Arizona Olympian, Paralympian among those honored at Pentagon
ARLINGTON, Virginia - It's a long way from Eloy, Arizona, to Arlington, Virginia. Even longer when you add stops in London and Rio de Janeiro.But that's the path Army Staff Sgt. Joe Guzman took to reach the Pentagon for an event this week honoring Olympians and Paralympians in the U.S. military.
Inspector general report says problems persist at Phoenix VA hospital
WASHINGTON - Two years after problems with health care were first uncovered at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital, an inspector general's report released Tuesday said patients there "continued to encounter delays in obtaining" care.
Election coverage reflects fractured media landscape, experts say
WASHINGTON - A 24-hour news cycle. Social media giving newsmakers a direct connection to the public that can bypass the press. The blending of political pundits and reporters analyzing day-to-day political dramas.
Navajo, feds sign agreement giving tribe greater control over schools
WASHINGTON - Federal officials signed an agreement with Navajo leaders Tuesday giving the tribe the authority to implement a single set of standards, assessments and accountability measures for tribal schools that are scattered over three states.
Some Navajo join lawmakers opposing Bears Ears national monument
WASHINGTON - Navajo Nation locals joined Utah lawmakers Wednesday to express opposition to any attempt to designate land around the Bears Ears site in southeastern Utah as a national monument.
Ducey blasts marijuana reform in ‘values voter’ speech in Washington
WASHINGTON - Gov. Doug Ducey told a Washington audience this weekend that the movement to legalize recreational marijuana is "a battle for the minds and future of our children's lives."
Activists, tribes hail EPA’s Superfund designation for Gold King Mine
WASHINGTON - Environmental and tribal activists welcomed the government's announcement Wednesday that it had designated the Gold King Mine a Superfund site, advancing the cleanup of an area contaminated by a multimillion-gallon toxic spill last year.
Senate panel gives preliminary OK to school choice for tribal students
WASHINGTON - A Senate committee Wednesday gave narrow approval to a measure that would make education savings accounts available to children attending Bureau of Indian Education schools.
U.S., Mexico sign agreement to help protect Mexican workers here
WASHINGTON - Labor Day may be a U.S. holiday, but the Justice Department wants to make sure labor rights are protected for everyone working in this country - including noncitizens.
