AZ delegation split on health care vote Nov 8, 2009
Ed Pastor, declined comment on why he decided to vote for the bill. While some Democrats agonized over how to vote, the three Arizona Republicans never wavered in their fierce opposition to the bill. (AZCentral -- News)
Race for cash is key in race for Congress Oct 19, 2009
Ed Pastor, of the 4th Congressional District, received about $71,000 and had nearly $1. 5 million in cash on hand. (AZCentral -- News)
Reform spurs campaign-like ferocity Oct 18, 2009
Health debate has Democratic Party in full-court press. by Dan Nowicki - Oct. 18, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Ariz.'s delegates reflect divisions on health reform Oct 13, 2009
Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor, both members who advocate a strong public option. Supporters say the option is essential to cover the uninsured while forcing private insurers to reduce their costs to compete. (AZCentral -- News)
Wilson admonished for outburst Sep 16, 2009
Gabrielle Giffords, no Raul Grijalva, yes Ann Kirkpatrick, yes Harry Mitchell, yes Ed Pastor, yes. Republicans. (AZCentral)
Congress returns for push on health Sep 8, 2009
Obama hopes to clarify position on reform plans. by Dan Nowicki - Sept. 8, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama's ambitious reforms lose steam Aug 8, 2009
Ed Pastor, senior member of Arizona's House delegation. "What you will probably see in mid-September is one bill that the leadership thinks will get 218 votes with some of the objectives of the Obama administration woven in there. It could be a smaller version. It could be a bigger version," Pastor added. (AZCentral)
House puts $2B more into Clunkers' pool Aug 1, 2009
U.S. Reps Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor, both Democrats, voted for the measure, which now moves to the U.S. Senate. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
U.S. House votes to restrict CEO pay Aug 1, 2009
Democrats Ed Pastor and Gabrielle Giffords voted for the measure, while fellow Democrat Raul Grijalva did not vote. CEO and especially bank CEO pay has been under a critical spotlight ever since 2008 s Wall Street bailout implemented by the Bush administration and continued under President Barack Obama. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Public safety center in works Ak-Chin tribe, county, cities may join to provide police, fire training Jul 25, 2009
Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor, both Democrats, for a $20 million appropriation to get the project into the engineering and environmental studies as well as to get construction started. Jepson said that even if that money was green-lighted today, the project's completion would still be five years away and would need an estimated $42 million to finish. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
$60 million courthouse, jail structure rises for all to see Jul 18, 2009
J. Oliver wrote on Jul 17, 2009 2:46 PM:" Who made the decision to name the building after Ed Pastor?Was this decision made on money Ed Pastor has awarded the County/City?What happened to "County Jail" name? ". Write a Comment. (Nogales International, AZ)
Fundraising going well for Ariz. House Dems Jul 17, 2009
Ed Pastor, D-4th Congressional District, received $148,000 and had accumulated nearly $1. 6 million in cash. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain assails U.S. Cabinet pressure on Brewer Jul 16, 2009
by Dan Nowicki - Jul. 16, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
3 Ariz. Dems targeted by GOP in 2010 races Jul 9, 2009
Ed Pastor and Raul Grijalva, were not targeted because their districts are considered nearly impossible for Republicans to win, said Joanna Burgos, the NRCC's Western press secretary. Support groups. (AZCentral -- News)
Councilman tells Ahwatukee to prepare for freeway Jun 28, 2009
Harry Mitchell and Ed Pastor recently met to discuss the proposed freeway extension, which would connect Loop 202, which now ends in Chandler and Laveen, a part of west Phoenix, he said. "Federal law requires that freeways have a beginning point and an ending point," DiCiccio said. (AZCentral -- News)
Immigration vies for spot on busy agenda Jun 25, 2009
Immigration reform vies for spot on busy agenda. Immigration reform vies for spot on busy agenda. (AZCentral -- News)
Emanuel Pushes Obama Plan to Lawmakers From Gyms to Restaurants May 28, 2009
If youre going to whip somebody, youve got to find out why they are being hesitant, said Representative Ed Pastor, an Arizona Democrat ... Representative Ed Pastor. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Franks tops Ariz. delegation in seeking largest earmarks May 13, 2009
Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, seeks the most earmarks, 89, and they top out at $610 million. One Pastor earmark, for $275,000, wants to establish a "mock election" to "familiarize under represented groups in Arizona with the Federal election process.". (AZCentral)
Politicians battle for defense spending, more jobs May 3, 2009
Other Arizona congressmen, including Democrats Ed Pastor and Raul Grijalva, also are requesting smaller amounts for local contractors. Whether the requests go through given Gates' recommendations and existing pressureto reform how the federal government acquires new technology is anyone's guess. (AZCentral -- Business)
Voters can go online to see House earmark requests Apr 14, 2009
Ed Pastor, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, which approves earmarks, is asking for more than $600 million. His projects include $114 million for protective equipment for medical first responders to shield them from chemical or biological weapons during a terrorist attack. (AZCentral -- News)
Congressional delegation uses recess to tend to affairs Apr 5, 2009
Congressional delegation uses recess to tend to local, overseas affairs. Congressional delegation uses recess to tend to local, overseas affairs. (AZCentral -- News)
Pastor echoes call to end AIG soccer deal Mar 26, 2009
Second Arizona lawmaker calls for AIG to scrap Manchester United sponsorship - Phoenix Business Journal. for free extra services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Congress OKs protection for Ariz. lands Mar 26, 2009
Ann Kirkpatrick, Ed Pastor, Harry Mitchell and Gabrielle Giffords in voting for the act. Republicans Trent Franks, John Shadegg and Jeff Flake voted against it. (AZCentral -- News)
Sups approve Aliso Springs water district, grant goes on Mar 25, 2009
Congressman Ed Pastor told Molera to pass a message to the Corps that he (Pastor) wanted the job completed. When Supervisor Manuel Ruiz spoke with Arizonas senators and the Department of Homeland Security, he asked for more funds to reimburse hospitals for the costs of taking care of injured undocumented immigrants, he said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Ariz. congressman stands out with earmark support Mar 12, 2009
Ed Pastor is not one to shy away from using federal funds for pet projects in his home state and district. The funds are known as earmarks, which some high-profile politicians like Sen. (FOX 11, AZ)
Rep. Pastor doesn't shy away from earmarks Mar 11, 2009
Ed Pastor has an ear for earmarks and no qualms about directing federal cash to local projects that critics might characterize as pork ... Ortega also called Pastor an "unsung hero" on regional transportation issues ... Ed Pastor's office, Republic research. (AZCentral -- News)
Giffords asks for $10M in earmarks Mar 8, 2009
News : Giffords asks for 10M in earmarks : Sierra Vista, AZ. Sierra Vista, AZ Last updated on Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 - 02:17:02 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Immigration-reform efforts build Mar 7, 2009
Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor, both Democrats, will attend. Steven Camarota, research director at the Center for Immigration Studies in Washington, D.C., said immigration reform is a "long shot" this year. (AZCentral -- News)
State, city governments line up for $787B spending package Mar 7, 2009
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Earmarks benefit AZ Mar 6, 2009
Earmarks benefitting Arizona. Earmarks benefitting Arizona. (AZCentral -- News)
Earmark-laden bill line in sand Mar 6, 2009
Earmark-laden bill a line in the sand for pork-barrel politics. Earmark-laden bill a line in the sand for pork-barrel politics. (AZCentral -- News)
U.S. House OKs $92M in Arizona projects Feb 26, 2009
Ed Pastor announced the outlays Wednesday. They are not part of the $787 billion federal stimulus package and the plans still requires U.S. Senate approval. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
$3.6 mil in housing grants to be given to Phoenix, Guadalupe Feb 20, 2009
Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix. Created by Congress, 12 federal home-loan banks provide credit to financial institutions. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama unveils housing plan in Mesa Feb 19, 2009
Ed Pastor, Raul Grijalva and Harry Mitchell; Mesa Mayor Scott Smith; and a litany of mostly Democratic state lawmakers and other high-profile Arizona Democrats. John Goodie, a longtime Mesa activist who was instrumental in the city's adoption of a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, led some of the pro-Obama chanting. (AZCentral -- News)
Former mayor named to CBP post Feb 14, 2009
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