Editorials

Nov 1, 2009

By U.S. Senators Jon Kyl and Dianne Feinstein On April 3, 1982, 22-year-old Stephanie Roper was returning home from an evening out in Washington, DC, when she accidently veered off a dark rural road. Two men stopped, but instead of…

Oct 20, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl In March, President Obama appointed a new general to develop a strategy to win in Afghanistan. The commanding general, Stanley McChrystal, recently sent his recommendation to the President. Among other things, the plan would require…

Oct 18, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The Senate Finance Committee recently approved Senator Max Baucuss bill to reform the nations health-care system. Every Democrat on the Committee voted to approve this big government plan; all but one Republican opposed it. I…

Oct 6, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl As Arizonans know, the mortgage crisis hit our state particularly hard. When the bubble burst, many were left with homes they could no longer afford, and foreclosure became the unfortunate reality. The housing crisis has…

Aug 23, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Its that time of year. Summer is drawing to a close, and schools are getting ready to open. While families and educators prepare for the school year, we all have an opportunity to consider the…

Jul 15, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Earlier this year, Congress hastily approved legislation ostensibly aimed at stimulating the economy. According to the plan, the federal government would spend over $1 trillion to fund shovel-ready projects nationwide. President Obama claimed the bill…

Jul 14, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl President Obama has pledged not to raise taxes on middle-income Americans, but legislation he and congressional Democrats are backing would do just that. On June 26, the House of Representatives passed legislation described by Harvard…

Jun 30, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Independence Day celebrations usually call for parades, barbecues, quality time with family and friends, and of course, fireworks. This year, as we watch the fireworks that symbolize and celebrate our independence, lets reflect upon the…

Jun 16, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl It was entirely predictable that, when the government acquired a 60-percent stake in economically-troubled General Motors, key decisions would be based less on sound business practices and more on advancing the agendas of unions and…

Jun 16, 2009

Congratulations to Globe, Arizona resident Nathan O'Neal on finishing his freshman year among the ASU elite. In addition to making Deans List, Nathan has found time as part of ASUs marching band. As many of you know, it was Nathan…