immigrant crime with new group
WASHINGTON - It was 3 a.m. on May 14, 2014, when Mary Ann Mendoza got the call that would change her life. Her son, Mesa Police Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, had been hit on his way home from work by a wrong-way driver who was high on crystal methamphetamine and had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit.
CBO: Senate bill cuts deficit deeply, also cuts 22 million from health care
WASHINGTON - The Congressional Budget Office said Monday that Senate Republicans' plan to replace Obamacare would reduce the federal budget deficit faster than a House-passed health care bill, but would cost 22 million people their health coverage.
Arizona students looked to make some history at National History Day
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - It took months of research, but Flagstaff seventh-graders Joy Kim and Ella Downard were finally able to produce a 10-minute documentary on Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl whose courage and determination to get an education won her the Nobel Peace Prize at age 17.
Congress hits pause as members, staff grapple with shooting
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers and staffers on Capitol Hill were grappling Wednesday with what one member called the "horrifying and concerning" shooting spree in a Washington suburb that left five people injured, including staffers, police officers and a House member.
Trump presidency adds urgency to LGBT advocates’ rally in Washington
WASHINGTON - Marisa Tristan has long been an advocate for LGBT rights, but she never felt the need to march in Washington before this year.
McCain’s line of questioning for Comey not exactly a straight line
WASHINGTON - Former FBI Director James Comey may have expected many things when he testified to a Senate committee Thursday - but being promoted to president was probably not one of them.
Ducey aide in Washington presses call for opioid prescription reform
WASHINGTON - Just days after Gov. Doug Ducey declared a health emergency in response to the state's opioid crisis, a top aide was in Washington to press the need to tighten regulation of opioid prescriptions.
Hearing-impaired conductor helps Glendale choir make beautiful music
WASHINGTON - The Sounds of the Southwest Singers, a community choir from Glendale, stood perched on the risers at the front of the temple-like George Washington Masonic National Memorial, waiting to begin a program of patriotic and gospel tunes.
Arizona environmental chief, physician differ on role of EPA
WASHINGTON - Arizona's top environmental official told separate House and Senate committees Tuesday that the federal government needs to back off and let states take care of environmental regulation on their own.
