Legislative News

Jan 30, 2006

John McCain and Jon Kyl Recent revelations of influence-peddling by so-called superlobbyist Jack Abramoff have given new momentum to lobbying reforms that we have long supported. In fact, lobbying-reform bills will be among the first considered by the House and…

Jan 24, 2006

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Social Security offices around the country are being swamped with questions about how to use the [new Medicare] card. Many doctors and hospital administrators, as well as patients, do not understand the program. These are…

Jan 24, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, today called on the United States to take stronger steps to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to encourage democratic governance…

Jan 18, 2006

He wont even tell Romley where he stands (PHOENIX)A week after former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley sent a letter to Jim Pederson asking his position on the Patriot Act, Jim Pederson has failed to issue any response or take…

Jan 18, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, made the following comments today after the release of a new tape by Osama bin Laden threatening attacks against the United States.…

Jan 17, 2006

Requests State Dept. open Dialogue with Mexico on Military Incursions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) yesterday on Fox News' "The Big Story with John Gibson" called for state border guard units to help increase security along America's border…

Jan 16, 2006

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl At the end of 2005, William Raspberry, the award-winning national newspaper columnist, decided to hang up his pen after 40 years of writing for the Washington Post. One hopes that Raspberry, a self-described Democrat, will…

Jan 5, 2006

Condemns efforts by Democrats to demonize tribes SCOTTSDALE, AZ U.S. Rep. J. D. Hayworth of Arizona, cochairman of the Congressional Native American Caucus, announced today he would donate to charity $2,250 he received in personal contributions from disgraced lobbyist Jack…

Jan 3, 2006

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl At time of unprecedented challenge to our national security from a global network of terrorist extremists, ordinary Americans of all political stripes have come together to support our military men and women. In the weeks…

Dec 30, 2005

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl After months of criticism of President Bushs policy, gloomy press coverage that seemed to focus almost entirely on car bombs, and near panic on the part of some Congressional Democrats, we now have a useful…

Dec 25, 2005

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Last week the Senate, with my support, passed legislation that will reduce the federal deficit by nearly $40 billion over the next five years. There are two ways to look at the Deficit Reduction Act.…