Congressional District 4 (Republican) – Paul Gosar, who is the incumbent. A dentist by trade, he wants to continue his philosophy of asking his constituents, “What hurts and how can I help you?” Rural America is his main focus and he wants to streamline rules and have the “federal government get out of the way” [...]
Read More...Not so long ago, the Republican primary race in Congressional District 4 looked to be a popularity contest. A smart, appealing, young sheriff, heir to the anti-illegal- immigration legacy of Joe Arpaio, seemed to own the nomination. And, ultimately, an office on Capitol Hill. Well, that was then. The GOP race in staunchly conservative District [...]
Read More...In the 4th District, which includes Florence and northern Pinal County, the Republicans have a distinct advantage in registration. Democratic candidates Johnnie Robinson of Florence and Mikel Weisser of Golden Valley and Libertarian Joe Pamelia of Prescott are not expected to have much of a chance. The Dispatch endorses Robinson for the nomination. The Republicans [...]
Read More...Congressman Gosar Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Hearing on Arizona Immigration Law WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (R-AZ) issued the following statement today regarding oral argument in the United States Supreme Court Arizona v. United States. Congressman Gosar continued, “I feel strongly that the Obama administration erred in its decision to sue the [...]
Read More...Ambitious forest thinning project already falling behind schedule Congressman Paul Gosar has written an insistent demand that the U.S. Forest Service move quickly to award the first set of contracts to thin fire-plagued woodlands as part of the 4-Forests Restoration Initiative (4-FRI). The Forest Service had originally planned in December to award 10-year contracts to [...]
Read More...By Jordy Yager – 03/22/12 05:00 AM ET More than 100 Republicans in the House are clamoring for Eric Holder’s head, but GOP leaders are reluctant to vote on a measure suggesting the ouster of the U.S. attorney general. Freshman Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) is leading the charge. He said he won’t let up until [...]
Read More...Joanna Dodder Nellans The Daily Courier PRESCOTT – The topic of a town hall with Congressmen Paul Gosar and Steve Pearce in Prescott Thursday evening was energy and jobs, but most of the people in the audience wanted to discuss other subjects. Only four of the 18 questions the congressmen fielded during the two-hour town [...]
Read More...By Victoria Pelham, Cronkite News Service Published: March 16, 2012 at 8:59 am Federal, tribal and legal officials agreed Thursday that all sides would be better off if they worked to settle water-rights claims rather than continuing to litigate them. Settlements can help tribes secure water rights and help the government fulfill its promise [...]
Read More...By Matthew Boyle - The Daily Caller The number of signers on the House Resolution of “no confidence” in Attorney General Eric Holder surged over the century mark on Thursday as Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, a former Republican presidential candidate, inked her name on the measure. No one in government has been held accountable for Operation Fast and Furious since U.S. Border [...]
Read More...Bullhead City, Arizona–Today, Congressman Trent Franks announced his strong support of Congressman Paul Gosar’s re-election efforts, in the newly drawn Fourth Congressional District. This new district includes large portions of the district Congressman Franks has represented since 2002 as well as a portion of the district Congressman Gosar currently represents. “I have worked closely with [...]
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